Kyrie Irving Quotes

Maybe I'll put my iPod in two minutes before. But truly, I've listened to actors say that they loved to listen to music before a shot, and I really understand that now because it puts you in the mood and gives you energy.

Working out gives me the opportunity to let go and listen to my music; it's a big stress reliever.

I definitely make time for music.

I'm quite into listening to music and not doing anything else.

I confess that I listen to my own music for my own pleasure.

Whether its active rock, pop, country, hip-hop - I love music; it's therapeutic to me.

I listen to worship music before the game to calm my nerves and just go out and have fun. It's a game, and I try to enjoy it.

There's no offseason in this business. I'm just going to make sure I train my butt off in and out of the ring.

You don't need any brains to listen to music.

I like to make music because it's fun to do and it makes me feel good, but I have no desire to be a huge pop singer or anything like that. I just like to make it.

We talk a lot on 'Biggest Loser' about how fitness is a natural antidepressant, how it burns off stress. What I like about running is that it gives me time alone. I'm always busy, with people at work, with my kids. I love getting out for a run by myself and just listening to my music.

I'm sure everyone has many types of music that they enjoy.

I listen to music before my competitions to get me pumped up. It helps me stay focused.

For much of the year, you're just trying to maintain your fitness. It's not often you get a lot of time to really concentrate on improving it.

There's only one reason I would do the kickboxing thing, and that's for myself. I've been doing it as an avid student on-and-off for 10 years, and it's something I really enjoy.

To me, I'm going out there focusing on competing, not worrying about cardio or anything like that.

When you're doing any event on an elite level, you're in tune with your body.

Running gives me a lot of pleasure. It's something I'll always do, as long as I can.

The things I've really loved doing over the years most consistently are running and yoga.

I'm a go-hard type. It's in my DNA. I physically prepare my body as if I'm a trained athlete. After the shows, I sit in an ice tub and do a hot dip, cold dip, and sometimes I sit in a hyperbaric chamber to rejuvenate my energy.

The important thing is to train well during the week so you perform well physically come matchday.

The big goal is playing in June, so I'd rather be in the best shape I can be in health-wise than be dragging with nagging injuries or not being 100 percent trying to get to the Finals.

It's not easy, but I play with my body, and I can feel how important it is to get 100 percent fit to play. This is an important thing to play in the Premier League.

At times, you are mentally but not physically prepared; at times, you are physically but not mentally prepared. I would be lying if I said it doesn't affect your performance. But the sooner you get over it, the better. So you discipline yourself. That is why fitness counts.

I know I love going to my gym - I have a whole list of things I love to do by myself without needing someone else to make me happy.