Fitness is not an option. It’s part of my job.

The line frames physical fitness not as a discretionary lifestyle choice but as a professional obligation—something demanded by the requirements of one’s work. In Sweeney’s case (as an actor and television personality), the quote is commonly understood to reflect the pressures of camera-facing performance: stamina for long shoots, the physicality of roles, and the expectation to maintain a certain on-screen appearance. More broadly, it captures a modern ethos in which bodies are treated as part of one’s “toolkit” at work, highlighting both discipline and the sometimes-unspoken industry standards that can turn self-care into job compliance.