What do professional surfer Kelly Slater and Heat center Shaquille O'Neal have in common? They both serve on Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's Governor's Council on Physical Fitness.

Slater, a native Floridian who started surfing at age 5 and has won eight world titles, was named to the council on Thursday as an honorary member.

"Kelly is the most successful professional surfer in the history of the sport," Crist said in a statement. "His life-long commitment to excellence, as well as a healthy, active lifestyle makes him a role model for all Floridians."

The council is charged with promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Other members include Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli, tennis player Jennifer Capriati and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr.