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sowinskija
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Is one allowed to exercise on Sunday?
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agnes_therese
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Of course.
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sweetpetunia
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Yes.
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AlanFromWichita
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If the exercise is to make you healthier so that you may better praise God, then I think it’s justified.
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Spoken4
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I would hope so! I sometimes ride my bicycle to and from Mass and if cycling isn’t exercise, I can’t think of what WOULD be… 
I think I can understand the nature of this question. Sunday is “the Sabbath” to many Christians. Orthodox and other very observant Jewish people, as well as possibly some Fundamentalist Christians, strictly observe their (Saturday) Sabbath as a day of rest. Anything that can be considered “work” is forbidden, and the definition of “work” is quite detailed. Even turning on a light or heating a stove is forbidden under the strictest observations. There are limits on how far one can walk, etc. under this strict observance.
Catholics aren’t that “detaled”, and many of us see exercise as a means to promote more refreshing rest. Exercise reduces mental and emotional stress due to the release of good body chemicals. Mild and gentle exercise (with a physician’s okay) can help reduce pain and stiffness from arthritis and other painful conditions, promoting more comfortable physical rest. This is basically how I see it, my opinion for what it’s worth. So as long as you aren’t overdoing anything, skipping Mass to hit the bike trail, the gym or the golf course, or putting yourself at a risk of injury, exercise away-- even on Sunday. And be sure to exercise those ‘prayer muscles’ while you’re at it!
I think I can understand the nature of this question. Sunday is “the Sabbath” to many Christians. Orthodox and other very observant Jewish people, as well as possibly some Fundamentalist Christians, strictly observe their (Saturday) Sabbath as a day of rest. Anything that can be considered “work” is forbidden, and the definition of “work” is quite detailed. Even turning on a light or heating a stove is forbidden under the strictest observations. There are limits on how far one can walk, etc. under this strict observance.
Catholics aren’t that “detaled”, and many of us see exercise as a means to promote more refreshing rest. Exercise reduces mental and emotional stress due to the release of good body chemicals. Mild and gentle exercise (with a physician’s okay) can help reduce pain and stiffness from arthritis and other painful conditions, promoting more comfortable physical rest. This is basically how I see it, my opinion for what it’s worth. So as long as you aren’t overdoing anything, skipping Mass to hit the bike trail, the gym or the golf course, or putting yourself at a risk of injury, exercise away-- even on Sunday. And be sure to exercise those ‘prayer muscles’ while you’re at it!
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Reuben_J
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Of course. It is great. If you are not working on Sunday, it is even better. Your mind is free from such worry and distraction. Have a blessed exercise.
God bless you.
Reuben
God bless you.
Reuben
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thistle
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Exercise is not conditional. The answer to the OP’s question is simply YES.
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