STRONG and VITAL No 5

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

A strong, active life is the key to longevity and well being—and a powerful way to overcome the weaknes ses of modern healthcare. A Life for Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. empha sizes that health does not simply mean the absence of illness, but rather a state achieved through active effort and conscious deci sions. Strength training is a cen tral part of his lifestyle. It is not only a way to maintain physi cal strength and fitness, but also a scientifically proven approach to promoting overall health. Kennedy stresses that strength training is not only important for the young, but can be a decisive factor in preserving health in later life. He himself is proof that weight training at any stage of life can have a posi tive impact on quality of life.. A Critical Look at Healthcare Kennedy is a sharp critic of the Western healthcare industry, which he describes as “disease-orien ted.” He argues that today’s system is designed to profit from illness rather than address its causes or keep people healthy.

Robert F. Kennedy was confir med as U.S. Secretary of Health on February 13, 2025. Some of my friends in the U.S.—for example Franco Carlotto, personal trainer of VIPs, who has lived in Los Angeles for many years—know Robert well (see also the pho tos with him in this article and of course on the cover of this issue). Robert and I were born in the same year, 1954. He turned 71 on Janu ary 17, 2025, and I in July. I fully share his reflections, and for me he has never been a conspiracy theorist. On the contrary, he sees things as they are, and acts like a rational person would—striving to remain as unaffected as possible by national politics and its media. If he survives four years in Washington, he will not only revo lutionize the current “perverse” and “greedy” health system in the U.S., but also worldwide. JPS Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: A Role Model for Fitness, Health, and Social Change Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is widely known as a committed lawyer, environmental activist, and critic of the established healthcare sys tem. Yet beyond his political and social work, he also impresses as a personal role model for fitness and health. Through his dedica tion to strength training and a life

Robert F. Kennedy and Cheryl Hines his wife since 2.8.2024

style focused on holistic health, he conveys an inspiring message:

Rorbert F. Kennedy with Ms Olympia winner Maureen Blanquisco

Humanity, has been waiting for this day. A health minister who trains his own muscles

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