Physical fitness can help spiritual fitness

I was thinking today about the fact that our mind, bodies, and souls are so closely connected. Growing up, my mom would often talk about the fact that we need to have some certain things working together in order to be happy. I have often noticed that life goes best for me when I am working to improve multiple areas of my life. I have noticed that it is easier to be more spiritual when I am exercising physically. I was thinking why this would be, and I am realizing that this is not an uncommon theme. Elder Kleinfelter spoke about this in the last conference. Elder Scott a few years ago as well. One of the reasons why this is so important is because the mind, body, and spirit are one, at least as far as this life is concerned. Therefore what is good for one is good for the other. I also think it has a lot to do with the constant need for progress in our lives. It was explained to me once that we are like someone riding a bike uphill. If you stop pedaling, you don't stop, you usually fall over and lose progress. Life is like this. You can only move, you can never stand still. If you are not working upwards and forwards, you are headed backwards and down.
So make reasonable goals. Keep them. Work for progress, and be happy with yourself. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.