Fitness is good because it's the right thing to do with our bodies. It helps us lose weight. It dispels fatigue. It improves appearance. It increases life span. It lowers cholesterol and blood pressure.
With fitness, we are beginning to care for God's temple -- the way we look and move. We want to be good stewards. We acknowledge our responsibility. We follow the rules of good health because that's how God made the world to work.
But you must make a choice. None of us has enough time to do everything we want to do. We have to choose our priorities. Some of us find the Y absolutely essential to our fitness goals. Apparently, when you pay to exercise you find reasons to do so.
As you think about your goals for 2026, remember: actions are always impelled by some good we want to attain. What fitness goals are you pursuing? And what's the best way to bring that about? No one can answer these questions but you.
Most of us go through life completely unaware of our capabilities. One look at the Matterhorn gave me all the inspiration I needed to become a mountain climber. I am not yet what I want to be. But I'm trying, and that makes a difference.
Thanks for reading.
Today's post-workout progress photo.
