Protein, Muscle Growth, and The Gospel
“And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” – Colossians 1:17 For body-stewardship, it’s important to understand the basics of what protein is and its role in muscle growth. It should come as no surprise that there are traces of God’s nature in how our bodies function (Romans 1:20). There are glories to be displayed in
Diligence, Hastiness, and the Yo-Yo Diet
The Yo-Yo Diet There’s a phantom phenomenon that lurks in the corners of fad diets and weight-loss programs. Its clinical term is weight cycling, but it’s popularly known as yo-yo dieting. Yo-yo dieting is a term that describes the process of regaining poundage after it is lost. Harvard Health Publishing shared a 2016 study that followed 14 participants during and after the show “The Biggest
Gnosticism and Exercise
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5). Gnosticism Shames the Body Gnosticism was a belief system that even the early church had to deal with. It incorporated a type of secret knowledge
How to “Make Time” to Exercise
When do you make time to workout? This is by far the number one question, challenge, and concern I’ve heard from other men when it comes to exercise. Since this has been such a regular question and salient challenge, I want to offer a few thoughts and ideas by sharing my own tips and schedules that have and still work for
“Samson Strength”: Where Did it Come From?
“…See where his great strength lies…” Samson is the iconic figure of strength in the Old Testament. In fact, the phrase “Samson strength” needs little to no explanation. Even in our modern context, if something or someone is described as having “Samson strength”, the object is probably formidable. However, Samson’s story is both heroic and tragic, and to guide
5 Tactics for Exercise While on Vacation
Summer months are nearly upon us, and with these months come travel and scheduled vacations. And vacations are gifts from the Lord. There tend to be two approaches to exercise while on vacation: No exercise — I’m on vacation! More exercise — I’m on vacation! Regardless of which camp you fall into, the responsibility to steward our bodies
A Minimalist Home Gym: 6 Exercise Equipment and 10 Workouts
The Home Gym Home gyms vary in size, equipment, toys, and costs. But they do not need to be elaborate to be effective. You don’t need to invest thousands of dollars into recreating your local gym at home. Trying to mimic your local gym in your garage will create both an “analysis-by-paralysis” equipment evaluation, as well as cost you far
5 Tips for Sticking to an Exercise Routine All Year
“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty” – Proverbs 21:5 Plans and Routines It’s commonplace for fitness resolutions to fizzle out as January progresses. Excitement on January 1st turns into reality on January 14th. Lack of planning creates room for reasons and excuses not to exercise. Overdoing it
4 Biblical Reasons for Exercise
Murky Motivations “Be the very best you”. “Get that beach body ready”. “Boost your self-esteem”. “Impress others with your gains”. “You deserve to look good”. If you have spent any time in the exercise and fitness world, no doubt you have encountered motivations like these. You may have experienced them through popular marketing and advertisements, or in the familiar tugging