Inspiring Smiles… and Fitness
After class, I was chit chatting with Tim and he not only remembered that I had visited the class four years ago but that I also worked in the fashion industry. How awesomely attentive is that?!
Credentials
- Certified personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise (1998)
- Certified Level 1 USA Track & Field Coach (2001)
- Certified Resist-A-Ball stability ball instructor (2000)
- American Council on Exercise Faculty (since 2006)
Exercise philosophy
- Find an activity you love and stick with it, but don’t be afraid to try new challenges.
- You only get one body per lifetime so treat it with respect and devotion.
Most memorable fitness achievement
At the age of 50 I joined the Twin Towers Wrestling Club in New York City where I had the pleasure of grappling with some former Division 1 college wrestlers. During the course of two months I bruised my ribs, injured my spleen, sprained my wrist, and nearly broke my nose. But at least I got a great workout every time I showed up for practice.
Quotation to live by
“If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl. But by all means, keep on moving.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Best live music experience
I saw John Cale perform at NYU on 12/5/92, a day before turning 32. During the encore, Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison joined Cale onstage so I got to see 3/4 of the Velvet Underground perform. What a treat, considering I was only 6 during their heyday.
