Regardless of political affiliation, our elected officials have a unique opportunity to inspire their constituents by embodying a healthy lifestyle and prioritizing physical fitness. By using social media platforms and engaging in community activities, politicians can encourage a culture of wellness that extends beyond the legislative chambers and into the lives of everyday citizens. To find out who made the list of Fittest Senators in America 2024, click here.
“Senator Marco Rubio, Congratulations on making our list of the Fittest Senators in America 2024. I encourage you to continue inspiring all Americans by promoting healthy lifestyle. You deserve the recognition as a wellness ambassador by setting a powerful example of what it means to lead with vitality and resilience,” says HFR founder Samir Becic.
Marco Rubio, a U.S. Senator from Florida elected in 2010, is a member of the Republican Party and currently chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee. With a substantial background in politics, including experience in the U.S. House of Representatives and as Speaker of the Florida House, Rubio brings a focus on issues such as immigration and foreign policy to his role in the Senate.
His platform also reflects a preference for a conservative economic approach, advocating for policies he believes will encourage economic stability and growth. These priorities guide much of his legislative agenda and his work on behalf of his constituents in Florida.
- He enjoys running.
- Pushed for a bill that would require school children to exercise.
- Acknowledges that public health outcomes, increasingly trending the wrong direction as of late.
- Quoted: “the habits of our public schools instilled in our children, will carry forward for the rest of our lives, and they should be a priority to promote health and wellness.”
- Has made the Fittest Senators of 2020, and the 2016 Fitness Race on HFR.
- Mental Health: Fights for mental health amongst the older crowd. “Seniors across the country are suffering from mental health issues and loneliness. That is why I am introducing the SENIOR Act to support Florida’s seniors by addressing this issue and bringing seniors back into our communities.”
Congratulations to Marco Rubio on making the Fittest Senators in America of 2024 edition.
