PHSH40 Day 2

Day 2

Day 2 Lesson:

The first thing I read in the Men’s Health Total Fitness Guide 2009: Power Training book was on the “overload principle”. The “Overload Principle” states “that our bodies will adapt to whatever rigors we place on them” (Men’s Health, 4). So the point is that we have to push ourselves to improve ourselves. Physically, the more we push ourselves, the more our body has to take in nutrients, rest, repair, and grow. Spiritually, the more we push ourselves, the more we grow and the more God grows in us. Of course, we can push ourselves too hard and go too far to the point that it can harm us physically and spiritually. This is where knowing your limits comes in. Think of it this way. You can push your limits to extend and increase them, but you shouldn’t go beyond your limits.

The physical risks of overstepping your limits are tearing muscles, breaking bones, rupturing organs, and the list goes on. The spiritual overstepping of your limits almost always results in sin. Often, it is in an area that we have been lately battling and finding success in. We tend to overstep the limit when we let pride get in the way and say that we can do it without God and have got it under control now. As soon as we forget to take every moment to the Lord, Satan swoops in and puts us on our backside, shaming us, and separating us from our Father. 

I should point out that knowing your limits and being committed to pushing them further can result in amazing and wonderful results. Physically, you become faster, stronger, healthier, and more energetic. Spiritually, you become wiser, more loving, and Godlier. Plus, the ability to push your limits and extend your boundaries, stepping out of your comfort zone for the sake of God’s kingdom can take you to unimaginable places with the Lord, making you feel things you never thought a human could feel, caring for people you never new existed, and loving with more intensity than you dreamed one heart could exert (and cardio doesn’t even compare)!

Day 2 Spiritual Development: Scriptures read: John 1:14-18, James 1:22-27

Day 2 Physical Development: To restate Day 1, I’ll start workouts next week. This won’t always be a “workout routine”. I’ll be skiing next week. That’ll be plenty of exercise! Being healthy should be enjoyable. If you don’t enjoy the exercise, you’ll probably quit as soon as you get the excuse. So when planning exercise, don’t plan to do something you hate doing! If you hate pushups and sit-ups, then don’t make them a large part of your workout! However, every muscle group needs to be exercised. So, if you don’t like squats or tricep extensions, then go throw a medicine ball (guys like to throw things…it’s natural…don’t judge), or practice your jump shot (getting both triceps extended AND working your legs). Just have fun with your workout! Keep this in mind when planning a non-routine “routine”.

So that’s all for today, I guess. Still drinking plenty of water. Tried a new Yogi “Slim” tea today. It’s pretty awesome. Transforming myself from the inside out by what I consume. Taking in God’s love and peace today…well as much as possible with my schedule anyway!

Alongside you in the pursuit of someOne greater,

Brent