Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (born November 10, 1964) is an Icelandic writer, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and athlete. He is the creator and co-star of the children's television show LazyTown. Read full biography of Magnus Scheving →
You think aerobics is not a cool sport? I think you are wrong. It requires amazing discipline - flexibility, fitness, knowledge. And you have to do... →
The worst mistake you can make with children is to talk to them in a condescending, patronising way and think that you can teach them something. You... →
My boy and I move. We have this game where if we dress in a particular item of clothing, we have to do a different movement. A hat means 20 jumps -... →
When I was a little kid growing up in Iceland, I always dreamed about creating something that could have an impact on the whole world, and even as a... →
Getting kids moving is a key factor in tackling obesity and health problems among the young.
I realised there were no good role models for kids. Popeye eats spinach, but also smokes and hits people.
Mums ask me how to get their husbands off the couch as well as asking me to marry them. But kids ask me to get their mums and dads to play with them... →
Health is never going to go out of fashion.
I'm happiest when I'm moving.
I've made a profit from everything I have done in life.
My philosophy is 'learn while you live.' 'LazyTown' is about balance. I'm not there yet.
The biggest thing you can give a kid is self-esteem, so that they're not shy to do different things.
Children don't really understand the concept of health. You can't give them an apple and say 'if you eat this you will be healthy when... →
Magnús Örn Eyjólfsson Scheving (born November 10, 1964) is an Icelandic writer, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and athlete. He is the creator and co-star of the children's television show LazyTown.