We wanted Nike to be the world's best sports and fitness company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don't end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour. Phil Knight companyendfitness Change image and share on social
I always knew I'd keep at it with the plodding doggedness that I used to master lump-less gravy and wriggle out of fitness classes; I always knew I'd get a zillion rejection slips. I figured I'd write part time while working various full-time office jobs, and maybe, maybe in my 50s, I'd be able to quit and try writing full time. MaryJanice Davidson 50sclassdoggedness share on social
In the midst of these hard times it is our good health and good sleep that are enjoyable. Knute Nelson enjoyablegoodhard Change image and share on social
Here's what I tell anybody and this is what I believe. The greatest gift we have is the gift of life. We understand that. That comes from our Creator. We're given a body. Now you may not like it, but you can maximize that body the best it can be maximized. Mike Ditka bodycreatorgift share on social
I think if you exercise, your state of mind - my state of mind - is usually more at ease, ready for more mental challenges. Once I get the physical stuff out of the way it always seems like I have more calmness and better self-esteem. Stone Gossard calmnesschallengeease share on social
Our children are obese, either have or being threatened by diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and not socially adjusting properly to others because of a lack of fitness. Richard Simmons adjustbloodchild Change image and share on social
The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it. Joan Rivers joggersmiletime Change image and share on social
Don't get me wrong, I think bikes are terrific. I own several of my own, including a trendy mountain style, and ride them for pleasure and light exercise. Brock Yates bikeexerciseinclude Change image and share on social
Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning. Thomas Jefferson afternoonexercisehealth Change image and share on social
If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health. Hippocrates amountexercisefind Change image and share on social