"For physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong; that hardy spirits and tough minds usually inhabit sound bodies." JFK's words in "The Soft American," Sports Illustrated (1960).
You DO NOT need a healthy body to have a creative mind. This I know for sure. That said, I agree with JFK when he states that our creative abilities reach their highest capacities only when they are supported by a sound body. What is a sound body? It's not necessarily one that looks razor thin or can dead-lift 500 lbs. In fact, many of these very fit bodies are actually unhealthy. Rather, a healthy body is one that doesn't limit you from your everyday tasks. It's a body that allows you to do those things in life that you want to do.
