A short time ago, I came across a video of Michelle Obama’s extremely early morning workout routine. It immediately triggered a curiosity in me that I could not ignore. This curiosity forced me to take a closer look at my morning ritual and it seriously…
For more than two years, Massy Arias, a.k.a “Mankofit” has utilized fitness as a way to overcome depression. She arrived at just 13-years-old from the Dominican Republic and spoke no English. She was also the caregiver to her brother who had been diagnosed with cancer….
A little over a week ago I had a really eventful Saturday. I started my day joining Newark’s Mayor, Cory Booker, in Jersey City during his campaign for the New Jersey senate. Appropriately titled, “Run With Cory”, a small group of about 50 participants…
Latipha Cross is one phenomenal young woman. She is a survivor on so many levels. This champion runner was abandoned by her parents and physically abused by her foster parents. Desperate and afraid, she left home and lived in a park. When she reconnected with…
Myth: Getting in shape is expensive and requires a gym membership. Fact: Getting in shape can be cheap and does not require a gym membership. This past weekend one of my favorite TV shows, CBS Sunday Morning featured a story on the benefits of jump…
Recently, I started to notice that my body was craving exercise. Sitting in an office for extended hours a day and being stuck in traffic definitely were taking it’s toll. I consistently eat healthy but have not been exercising like I know I should and…
On Saturday, July 21st, I completed my first 5K! In my wildest dreams, I never would have thought I could do it… at least that is what I often told myself. Recently, my younger brother and I woke up (too) early in the morning to…
Who says that you have to invest a lot of money to get fit? Here is a great video that was filmed in the park right up the street from where I grew up in Washington Heights, NYC. It requires no equipment and meets you…