VP Candidate Paul Ryan Does P90X

With skyrocketing projections for the obesity rate in America, it's nice to see a leader with a dedication to fitness.  Paul Ryan, the VP pick for the Republican ticket, has been known to lead P90X sessions with Hill staffers and lawmakers. "It's a fantastic workout," Ryan says of P90X, which stresses the importance of muscle confusion and cross-training. "Bart Stupak and I lead it every morning. There's about a dozen of us who do it."*

According to USA today, new projections estimate that 42% percent of Americans will end up obese, and 11% could be severely obese.  (This is up from 36% and 6% respectively, in 2010.)

Along with this trend is the concern about rising health care costs.  (Isn't it interesting how excessive weight gain and money are connected?)  Even just 20 LBS of extra weight can add a significant burden to our health.  Being overweight can increase the risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, many types of cancer, sleep apnea and other debilitating and chronic illnesses.

Isn't it time we end the trend?


Sources: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/79592.html
http://www.politico.com/click/stories/1003/ryan_leads_p90x_class_for_pols.html
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-05-07/obesity-projections-adults/54791430/1