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As Christians, our bodies are "temples of the Holy Spirit, and God calls on us to offer our bodies as "living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God" (1 Cor. 6:19, Rom. 12:1).
Many Christian men are careful to take great care of their bodies, but more men are not careful at all—lowering their energy, diminishing their capacity and, ultimately, shortening their lives.
You're determined to not be one of those people, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this article. If you're going to take a journey, you first have to know where you are. And if you're on a journey to becoming healthier, your first step is to know your numbers.
Knowing your health numbers is important for all people, but because men are less likely to visit the doctor, fewer men know what their health numbers are or should be. This could be the most important thing men read today.
The University of Washington provides these screening guidelines specifically for men:
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a simple, noninvasive method used to assess a person's weight relative to their height. While BMI may not be accurate for everyone, there is a consensus in scientific research that BMI is an accurate indicator of increased risk for obesity-related health problems for most individuals, including those who exercise.
he recommended BMI range is 18.5 - 24.9.
Heart Rate
Resting heart rate is simply how many times the heart beats per minute while the body is at rest. This is best tested first thing in the morning before arising from bed. The average resting heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute while an athlete's resting heart rate may be as low as 40-60 beats per minute.
Maximum heart rate: One's heart rate increases with exercise. Your maximum heart rate can be estimated by subtracting your age from 220.
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As Christians, our bodies are "temples of the Holy Spirit, and God calls on us to offer our bodies as "living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God" (1 Cor. 6:19, Rom. 12:1).
Many Christian men are careful to take great care of their bodies, but more men are not careful at all—lowering their energy, diminishing their capacity and, ultimately, shortening their lives.
You're determined to not be one of those people, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this article. If you're going to take a journey, you first have to know where you are. And if you're on a journey to becoming healthier, your first step is to know your numbers.
Knowing your health numbers is important for all people, but because men are less likely to visit the doctor, fewer men know what their health numbers are or should be. This could be the most important thing men read today.
The University of Washington provides these screening guidelines specifically for men:
- Yearly: blood pressure and dental exam
- Every two years: eye exam and physical (yearly after age 50)
- Every three years: screen for diabetes (if BMI is above 25, then screen yearly)
- Every five years: test your cholesterol (more often if risk factors are present)
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a simple, noninvasive method used to assess a person's weight relative to their height. While BMI may not be accurate for everyone, there is a consensus in scientific research that BMI is an accurate indicator of increased risk for obesity-related health problems for most individuals, including those who exercise.
he recommended BMI range is 18.5 - 24.9.
Heart Rate
Resting heart rate is simply how many times the heart beats per minute while the body is at rest. This is best tested first thing in the morning before arising from bed. The average resting heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute while an athlete's resting heart rate may be as low as 40-60 beats per minute.
Maximum heart rate: One's heart rate increases with exercise. Your maximum heart rate can be estimated by subtracting your age from 220.
CN
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