Christopher Reeve Quotes

The work I do with my physiotherapist has been instrumental in keeping me healthy, and it's a big reason why I'm able to continue to improve my game.

If I could change on thing about myself, I would: Have better knees. Mine are shot because of injuries. You're only as good as your legs, whether you're an athlete or an actor.

The most important thing is if you keep your body in good shape, you know what you have to do for your body.

Fitness is the key. You need to have strokes and stamina and agility; you need to exercise really well. On-court and off-court are equally important.

I'm probably the least flexible athlete you'll find. When it comes to yoga, I can't get in the positions and I can't hold them. You have to be pretty flexible to do it. Once you get certain positions, you have to have the core strength to hold those positions. It's a pretty good workout.

Your body's made to run, to walk, to trek long distances and carry things, work in a forest, and hunt animals. You have to keep it alive to function.

I like going to the gym every day because I'm in physiotherapy every day.

I have always had good strength in my legs from working out with weights. I have also been riding a bike of some sort for most of my life and have good agility.

I try to be active and to keep my body in the best shape I can possibly be in.

I am quite a physical chap - I think that's why my waist and physique are pretty much the same as when I was a kid, although my chest is a lot bigger.

I attend dance class every alternate day, and it works like a cardio workout for me. I also do weight training in the gym every alternate day.

As your body deteriorates, your natural talents start to go a little bit. You have to bring in physical working out, building, taking protein and doing extra stuff.

When I stay athletic with good posture and get the club away in a good position, I get through it better.

All physical activity begins with the body's core. I maintain the strength in my core so that I can jump, run, start, stop, and accelerate at the highest levels.

I've been practicing for a while now and physically trying to get in better shape as well after the injuries.

A year ago I had a back injury and followed a good nutrition program to help speed up my recovery. I focused on exercise and staying healthy in order to get back out on the ice.

I got over the transverse myelitis stuff; I'm walking great, and I'm playing faster; I mean, I'm just playing all the time. I have to, just as exercise.

You can be in shape forever, it takes one week to get out of shape.

Dancing improved my fitness level and endurance.

Generally, I try to stay in a certain shape all year round.

With dancing, it just brings out more flexibility, more core strength, and you definitely get a great workout.

It's empowering to find a workout that builds strength and grace.

As you get older, things don't work as well. I do Pilates, and that helps.

You must be in supreme physical condition. If your body isn't right, you cannot play in the Premier League.

In order to resist injuries and stay healthy, you have to be mobile and agile. You have to be able to have your body work for you.