Are traditionalist priests physically fitter than non-traditionalist priests?

[MartyrForJesus]

You know, with all the genuflecting in the Latin Mass.

 

[Philotheatoo]

Although it is not likely to make a difference anyway; the “non-traditional priests” genuflect at the same times a traditional priest does. ?

 

[Bearontherun]

You know, with all the genuflecting in the Latin Mass.

I have never been to a Latin Mass and don’t know much about them but…

More deep knee bends can make a person fitter…that does seem to make sense.

 

[MartyrForJesus]

Although it is not likely to make a difference anyway; the “non-traditional priests” genuflect at the same times a traditional priest does. ?

Not during the liturgy, no.

 

[prettiefly]

If they are fitter, perhaps it is because Traditionalist priests are usually younger~

 

[ConstantineTG]

Genuflections wouldn’t make a difference, unless they do 15-reps in 3-sets on each knee

 

[archangel04]

You can also count arm exercise with the Asperges me lol

 

[ConstantineTG]

If you think genuflections are a workout, come to a Byzantine parish during Lent when we have our Presanctified Liturgy. Full prostrations with forehead touching the ground. You’d know you’re in bad physical shape (like myself) if you only do 3 at a time and you’re gasping for air by the third one :blush:

With all these traditional practices, it isn’t surprising we do not see pudgy depictions of saints

 

[Te_Deum]

Never trust a skinny priest, like you should never trust a skinny inn-keeper. You want them to have a nice gut on them !

 

[TrueLight]

You can also count arm exercise with the Asperges me lol

Ha ha. Yes.

 

[YoungTradCath]

This guy:

youtube.com/watch?v=ilx9TwMa87s

is really young, and looks to be quite fit.

 

[MartyrForJesus]

This guy:

youtube.com/watch?v=ilx9TwMa87s

is really young, and looks to be quite fit.

That’s the video I was watching when I noticed how many genuflections! That’s like my favourite Low Mass video.

 

[YoungTradCath]

That’s the video I was watching when I noticed how many genuflections! That’s like my favourite Low Mass video.

Yeah, it’s basically the best on Youtube.

 

[TradionalWay]

Definitely stronger knees, legs and lower backs!

 

[MartyrForJesus]

Definitely stronger knees, legs and lower backs!

 

[amsjj]

The ones I’ve seen also sit up nice and straight – great posture!

Yup, I’ve definitely thought all those knee bends would help one keep fit! I’ve seen a priest chanting the reading holding a big book, kneel and come back up barely out of breath. If I tried that, I know I’d plop right over with the weight of the book!

amsjj

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