The human body is an amazing machine.  It is one of the most complex machines on earth.  It’s ability to heal, handle physical exertion, and operate many organ systems simultaneously is astounding. 

Organ Systems

The body is efficient with an organ system that works together to perform complex functions. There are 11 organ systems

• circulatory (cardiovascular) system
• lymphatic system
• respiratory system
• integumentary (skin, hair, nails) system
• endocrine system
• gastrointestinal (digestive) system
• urinary system
• musculoskeletal system
• nervous system
• reproductive system
• immune system

Healing Skills

Our bodies have many healing abilities. Bones and skin can heal themselves.  The brain can make new connections, lungs can generate healthy cells when someone quits smoking, and the liver has self-repair capabilities.

Physical Exertion

After we stress the body, it initiates a recovery phase and repairs damaged tissues and muscles.  This increases our strength to withstand future challenges.  The human body is very adaptable and resilient.  It can maintain stamina and strength and can recover quickly and efficiently.

Recently, I had an extremely physical day.  I ran 5-miles early in the morning.  Then between playing, drilling, and coaching, I was on the pickleball court almost 6 hours. 

My average number of steps daily is 15,500. On this day, my number of steps was over 26,000.  That is over 11,000 more steps then on my average day.  I was tired in the evening but was not on the brink of total exhaustion.  After a great night’s sleep, I was back to my normal activity level the following day.

I was impressed with the achievements of the body all in one day but was really amazed with its ability to be strong and functioning the following day. We know however, if the body is not cared for or looked after properly, it can also be frail and weak. The human body is an amazing machine.  As with any machine, it requires care and maintenance to perform at its best.