Can Latter Day Saints workout on Sunday?

[Geekfrog]

Just a question I’ve always wondered

[bluebell]

They can.  Many would choose not to though.

[blackstrap]

Sure, just use two large print leather bound Quads for weights. 

[Calm]

1 hour ago, Geekfrog said:

Just a question I’ve always wondered

As long as it’s not to a gym that requires staffing, which might mean some are forced to work on Sunday when they don’t want to and you might want to make sure it doesn’t impinge on family time where it is hard to get everyone together on weekdays because of different activities, it is not going to be an issue, I suspect.

I look on it like eating or getting dressed, it’s part of the routine of taking care of yourself.  It is not entertainment.

Probably the biggest reason not to would be if doing so prevented you from being able to feel like you were setting the day apart from the rest of the week.

I try to exercise on Sunday (though I don’t go swimming which is my preference) because it helps depression and anxiety and the effect lasts around 24 hours, sometimes a few hours less, sometimes a few hours more.

Edited October 16, 2023 by Calm

[BlueDreams]

15 hours ago, Geekfrog said:

Just a question I’ve always wondered

Yeah. I often go on hikes on sunday. As calm mentioned, I would feel uncomfortable going to a place with paid staff.

I personally look at things like Hikes as another source of communing with God. So I'll work a sweat, clear my thoughts, and usually take a break where I can ponder and/or pray. 

[ksfisher]

14 hours ago, Calm said:

Probably the biggest reason not to would be if doing so prevented you from being able to feel like you were setting the day apart from the rest of the week.

This is the criteria I use to determine if I want to do something on Sunday or not.  My wife and I love being outdoors.  Hiking, birding, etc.  But if I were to do that on Sunday it would make it feel just like any other day of the week.

[Pyreaux]

The custom was not working or purchasing things that forces others to work. There was a lot of respect to be had, but it's now days a luxury of those with weekday jobs, or those who could choose Sunday off, while being understanding to essential services.

Though keeping the Sunday sabbath holy has broad notions. We'd slow cook a roast. Only buying gas at a pay outside pump.

I was nearly traumatized as a child visiting another member's house and we couldn't watch TV or play video games. I was then grateful for my parents.

Edited October 16, 2023 by Pyreaux

[rpn]

Church members can do anything they want to.   The scriptures say not to work or cause others to work on the Sabbath.  If you use a gym or consider your workouts as a chore/work, then it would logically fit in that category.    But if it is a pleasure, then it might be completely consistent with what we do on the Sabbath to honor Jesus Christ.   I suspect that there are members who fit in both sides of that.

[Rain]

22 hours ago, Pyreaux said:

The custom was not working or purchasing things that forces others to work. There was a lot of respect to be had, but it's now days a luxury of those with weekday jobs, or those who could choose Sunday off, while being understanding to essential services.

Though keeping the Sunday sabbath holy has broad notions. We'd slow cook a roast. Only buying gas at a pay outside pump.

I was nearly traumatized as a child visiting another member's house and we couldn't watch TV or play video games. I was then grateful for my parents.

I don't think this is what you are talking about, but just checking to make sure since you have the 2 things in the same line.  Are you saying you cook the roast on your engine? My dad did that several times and we have done it once or twice, though not as a part of keeping the Sabbath.  Just for normal traveling. That would be a great way to have a good meal while traveling on Sunday.

[Pyreaux]

16 minutes ago, Rain said:

I don't think this is what you are talking about, but just checking to make sure since you have the 2 things in the same line.  Are you saying you cook the roast on your engine? My dad did that several times and we have done it once or twice, though not as a part of keeping the Sabbath.  Just for normal traveling. That would be a great way to have a good meal while traveling on Sunday.

Nope, just lazy Sunday cooking. We're never lived far from the church. I'm... fascinated by this notion of cooking on your engine... I must know more. How to secure it, and how long/far it takes to cook it.

[blackstrap]

Cars pre 2000s had engines that were much more exposed so that a " tinfoil dinner " could be put on them to cook. Now the engine compartment is all covered in black plastic covers that make it very difficult to access a spot hot enough to cook anything. I blame the liability lawyers.

Edited October 17, 2023 by blackstrap

[Calm]

https://survivaltek.com/?p=1800

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There is a very good cookbook on the subject of cooking on your engine block. It is “Manifold Destiny” which came out in 1989 (ISBN 0679723374), its updated 1998 edition (ISBN 0375751408) and a 2008 update (ISBN 1416596232). A lot of fun on long road trips.

 

Edited October 18, 2023 by Calm

[Rain]

22 hours ago, Pyreaux said:

Nope, just lazy Sunday cooking. We're never lived far from the church. I'm... fascinated by this notion of cooking on your engine... I must know more. How to secure it, and how long/far it takes to cook it.

I never was the one who did it.  My husband and dad did. They wrapped it with a lot of tinfoil, folding it at the ends to seal it.  I believe they used wire to attach it.  The time depended on how big it was.  I loved driving into gas stations when it was done because it smelled so good and you could see everyone trying to figure out where it came from. 

I googled it and found these instructions: https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Food-on-Your-Car's-Engine

Edited October 18, 2023 by Rain

[rodheadlee]

On 10/17/2023 at 5:32 PM, Calm said:

https://survivaltek.com/?p=1800

 

That is too funny I didn't know there was such a thing. I wonder if it makes allowances for having Racing headers on your car?

You can probably cook camping potatoes and corn on the cob on the engine.

[brownbear]

I think getting out in nature and/or spending time with family is great. Walks, throwing the ball around, shooting hoops... great! Full-on workout at the gym... to each their own.