Counsel #22 — Understanding The Process

Picture: Counsel #22 — Understanding The ProcessCWe 92.1

For maximum effect, the time for every session of exercise differs depending on the individual's goal, level of fitness, and type of activity. Generally, health experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercises or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, broken into 20-to-60-minute sessions. Within this range, you will receive sufficient cardiovascular, muscular, and mental health benefits.CWe 92.2

As far as general fitness and health go, thirty minutes of moderate activity five days a week is a practical starting point for most people. Taking short walks, cycling, and swimming are examples of activities that fit well within this time frame. If you’re more interested in building muscle, smaller, 20 to 30-minute sessions of strength training can effectively target major muscle groups if performed 2 to 3 times a week. If you’re short on time, consider HIIT, a high-intensity interval training workout, which can be as short as 15-20 minutes.^{[104]https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/expert-answers/exercise/faq-20057916#} Whichever workout path you take, staying consistent and remaining consciously grateful to God for your ability to exercise are most important.CWe 92.3

“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIVCWe 92.4

“All the heavenly beings are in constant activity, and the Lord Jesus, in His lifework, has given an example for every one.” Ellen White in My Life Today, p. 130CWe 92.5

Reflect: What are your fitness goals? What is your best motivator to achieve them?CWe 92.6