Gordon Ramsay gave his children marathon seats for their birthdays

He also tries to sign up for at least two fitness events each year, whether it’s “an Ironman, a marathon, just something,” he said.

“I think about the pace at which I work and the responsibilities I take on,” Ramsay said. “Then I think about the drive I have; fitness is the foundation. You are alone, up the mountain, on the bike, on the trail, running, swimming. I find working out relaxing because it gets me out so quickly. BAND.”

His fitness habits also influenced his wife, Tana, who completed her first Ironman 70.3 in 2015.

The couple, who have been married since 1996, have six children together: Megan, Holly, Jack, Tilly, Oscar and Jesse, who was born in 2023.

Research has shown that running has both mental and physical benefits. It can help reduce stress, improve cardiovascular health and even alleviate symptoms of depression.

For those who don’t have time to exercise every day, research suggests that those who exercise once or twice a week can still enjoy the same health benefits as long as they get a total of 150 minutes of exercise. exercises per week.

A representative for Ramsay did not immediately respond to an after-hours request for comment from Business Insider.