Every year, Health Fitness Revolution recognizes politicians who choose to demonstrate healthy lifestyles for themselves, in addition to promoting physical activity within their communities. We recently published our new list of Top 40 Fittest U.S. Representatives 2020 as part of this effort to promote health and fitness in the U.S.
HFR founder and author of ReSYNC Your Life, Samir Becic intends to use this list to motivate the other United States Reps to be more active and fit in order to be the best ambassadors for their cities as possible. The wealth and prosperity of a nation are dependent on the health and physicality of its people. “Every politician in the United States who is physically fit and promotes a healthy lifestyle in order to improve the future of our nation has my vote, regardless of party. Furthermore, with the COVID-19 pandemic, fitness and a healthy lifestyle should be emphasized more than ever- a healthy body has a robust immune system. While the immune system may not protect you from contracting the virus, it will definitely help with the recovery. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez deserves recognition for being a great ambassador of a healthy lifestyle through example” Becic says.
Congratulations Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on being one of the fittest representatives in America!
Yesterday during recess @RepJimmyGomez and I did pushups in the committee room to get our heads back in the game 🤣
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) March 15, 2019
I’m watching the video now and @RepRashida is just LAUGHING at us in the background 😂
I fell off the workout wagon lately so this was a nice nudge to hop back on pic.twitter.com/iFNCyWXDs8
Fitness Profile
- Does pushups in heels whenever she needs a break or inspiration
- Goes running and walks her dog through Capitol Hill
- Loves gardening and has established community gardens in New York as well as DC to provide fresh fruits and vegetables
- Did yoga frequently and prioritized nutrition before congressional life took over, but she’s trying to refocus on her workout schedule
- Makes sure to take care of her body even if she gets really busy and overwhelmed
