Moore on fitness!

Holt’s Frank Moore, of the Miami Marlins, shares tips on how to stay in shape

Frank Moore, 42, of Holt, is a hitting coach for the Miami Marlins. The Douglas, Georgia native has been with the Major League Baseball team for 13 years.

Moore said he makes sure to work out to feel good about himself, and to be able to stay as active as possible as he gets older.

“Working out helps clear the mind and relieves the stress that I might be having,” he said. “I live a fitness-focused lifestyle, choosing things I put into my body based on what will help me get the most out of myself each day. Being healthy drives the physical and the mental parts of my life. It helps me stay alert and focused on a day-in, day-out basis.

He said running is his main form of cardio.

“I love to run every morning to start my day,” he said. “I try to run at least four to five miles every day. I mix up weight training and insanity workouts, just to keep it fresh.”

His diet consists of plant-based foods, mixed in with seafood (because he loves it).

“I allow myself a cheat day on Saturday, which for me is pizza. I really love pizza and probably could eat it every day. I choose to eat pizza on Saturday because I have my long runs on Sunday mornings. I try to run 10 miles on Sunday. It helps me to have one cheat day.

Staying in shape during the season is a double-edged sword. Moore said it’s easier to work out, but eating, especially when on the road, can be a challenge.

“During the season it’s actually a little easier to work out because you have a set time each day that you have to be at the field,” he said.

“Unlike the off season, you try to spend as much time with your family and friends because you are away for seven months out of the year. But all in all, I think when you plan your workouts and get into a good routine, it becomes easier. The hardest part is the diet during the season. You spend half the season on road trips eating out and can’t cook for yourself.”

Staying healthy took on a whole new meaning this season, too. COV- ID-19 forced players to quarantine. “It was hard. Especially the unknown about COVID-19,“ he explained. “You spend time wondering if you are doing things right to protect yourself and to protect others around you. It really forced me to sit down and read more, to better myself in all areas of life. I tried to slow things down mentally and to enjoy the little things in life.”

He said if you’re looking to get active and fit, find a reason and get to it!

“Once you find your ‘why’ in what you want out of your life,” he said, “it will make you stay focused each and every day.”