--- title: "Thursday Buzz: Funny or Die, Michelle Obama Give Exercise a Boost" id: "34822" type: "post" slug: "thursday-buzz-funny-or-die-michelle-obama-give-exercise-a-boost" published_at: "2016-09-01T21:55:52+00:00" modified_at: "2026-11-09T16:48:16+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2016/09/01/thursday-buzz-funny-or-die-michelle-obama-give-exercise-a-boost/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2016/09/01/thursday-buzz-funny-or-die-michelle-obama-give-exercise-a-boost.md" excerpt: "The ultimate comedic short on staying healthy and fit, with first lady Michelle Obama and actor Nick Offerman, was released. Plus: Generation X earns applause." taxonomy_category: - "Learning" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AI" - "AssociationsNow" - "eye health" - "hotel fitness" - "Leadership" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Association CEO / Executive Director" - "C-Level" - "Executive Team" taxonomy_persona: - "Executive Leadership" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Thursday Buzz: Funny or Die, Michelle Obama Give Exercise a Boost The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition is turning 60, with its tongue firmly in cheek. With the help of first lady Michelle Obama and former *Parks & Recreation* star Nick Offerman, the council released a commemorative [History of Exercise (opens in a new tab)](http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/32216dbb77/history-of-exercise-with-nick-offerman-and-first-lady-michelle-obama) video over at *Funny Or Die*. “We are excited to have First Lady Michelle Obama and Nick Offerman help us kick off the #0to60 initiative, and we also want to thank our partners who have joined the campaign to help Americans be active and healthy,” Shellie Pfohl, executive director of the President’s Council, [said in a statement (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ihrsa.org/news/2016/8/31/ihrsa-partners-with-michelle-obama-and-nick-offerman-to-insp.html) . Supported by the [#0to60 campaign (opens in a new tab)](http://www.0to60fitness.org/) —run by the President’s Council, along with the [National Foundation on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (opens in a new tab)](http://fitness.foundation/) —the video will be featured on the #0to60 app, on the 0to60fitness.org website, and on social media. “The Foundation is committed to using innovative partnerships & programs to build on the 60-year legacy of the President’s Council,” Chris Watts, executive director of the foundation, [said in a press release (opens in a new tab)](https://www.looktothestars.org/news/15698-michelle-obama-and-nick-offerman-accelerate-americas-journey-to-living-healthy) . Along with *Funny Or Die*, many associations got involved in producing the clip, including the [American Council on Exercise (opens in a new tab)](https://www.acefitness.org/) (ACE), the [American Heart Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/) (AHA), and the [International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ihrsa.org/about/) (IHRSA). “IHRSA was thrilled to be a partner in producing this video, with the goal of encouraging more Americans to get active,” IHRSA President and CEO Joe Moore [said in a statement (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ihrsa.org/news/2016/8/31/ihrsa-partners-with-michelle-obama-and-nick-offerman-to-insp.html) . ### In Praise of Generation X > Finally some love for Gen X. Always knew we were the most awesome. [@cdilly (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/cdilly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [https://t.co/PcanrNAJFg (opens in a new tab)](https://t.co/PcanrNAJFg) > [#getrad (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/getrad?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#musedata (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/musedata?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > — Sarah Wambold (@sarahwambold) [August 31, 2016 (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/sarahwambold/status/771028702561837059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **There’s always a gripe** about certain generations and how are ruining the world. (You know, the millennials.) But not this time. At her blog, *Know Your Own Bone*, IMPACTS’ Colleen Dilenschneider is at it again with her facts, and [she shows how Generation X individuals are superb (opens in a new tab)](http://colleendilen.com/2016/08/31/three-data-informed-reasons-to-love-gen-x-visitors-to-cultural-organizations/) cultural-organization members. ### Additional Links for Your Day **There are endless bits** of advice on how to rock at being a leader. But Jim Haudan at *Inc.* suggests you just need one: [Become an expert at building up creators (opens in a new tab)](http://www.inc.com/jim-haudan/the-1-secret-to-being-a-truly-successful-leader.html) within your organization. **A budding controversy to watch:** Lately, YouTube [has been receiving criticism from its most popular personalities (opens in a new tab)](http://www.pcinvasion.com/youtube-sparks-confusion-not-advertiser-friendly-flags) for its rules on what constitutes an advertiser-friendly video—and that’s leading to a bit of online revolt. **Working with others can sometimes be incredibly frustrating.** Why not let the issues roll off your back? Patrick Allan at *Lifehacker* [looks at a recent study the pushes for forgiveness (opens in a new tab)](https://lifehacker.com/a-forgiving-mindset-can-make-you-more-productive-at-wor-1786015500) at work. (YouTube screenshot) [Ernie Smith](https://associationsnow.com/author/ernie-smith/) Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now. 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