Monday, February 9, 2015

Styles Differ, But US Presidents Make Fitness a Priority

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/09/presidential-fitness_n_6644108.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

Ted Vickwy was the director of the White Houses Athletic Center during presidency of GBB and Clinton. Vickey said each made it a probity to stay in shape/fitness.

Says that Clinton enjoyed running out of the gates talking to people while Bush did not and also enjoyed speed golf.

Bush used it to "manage his day". Vickey installed a folding treadmill on Air Force One so he could work out on a trip to Colombia.

A room near the Lincoln bedroom was changed into a fitness center.

Vickye was called to provide an elliptical and tower, bike and to have it delivered the next day. Bush also encouraged his staffers to workout throughout the work day.

It has been shown from a fitness expert that research showed that the exercise Brigitte's these two presidents. Helping with high stress and helping avoid depression/burn out.

Vickye left in 2005 yet is still a huge supporter of fitness he says, "I know President Barack Obama is big on basketball". Going on to say he also enjoys golf and brought his personal trainer from Chicago with him.

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