Physical Training

In 1 Timothy, Paul makes this interesting statement:

1 Timothy 4:8 (New International Version)

⁸For physical training is of some value...

Why is that? What use is physical training to Christians? I think that this might be worth exploring.

Perhaps instilling some discipline in our lives is helpful in being disciples. Learning to persist in an activity. Learning to make mistakes, recover, and progress.

I think there may be a good many reasons why Paul thinks that physical training is of some value.