The Huffington Post published an article which describes the fitness level of the presidential candidates. The article begins by stating that President Obama’s most recently released health records reveal that he’s in great shape and has lowered his cholesterol during his presidency. The article states, "If we want our president to be smart, responsible and effective, we need them to be well-rested, properly fed and endorphined-up from a good workout." President Obama appears to maintain a good level of health and fitness, and that's due in part to the White House having a personal chef and trainer for the president.
So, how do Clinton and Trump measure up in the area of health and fitness?
Clinton’s diet isn’t as strict as her mostly-vegan husband’s and is reported as being made of common sense. Clinton’s aides have said that her rule of thumb is “If it looks bad for you, it probably is,” the Associated Press reported. Several news reports reveal that she really likes peppers and eats raw jalapeños. Clinton has also been known to enjoy Boca Burgers, which are vegetarian soy-based protein patties. Yoga and water aerobics are reported as her exercises of choice, and she’ll take brisk walks when those options are not available.
Clinton seems to know the importance of sleep, but admits she’s short on it. “Don’t get enough of it, always want more of it,” she told MSNBC. Back in January, she told talk show host Jimmy Fallon that she can “sleep on command“ and takes 10-minute naps whenever possible.
Trump has said repeatedly that he doesn’t drink any form of alcohol, ever. However, he does like bacon and eggs, but says he often skips breakfast altogether. His main form of exercise apparently is talking: “I never thought it, but speaking is almost a form of exercise,” Trump told People magazine. “It’s very exhilarating." As for more traditional exercise, Trump golfs. He says while some people might not consider it to be exercise, “It keeps you away from the refrigerator because you’re out on the course.”
Trump credits his success to being awake most of the day. It has been reported that he sleeps for only three to four hours each night.
If elected, Clinton, who turns 69 in October, would be the second-oldest president to take office, just behind Ronald Reagan. But Trump, who turned 70 in June, would actually be the oldest first-term president in history.
There is an abundance of information online debating the health and fitness level of both Clinton and Trump, including assertions that each have health issues that their physicians are not being forthright about. However, the physicians of both candidates say their patients are healthy enough to serve as president.
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