What do diet and exercise mean to you and how should we be incorporating that into our daily routines?
I just turned 52 last month, and so I think fitness for me has allowed me to continue to be active. There’s not many things I can’t do. I helped my sister move this weekend [and] she continues to be amazed at how fit I stay [and] the amount of work and intensity that I can do in a short time frame [and] it helps you look good. I want to live a long, prosperous life. I’ve had relatives and friends who near the end of life, their life was cut short or their quality of life [declined] as they got older — arthritis, hip replacements, knee surgeries, they’re not able to go hiking, rock climbing, skydiving, [etc.]. They’re not able to do certain things because they’ve neglected or haven’t had a lifelong fitness goal throughout their life.
How can parents encourage their children to be active so they don’t encounter issues as they get older?
One of the most important things parents can do is be a role model. If you’re asking your young person to do something, it’s great when they see their parents doing it. If they don’t see their parents doing it, it might not resonate the same way.
