I have to get a workout in in the morning. Once my day starts, I'll have the best intentions, and it still won't happen: one of the kids needs to be picked up somewhere, I have to hop on a conference call, or I'm just tired. So I get it done in the A.M. Laila Ali callconferenceday share on social
I think that if you do want to be a fighter, then you need to work harder than everybody else and make sure that you surround yourself with good people, especially if you're a woman. You've got to find a team that takes you seriously as a female fighter and is not going to rush you into the ring before you're ready. Laila Ali femalefighterfind share on social
I saw women's boxing on television for the first time when I was 18, and that's when I wanted to do it. So, it didn't come from me watching my father. I didn't know the sport existed; therefore, I wasn't really interested in it until I saw it. Laila Ali boxexistfather share on social
My kids know the importance of being active - and that's why teaming up with the USTA was such an organic fit for me. They are making strives to get families outside - and using tennis as a way to get kids to stay active. Laila Ali activefamilyfit share on social
Running is my time for myself. I'm like, 'I'm going for a run!' and my husband knows I'm out of there. Laila Ali husbandruntime Change image and share on social
I love engaging in conversation with other moms because we can relate to one another, and we swap valuable insight and information. Laila Ali conversationengageinformation Change image and share on social
I do my best to work out 5 days a week. There are times when I can only get in 3 days a week because I am traveling or just need rest due to a hectic schedule. But working out is always a priority, and if I fall off due to my schedule, it is not long before I get back on track. Laila Ali backdaydue share on social
While I was boxing professionally, I never thought about my looks. The furthest thing from my mind was 'messing up my pretty face' when I was on my way to the ring to meet my opponent. Yet, people I'd meet along the way would always ask me if I was worried about my looks. Then they would go on to say that I was 'too pretty to box.' Laila Ali boxfacefar share on social
I'm not a team sports person type person, so I probably would have been good at tennis, because I like tennis. But my parents really didn't push me. I think if my parents would have guided me and stay committed, I could have played any sport I wanted to, but I never did. Laila Ali commitgoodguide share on social
You have to fight for your health and stay on top of it. Our bodies are meant to be healthy. Laila Ali bodyfighthealth Change image and share on social