2) "No Man Has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which is body is capable" Socrates
That's all I know of...I know that a lot of philosophers excel in the art of mental masturbation but I'm sure that there a also a lot of them that are biologically pragmatic and know the true importance of a healthy and strong physical body.
But I can't find shit on internet...So I try here with you.
Plato talks about the virtue of athletic ability throughout the Republic. The Greeks place a large emphasis on arete, an excellence in mind, body, and spirit (see: Odysseus). In addition to developing the mind and spirit, athletic ability and physical strength were considered essential components of arete.