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🌿💪 Strength for the Temple God Gave Us 💪🌿
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit… You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Taking care of our health doesn’t always require a gym. God has already placed what we need right in our homes! Here are a few simple ways to build strength using everyday items:
✨ Water Jugs – Curl or press them like dumbbells.
✨ Backpack of Books – Wear it for squats or lunges.
✨ Sturdy Chair – Perfect for step-ups, push-ups, or dips.
✨ Cans of Food – Use for light arm exercises.
✨ Wall Sits & Planks – No equipment needed, just endurance and faith!Every time we move, we can see it as an act of worship—using our bodies with gratitude for the One who made them.
🙏 Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of our bodies and the strength You provide each day. Help us to use our energy to serve You, to care for our families, and to glorify You in both big and small ways. May we be faithful stewards of the temple You have given us. In Jesus’ name, amen.💡 What’s one small way you can honor God with your health today?
Noah Jaiah6 Comments-
Jen I will like to have the picture of the illustration so I can do it exactly and perfect
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Here is more of a step-by-step:
✨ Water Jugs – Curls & Presses
Bicep Curl with Jugs
Hold a jug in each hand, palms facing forward.
Stand tall, shoulders back, core engaged.
Slowly bend your elbows, lifting jugs toward shoulders.
Lower back down with control.
👉 Focus: Keep elbows tucked close to your ribs.
Overhead Press with Jugs
Start with jugs at shoulder height, elbows bent.
Press both jugs straight up overhead.
Lower slowly back to shoulder height.
👉 Focus: Don’t arch your back — keep core tight.
✨ Backpack of Books – Squats & Lunges
Weighted Squat
Strap a backpack on snugly.
Stand feet hip-width apart.
Sit back as if lowering into a chair, keeping chest lifted.
Push through heels to return to standing.
👉 Focus: Knees stay behind toes, weight in heels.
Weighted Lunge
Backpack on, step one foot forward.
Lower back knee toward the floor, front thigh parallel to ground.
Press through front heel to stand tall.
👉 Focus: Keep torso upright and front knee stacked over ankle.
✨ Sturdy Chair – Step-Ups, Push-Ups, Dips
Step-Ups
Place one foot firmly on chair.
Push through that heel, lifting entire body onto the chair.
Step back down with control.
👉 Focus: Avoid bouncing — controlled up and down.
Incline Push-Ups
Hands on edge of chair, feet on floor.
Body forms a straight line head to heels.
Lower chest toward chair, then press back up.
👉 Focus: Don’t let hips sag or pike up.
Tricep Dips
Sit on chair edge, hands gripping sides.
Slide hips forward, legs bent or straight.
Bend elbows to lower body, then press back up.
👉 Focus: Keep elbows pointing backward, not out to the sides.
✨ Cans of Food – Arm Work
Front Raise
Hold a can in each hand, palms down.
Lift arms straight in front to shoulder height.
Lower slowly.
Lateral Raise
Palms face inward at sides.
Lift arms out to the side to shoulder height.
Lower with control.
👉 Focus: Slight bend in elbows, shoulders stay relaxed.
✨ Wall Sits & Planks – Bodyweight Burners
Wall Sit
Lean back against wall, feet shoulder-width apart.
Slide down until knees are bent at 90°.
Hold position, core tight, chest lifted.
👉 Challenge: Aim for 30–60 seconds.
Plank
Place forearms (or hands) on floor, shoulders over wrists/elbows.
Step feet back so body is straight, head to heels.
Engage core, squeeze glutes, breathe steadily.
👉 Challenge: Hold 20–60 seconds without dropping hips.
✅ These moves create a full-body circuit — all from things already in your home!
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@Jenn thank you very much
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