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(1 Timothy 4:8)for bodily training is slightly beneficial(especially regarding fighting Sinful Sexual Lustful temptations & substance addiction)

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Just FYI for all.
I know the following bible verse emphasizes the importance of Godliness as being beneficial for all things, and that bodily training (i.e., Physical Exercise ) is just slightly beneficial, however, it still at the very least states that physical exercise is beneficial even though it is Only slightly beneficial.

(1 Timothy 4:8)
8 for bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Nowadays, I try to exercise for a time period of 30 minutes to 1 hour sometime between 500AM in the morning to like 400Pm in the afternoon. The reason being is that "Intense physical activity in the evening also may trigger a stress response which can lead to difficulty falling asleep or cause you to wake up in the middle of the night if you experience cortisol disruption and release. If you're going to exercise right before sleep, consider a lower-intensity activity, such as a walk or lighter lifting session." ( Quote Credited Academic Scientific article url reference: Best time of day for your workout - Mayo Clinic Health System )

Even the secular world emphasizes the benefits of physical exercise, please take a look at the following Harvard Health Publishing website's article:
( Reference: Exercising to Relax - Harvard Health Publishing - Harvard Health )
".... Exercise reduces levels of the body's stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. It also stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that are the body's natural painkillers and mood elevators. Endorphins are responsible for the "runner's high" and for the feelings of relaxation and optimism that accompany many hard workouts...."


Nowadays, I try to exercise for a time period of 30 minutes to 1 hour sometime between 500AM in the morning to like 400Pm in the afternoon. The reason being is that "Intense physical activity in the evening also may trigger a stress response which can lead to difficulty falling asleep or cause you to wake up in the middle of the night if you experience cortisol disruption and release. If you're going to exercise right before sleep, consider a lower-intensity activity, such as a walk or lighter lifting session." ( Quote Credited Academic Scientific article url reference: Best time of day for your workout - Mayo Clinic Health System )

Along with helping in reducing the Inappropriate Sexual Lustful feelings, daily strenuous physical exercise also reduces some physical aching pains like back aches which means I do Not have to take Opioids/painkillers/anti-depressants, etc.

I just thought that I would mention the aforementioned benefit because of all the opioid-addiction crisis that has affected many parts of the Western world, and beyond since a lot of Opioids/painkillers and some anti-depressants, etc., are easily obtainable as Over-The-Counter(OTC) drugs which means they do Not need Medical Doctor's prescription.

Again Just FYI.