Bob Fabiano

Name: Robert “Bob” Fabiano

Age: 58

Occupation: Psychologist

Why is physical fitness important in your life?:

Physical fitness affects my entire being. It improves physical health, reduces stress, boosts self-confidence and builds self-esteem.

Describe your fitness routine:

I have maintained a rigorous conditioning program for 40 years, including cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility training and strength training. I compete in power lifting in the open age division. At 58, I have yet to lose strength and have had no major injuries.

How do you stay motivated to maintain your fitness?:

I preach daily and weekly schedules. If an activity is scheduled, one is less inclined to cancel. Provide yourself with some form of reward following completion of the task. This can be access to a pleasure-oriented activity, such as television or computer, which you otherwise deprive yourself of until you have completed the activity. Science has shown that roughly 30 days of repeating a new activity begins the process of habit formation. Once an activity is formed into a habit, it is much easier to maintain.