Jill Biden outlined her diet and exercise for Women’s Health magazine in a fawning piece that describes the first lady as “effervescent,” “authentic,” and full of “vigour,” but makes no mention of husband Joe Biden’s health.
The Profile of 3,500 wordswritten by editor-in-chief Liz Plosser for the September issue, reveals that Jill Biden, 72, wakes up at 5:45 a.m. almost every day to exercise in the morning — she prefers cycling, running, or barre — and focuses on eating protein and veggies .
She is endearingly unscripted, curious and authentic in her interactions and performances, which can be at odds with the reality that everything she says and does is scrutinized under a metaphorical microscope by the press, and therefore by the American people. ‘, writes Plosser about the first lady.
But the piece makes no mention of President Joe Biden’s health. At 80, he is the oldest president in U.S. history and some Democrats have questioned whether his health will survive a second term in the White House. The president’s doctor has cleared him for a second term.
Jill Biden told Women’s Health magazine that her workouts are necessary for her mental health: “I need to be with myself and find inner strength so that I can be strong for everyone.”
And both Joe and Jill Biden stayed active this week while vacationing in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, going cycling two days in a row. The president has previously said he trains at the White House with a trainer during the week.
said Jill Biden Women’s health her workouts are necessary for her mental health: “I need to be with myself and find inner strength so that I can be strong for everyone.”
The first lady is a cycling enthusiast and when she is not on her bike she can often be seen in Soul Cycle or boutique fitness studios. The couple also owns a Peloton.
Even when she travels for her official duties, Jill Biden will make time for fitness — no matter the location.
She even brings a friend.
She and Akshata Murty, the wife of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, attended a spin class together during her trip to London in May for the coronation of King Charles III.
The first lady is also an avid runner having completed the Marine Corps Marathon in 1998. At the White House, she runs down the circular ramp on the South Lawn due to the security logistics and complications involved in jogging outside the complex.
And she likes barre classes, a ballet-based strength workout.
The September issue of Women’s Health will hit newsstands August 15
Jill Biden was photographed for the magazine near the Bidens’ home on Rehoboth Beach
When she’s at the White House, Jill Biden gets up at 5:45 a.m. and gets out of bed to feed Willow the cat and Commander, the couple’s German Shepherd.
She revealed that she takes the dog for his first walk of the morning while the President, who is more of a night owl, takes the last walk before bed.
She packs her own lunch for her teaching job at Northern Virginia Community College, usually grilled fish plus vegetables.
“I like fresh food more than fried cafeteria food, so that’s what I pack,” she told the magazine.
Her dinner is often a healthy salad.
The first lady is also known to enjoy a glass of wine – a delicacy that is missing from the profile.
But in the article, Jill Biden does reveal what attracted her to Joe Biden, whom she began dating in 1975 after his first wife Neilia and daughter Naomi were killed in a car accident that also injured Biden’s young sons Beau and Hunter.
“I was drawn to his strength,” said Jill Biden. “I was drawn to … what kind of power was in this man that allowed him to find joy again.”
Jill Biden is an avid cyclist – above, she’s biking at Gordons Pond in Rehoboth Beach, Del.,
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden — followed by their security detail — cycle past Gordons Pond in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Jill Biden and Joe Biden with their dog Commander on Rehoboth Beach in 2021
She also revealed that Joe Biden calls her a few times every day to check in. The couple is close. She often watches from the Truman balcony when he returns from a trip related to his presidential duties.
The first lady posed for the magazine during a photo shoot on the beach near the Bidens’ $2 million Rehoboth home.
The profile ends with this observation from the first lady: “Whatever the situation demands, she will go deep within and ready herself to be the healing balm the nation needs. I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but I know I could use some extra strength. And our First Lady has plenty of it.”
The September issue of Women’s Health, featuring the first US first lady on the cover, hits newsstands August 15.