Quote Originally Posted by KestrelBike View Post
I disagree. Golf doesn't look like a very physical sport, but the best in the business are pretty fit, because they need to keep up stamina to walk the course and stay awake to hit the balls (part sarcasm, part seriousness. Personally, I hate golf). See Tiger Woods.

The President has a busy schedule, and being physically fit is paramount to being able to stay on top of his (lol or "her") game AT ALL TIMES. Weak body: Weak mind. And this is proved in the above video.
Plenty of very smart couch potatoes out there. I'd prefer a leader with some cardo/endurance so they are not about to fall over dead but that is way down the list on importance.
As something to snicker at go for it but it doesn't matter. When selecting someone for the supreme court and other lifetime appointments health matters but for 4/8 years on a relatively young guy, meh.