Squats on the playground? Ab crunches during movie time? It can be challenging to fit in workouts when you’re playing and entertaining your kids. Here are six creative ways I turn playtime into workout time with my daughters. It’s time to have fun, workout & LIVE! It’s Monday and I am still reveling […]
It was a rough night, which meant an equally tough day. Francesca was home with a double ear infection while Emilia was at camp with her friends. The day passed by quickly and uneventfully. The antibiotic was kicking in and Francesca was willing herself better. She went with me to pick up Emilia from the […]
So, as I was making my morning rounds at the Madison Square Club this morning, I saw a couple of things that inspired me to write this impromptu blog. I started in the cardio room where I saw my friend and client K “jogging” on the treadmill at 3.1 mph and 5 percent incline. When […]
I have been a fitness and wellness expert for almost twenty-five years. I have always stressed the importance of not only exercise, but sound nutrition and healthy lifestyle as well. My training philosophy is founded in the belief that wellness can only be achieved by having a Sound Mind and a Sound Body. By integrating […]
As I’ve said countless times to my clients: Choose your calories carefully. Labeling something “gluten-free” doesn’t mean it’s calorie free. – DK
I was born and raised in a loving house and instilled with the belief that I could accomplish all I set my mind to do. I’m not sure I fully comprehended or believed what those words meant. As a single father of soon-to-be 5-year-old twin girls, I am raising them with love so that they […]
The time is now — it seems a simple enough phrase. All too often, I hear people living in the past or in the future. So much of our lives are uncertain. We’re born with the power to manifest greatness, yet somewhere along the way, we get sidetracked. Why do some people succeed, while others […]
Beauty is more than skin deep. When I think of the word beauty, it means so much more to me than just a pretty face and body. I have had the great fortune of working with some of the most beautiful women in the world. My two favorite blondes – Heidi Klum and Kate Upton […]
I just finished reading a great article on Today.com Health. The article questions the benefits of fitness bands — which have become all the rage. Starting with Fit Bit a few years ago, a plethora of companies has come out with interpretations of fitness bands. I do agree with the position stated by a spokeswoman […]
I’ve spent the better part of a quarter of a century (more than half my life) dedicated to health, fitness and wellness. In that time, the most frequently asked question would have to be: Why isn’t my workout plan working? There isn’t just one simple answer. There are several things that help determine whether your […]