Stay young like these famous folks

February's Men's Journal features some motivating words of wisdom from some pretty fit -- and famous -- sports stars. Check out -- and be inspired -- by these youthful role models.

Keep your motor running, says 45-year-old Chris Chelios, a 24-year NHL veteran. "Your body is like a car; if you take a car and put it the garage for a year or two, it won't run as well. But if that car is running all the time, it's apt to perform better."

Know what it takes, suggests 41-year-old three-time World Series champion pitcher Curt Schilling. "I know how much work I need to do to be at my best, so I really don't allow myself the opportunity to do anything else, or think any other way. Most people, when given choice, choose the path of least resistance. I've found that the easiest way to fix that is to not give yourself options."

Slow but don't stop if you want to be like seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. "I've gone from working out about five to six hours a day to one to two," says the 36-year-old. "And I've shifted from strictly cycling to primarily running, gym work, kayaking, stand-up paddleboard, and the occasional bike ride. Still, consistency is the key: consistent exercise, consistent diet."

Lean on family, says 39-year-old skateboarding icon Tony Hawk. "Skating keeps me young, but having three sons makes it easy to be youthful. I just join them in whatever they are doing, and chasing them keeps me energized."