Michelle Obama Quotes

Sports have always been a really important part of how I energize myself, as well as how I relax. I spend a lot of my spare time with my family playing tennis, biking and rollerblading.

Move with them, be active with them - whether it's swimming or scooting or bicycling or playing soccer. Engage your child.

I try to squeeze in a workout whenever I can, even if it's doing squats with my 7-month-old in the kitchen or jumping on the trampoline with my 5-year-old.

I am thrilled - I can't stress that enough - thrilled when I see kids getting active.

My priority is to turn people - especially kids - on to sports and being active so they don't even have to think about it being good for their health. If people participate for the fun of it, and believe me - it is fun, then fitness programs will be much more successful.

My message with 'LazyTown' has always been really simple; I just want to get kids and families moving together.

I'm kind of a jock. I sail, I ride a bike, I hike, I pump iron. I just love to be active.

The majority of the time I'm at home with my family, I play football three times a week.

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.

I don't think most of my hobbies would be surprising to anybody. I obviously like to spend a lot of time with my family. I like to train. I like to lift.

I love being active.

I always find the time to exercise - kitesurfing, tennis or cycling - and to spend time with my loved ones.

As a family, we were always active. Lots of walking, lots of running as well as riding bikes with dad.

Whatever your interests or abilities, I encourage you stay active during the holiday season.

I started jogging with my dad when I was five years old.

I started out playing football in the park with my dad. My dad was a bit of a ball player, but he couldn't really be bothered playing.

By showing myself being out with my dog or playing sports, it motivates people to get active.

To keep children healty, it's important to keep them active. Of course you can control what goes into their mouths, but it's also about putting the active back into family activity. Go outside with them, live in the moment and encourage them. That'll help you find fulfillment in your life as well.

I think it's very important, even if you're not in organized sports, but just to be active, to be healthy.

I have always been physically active. I grew up a tomboy and [was] into sports, so staying active is something that I enjoy. I get antsy and annoyed if I am sedentary too long. I mix up exercise - yoga, Pilates, hiking, running, and weights. I also eat well. I do not eat meat or poultry - have not since I was eighteen.

Whether your sport of choice is running, cycling, kite surfing, etc. start moving and stay moving! It will give you energy and help you stay young.

As for hobbies, I don't really read or watch TV. I'm very active. I like surfing, skiing, riding bikes with my kids, and working out with my friends.

Play with your kids. Limit their TV time. Get outdoors and chase them around. Wrestle with them. Walk the dog. Go bike riding. The reality is that your kids are not stupid, and they know when they are overweight Start walking the dog after dinner instead of watching TV. You don't want them going on the Web to find ways to lose weight. That's when you'll find them eating tissue paper because they read that a supermodel did it.

I get outside a lot. I am a huge champion of physical activity. It's so important.

I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.