What does EGW write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "What type of exercise should one do regularly, especially if one has a sedentary job?"
Answer
People with sedentary occupations should regard it as a religious duty to move outdoors as much as possible each day to invigorate circulation. Daily walking outdoors, regardless of the season, as well as light physical labor or gardening, is especially recommended. This physical activity serves as a necessary balance to mental exertion, removes toxins, and strengthens the muscles as well as mental vitality.
The Healing Power of Walking and Outdoor Movement
Anyone who leads a sedentary lifestyle should, whenever the weather permits, walk outdoors every day, whether in summer or winter. Clothing should be appropriate and the feet well protected. Walking is often more beneficial to health than any medicines that can be prescribed.
Movement as a Religious Duty for Good Circulation
Men or women, young or old, who long for health and wish to enjoy life should remember that they cannot have these blessings without good circulation. Regardless of their occupation or inclinations, they should regard it as a religious duty to move outdoors as much as possible.
Balance Between Mental and Physical Work
Those with sedentary and literary habits should engage in physical activity. Health should be a sufficient incentive to encourage them to combine physical labor with their mental work.
Warning Against Passivity and the Role of Gardening
Those who are weak and sluggish should not give in to their tendency toward inactivity... but should practice moving outdoors by walking or working in the garden. They will indeed become very tired, but this will not harm them... Inactivity weakens the organs that are not exercised.
Avoiding Postural Damage in Sedentary Work
The lungs should be given the greatest possible freedom... Therefore, the harmful effects stem from the habit, especially common in sedentary work, of bending over while working. In this position it is impossible to breathe deeply.
- Outdoor exercise
- Walking as a remedy
- Balancing mental and physical work
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