Benjamin Davis of Noble Clay Fitness discusses integrating fitness into parenting and family life.

Key Takeaways

– Fitness can be an act of worship and stewardship of our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit

– Consistency and sustainable motivations (e.g. feeling good, connection) are key for long-term fitness success

– Basic lifestyle guidelines like quality sleep, hydration, nutrition, and daily movement are foundational for health

– Fathers have a responsibility to protect their families’ health by modeling and prioritizing fitness

Topics

Benjamin’s Background and Noble Clay Fitness

– Founded Noble Clay Fitness in 2018 after running for-profit fitness businesses since 2008

– Calling to use fitness as ministry discovered after becoming a believer at age 25

– Moved family to rough Atlanta neighborhood in 2014 to live out calling

– Noble Clay aims to build healthy fitness communities in underserved areas

Integrating Fitness into Family Life

– Model fitness habits and make it a family value

– Start with basic activities like family walks with weighted backpacks

– Use fitness to teach kids perseverance, grit, and character

– Frame fitness as protecting and providing for your family’s health

Sustainable Fitness Motivations

– Focus on immediate benefits like feeling good, mood lift, energy boost

– Connect fitness to social relationships and fun activities

– Avoid unsustainable motivations like weight loss or “shoulds”

– Consistency is key – attach positive meanings to make it a gift, not a chore

Basic Lifestyle Guidelines for Health

– Prioritize 7-9 hours of quality sleep nightly

– Drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily

– Eat whole, nutrient-dense foods; stop at 80% full

– Practice diaphragmatic breathing for stress management

– Get daily non-exercise movement and outdoor time

– Take time for reflection, mindfulness, prayer

Calisthenics for Beginners

– Focus on six primal movement patterns: squat, hinge, push, pull, core, carry

– Start with static holds, then progress to repetitions

– Example: Hold bottom squat position, build to 10 minutes

– Gradually increase difficulty while staying within your abilities

Next Steps

– Visit NobleClayFitness.com to learn more about their programs and remote coaching

– Implement basic lifestyle guidelines shared to improve overall health

– Look for opportunities to integrate fitness activities as a family

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