Sometimes we don’t realize how lucky we are, until a major disaster unfolds like the recent earthquake in Haiti. My heart goes out to my former Haitian client in Miami and her family, as well as all the people of Haiti. Please donate to the Red Cross or any other reputable charity that is on the ground there assisting (there is a complete listing at www.cnn.com/impact of groups providing medical care, food, shelter,... 

I knew something was wrong when I heard the gurgling sound. It was coming from the baby of my in-home client, and it indicated a blocked airway. The child was gasping for breath!  I instructed the mother to do a sweep of the child’s mouth and throat with her finger, to see if she could clear the airway. Luckily, she was able to retrieve a small piece of tape the child had picked up from the floor, and the baby’s... 

The following is an article I contributed for www.retrevo.com. This consumer electronics website will feature articles and electronic reviews when it relaunches in late February 2009. I will be writing articles about electronics used for fitness, from the personal trainer’s point of view. Ever wonder what life was like before the Ipod? It seems hard to believe that this ubiquitous MP3 player has only been around... 

I was lucky enough to have 8th row seats for the Tina Turner concert in DC, and she is amazing. How many 69-year-olds do you know that can pull off wearing a mini-skirt and look fantastic? She is proof, along with Jack LaLanne and many others, that age is just a number. You can be in great shape and be your best at any age! It takes a lot of hard work, but it’s well worth it, as you can tell from the picture.  Read More →