美国《华盛顿邮报》1983年11月27日的副刊上发表了里根特别撰写的文章。他在文章中阐述了他对日常运动的重视和他个人的运动方法。里根在文章中写道,我这一辈子从来没有间断过运动,运动是我生活中自然而然的一部分。里根回忆道,他“年轻的时候,暑假里在游泳池当过救生员;高中和大学时代曾是美式足球运动员;长大成人后,非常喜欢骑马和在户外工作。” The Reagan Special article was published in the supplement to the November 27, 1983, Washington Post. In his article, he elaborates on his emphasis on everyday exercise and his personal approach to movement. Reagan wrote in the article that I never had a break in my whole life. Exercise is a natural part of my life. Reagan recalled that when he was a young man, he was a lifeguard in the swimming pool during summer holidays. He was an American football player in high school and college and grew up riding a horse and working outdoors.