WHAT BODY PART IS MOST IMPORTANT TO WORKOUT? Fact, It's the Real Health and Fitness Indicator

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HEALTH. There's always a strong temptation to workout or strengthen only the part of the body that gives us physical appeal and makes us look good outwardly. So we see people mostly working out their muscles. Again, basics are ignored. This generation seems hellbent at that--ignoring basics and majoring on minors. Anything that makes us look good--that is basic for them. 

But the body part we really need to workout is the heart. Heart health does not make you look sexier or give you physical appeal, so it's least thought of when people are aiming to be fit. When they talk of fitness, they often mean developing muscles. So, the ridiculous thing is, you see so-called "fitness buffs" smoking and drowning themselves in liquor and other vices, staying out late at night. Or you see them indulging in anger galore or anything distressing---because the only thing that matters to them is a muscular physique. But real health is first about inner health, which includes the following:

• Inner peace, no negative stress and having enough rest and relaxation.
• Health of internal organs.
• And internal organ health, like lung health, basically starts with heart health.

But you seldom see fitness buffs focus on these. Most of them just want muscles. They want the form, not the essence. I've met guys with great physiques but who were not aware of inner health--their daily stress level, blood chem, BP, and things like that. Real inner health even invloves the health of your marriage, family, and standing with God--especially standing with God. Your spiritual health. These things should be included in your daily "workouts."

Be mindful, first of all, of your heart health in its different aspects--spiritual, physical and emotional. That usually covers all your body organs as well, including oxygen pumped to your brain. They are all heart related. It also concerns the right diet and exercise. Aerobics is important, like brisk walking. Running fast like hell is not recommended. I sometimes see guys running like that in the morning probably thinking it is good for the heart. 

The proper workout for the heart is a stride that is somewhere between a very fast brisk walk to a slow jog. But you should consult your medical doctor first about it.

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