There are psychological repercussions to illness and we need a little more help to get through the effects not only on the afflicted but on the family. And I think theres even a place for humor in that. – Alan Thicke
If one tends to be a humorous person and you have a sense of humor the rest of your life then you can certainly lighten the load, I think, by bringing that to your trials and tribulations. Its easy to have a sense of humor when everything is going well. – Alan Thicke
Im a big proponent of having a mental health component go along with whatever the physical realities are. – Alan Thicke
My priority is to turn people – especially kids – on to sports and being active so they dont even have to think about it being good for their health. If people participate for the fun of it, and believe me – it is fun, then fitness programs will be much more successful. – Alan Thicke
Family involvement is a valuable thing and playing together actively can be the 90s version of it. Instead of just watching, you can do it together… something we dont spend enough time on. We can motivate and excite each other about fitness. – Alan Thicke
On a selfish basis, I really enjoy sports and activity. – Alan Thicke
Fitness needs to be perceived as fun and games or we subconsciously avoid it. – Alan Thicke
As a father, my first priority is to help my sons set and attain personal goals so they will develop self-confidence and individual strength. Engaging in regular fitness activities with my children helps me fulfill those responsibilities. – Alan Thicke
