Maria Montessori Quotes

I rest a bit more when I keep. The only thing I have to look after is my back and using different muscle groups.

Don't run if you can walk. Don't walk if you can stand. Don't stand if you can sit. Don't sit if you can lie down.

I didn't worry too much about staying in shape once I'd stopped dancing. You get to the point where you just burn out and have to give your body a chance to heal.

It's so important for kids to get involved with sports in general at a young age.

I try to get seven hours of sleep every night; I always walk or bike to work; I make a point to eat well and take my vitamins; I drink tons of water; and I always spend a portion of my day at a standing desk.

As a father, I believe that involving children in sports at a young age is generally, a wise proposition. I believe that healthy competition is... well... healthy; that sporting events foster a spirit of teamwork that far surpasses the events themselves; and that active participation keeps children moving and is good for their self-esteem.

If your child's going to ride in a car or go swimming or play soccer, all of those things involve risk. And if your child doesn't do any of those things, then they're probably sitting too much, and that involves risk, too.

For me, one of the important things about keeping vocally healthy is warming up and making sure I'm aware where my voice is at, drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep, and just taking care of myself with exercise and eating healthy.

Encourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics. Don't force them to run too much competition.

I do Pilates because it's important for me to have a healthy back when I'm 70 so I'm not hunched over and in pain.

You have to take care of your body.

The plays and sports of children are as salutary to them as labor and work are to grown persons.

I don't actually do any exercise, which is really bad. But I wear heels a lot. My theory is that it's painful, so it's gotta do something.

Children up to the age of seven are like sponges. They look up to adults and copy what they do. So I thought if I could create a positive role model - a superhero, if you like - who moves around and has a balanced lifestyle - then they would be motivated to move more.

I feel like heels must be a workout! I know that they're really bad for you, but I run around in heels a lot and go up a lot of stairs, so maybe that's my terrible workout. I know that's not really a workout.

I really believe the only way to stay healthy is to eat properly, get your rest and exercise. If you don't exercise and do the other two, I still don't think it's going to help you that much.

I do Pilates because it's important for me to have a healthy back when I'm 70 so I'm not hunched over and in pain. That's more important to me than being thin.

Children don't really understand the concept of health. You can't give them an apple and say 'if you eat this you will be healthy when you're older' because they don't understand. You have to find a different way to motivate them.

I think I'm in better shape now than I was 10 years ago, but it takes a bigger toll - I get back pain!

I'm convinced that promoting sport is an intelligent way of educating our children.

I've learned that creating a healthy, active environment for kids helps build the foundation for a successful future.

Encouraging children to live healthy lifestyles is something I take very seriously.

I have a responsibility to my children to be fit and healthy.

Just like children must be taught to read in order to be successful, they must also be taught the skills that will help them stay healthy throughout their entire life.

When competing a lot and traveling, I have problems with my lower back because I'm always on the plane or sitting. That's something that does bother me from time to time, but I try to stay on top of it.