Love is a four-legged word! Gena and Chuck Norris sat down with ET ahead of his 85th birthday on Monday, March 10, to reveal how their 6 dogs keep them healthy and vibrant.

For starters, the couple is sure to include their 4 golden retrievers, 1 lab, and 1 corgi in activities on their ranch in Grimes County, Texas.

“We are always hiking and staying active, and our dogs are usually along for the journey. … I love our sunset walks on our ranch with our dogs, family, and any guests we have around after dinner together,” Gena, 55, shares. 

“Our dogs make sure we get a lot of exercise,” the actor adds. 

In addition to staying fit, the pair also maintain balanced diets filled with nutritious foods.

“While I enjoy an occasional snack like anyone else, my main staples are core nutrients from a variety of all five food groups. …  Prioritizing fitness and nutrition keeps me active, even as I’ve entered the golden years. It’s important for me to maintain a healthy body and mind so I can have many happy years with my family,” the martial artist says.

“Our own health has been transformed by making informed choices about our diets and exercise. … It’s incredibly important for us to always eat organic and we have lots of salads with protein in them,” she says. 

The two also prioritize feeding their pets high quality ingredients with their premium pet nutrition brand, Lone Wolf Ranch Pets. 

“I often say that we must nourish our bodies with mindful choices and extend that care to our pets. … If our pets are thriving, it’s because they’re fueled by the best nutrition we can get our hands on, just like us,” Chuck explains. 

“Our intention is to give these dogs high-quality natural food and supplements that make them strong and resilient,” the model continues. 

To round out their wellness routines, the co-founders take time to appreciate little moments with their family — dogs included.

“A favorite time for me is when our adult kids or grandkids are hanging out with us in the evenings and watching a good movie in our home theatre with our sleeping pups sprawled out around us. Once in a while, you’ll hear one start snoring and I have to tell my grandkids, ‘It’s not me!’,” Chuck jokes.

As for Gena? “I can’t tell you how many times we’ve come home and have been rejuvenated by the simple loving and excited welcome our pups bring us when we walk through the front door,” she notes. 

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