Future First Lady Talks Fitness

Michelle Obama flexes for the cameras.

President-Elect Barack Obama and the Future First Lady Michelle Obama discuss how exercise plays into their daily life. It’s encouraging to see these types of stories coming from people in a position of power.

Michelle Obama is equally devoted to her fitness routine, telling People magazine this summer that she manages a 90-minute workout three times a week.

Friend Sandy Matthews, who used to work out with her at 4:30 a.m., said the future first lady is a fan of cross-training, a mix of strength and cardio exercises usually involving weights, the treadmill, the stair-stepper or a spin bike.

Obama is competitive in her workouts, pushing herself to get the most out of her time in the gym, Matthews said. But it’s not only about keeping in shape.

“It’s your time. I think every woman has to find their space and their time during the course of a day, especially a working mom,” Matthews said.

– Read the entire AP Story here.