Morning Workout
Early in the mornings you can find me working out on our elliptical machine. With me being a future candidate for hypertension my cardio workout is extremely important. Both Andrea and I work on our fitness out of a conviction that God made us to be stewards of our own bodies. Neglecting our souls and bodies is a recipe for disaster in the long run – which both of us can attest to. I usually get 20 minutes of prayer time during my exercise routine too – and for someone who leans towards anxiety I find that positions me well to face the challenges of a new day.
Within one month of consistent use, I could really tell a difference in my cardio and respiratory fitness. And the elliptical continues to kick our butt. Something else I like is that there’s no jarring and pounding like road runners experience on their joints. The machine can be run forwards or backwards which totally switches things up – something I really benefit from. During the rainy season here in Zambia, Andrea and I found that we simply wouldn’t exercise because of the rain and mud. With an indoor workout there are no excuses. We highly recommend getting one – it’s been a great investment!