Barack Obama is closing in on his 65th birthday. The former President is coming off a week of celebrations, with him and his family opening The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, where he was joined by his wife Michelle Obama, their daughters, Sasha and Malia, and key figures from his administration. In a new interview, he's addressing his health and fitness as his birthday month approaches.
© Getty ImagesObama was born on August 4th. This summer, he'll be turning 65, a big milestone. In an interview with PEOPLE, done alongside Michelle, he opened up about his fitness. "I feel good, I mean look, I don't look as good as her," he said, pointing towards Michelle, who had the perfect comeback.
"Of course you do," she said. "It's because you don't dye your hair. You could have made the choice."
"Yeah, it's too much trouble, but I feel great," Obama continued.
© Joe Sohm/Visions of America/UCG/Obama has long been known as one of our sportiest Presidents, practicing numerous sports over the years.
"Now I will take folks on for a game of Horse," he said, when asked about basketball, one of his great passions. "We can have some shooting contests. I am not running up and down that court because I want to protect my knees and my Achilles. I don't want to be in a boot."
"I'm in good shape if I'm just running north-south. You start getting me sideways and I start worrying about something kind of going [wrong]."
He revealed that Michelle has inspired him on his next fitness goals. "Michelle, obviously she looks spectacular, but she is way ahead of me on the whole stretching and flexibility tip," he said. "And that is my next stage."
The Obamas reunited at the center
© AFP via Getty ImagesOn June 18th, Barack and Michelle Obama were joined by their daughters, Sasha and Malia, at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
The sisters looked gorgeous for the occasion, happy to be representing their family on such a special day. They wore distinct outfits that showcased their individual styles, with Malia, 27, wearing a structured mini dress blazer with a plunging neckline. She completed the look with her hair loose and in her now-signature red color.
Sasha, 25, and the baby of the family wore an asymmetrical outfit made up of an ivory draped top and a matching skirt. She completed the look with a statement belt, style objects she loves and wears recurrently.
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