fitness • kathleen tafti
Workout to Feed Long Island I am always working on ways to make exercise fun and exciting so people can feel good about themselves and what they are doing. Summertime in Huntington is so beautiful that exercising outdoors is invigorating. I am so lucky to be surrounded by such amazing hardworking clients at my indoor bootcamp location that
14 • village connection • june 2012
I decided I needed a way to give back. I asked myself “How can I help people get healthy and fit and give back to the community at the same time?” The answer was easy: Free Bootcamp workouts in the park in exchange for non-perishable food items. A one-day food drive didn’t seem like enough, so I decided to offer a weekly bootcamp outdoor workout for free. All I ask is that clients bring a nonperishable food item that I can donate to the local food pantry at the Harry Chapin Food Bank at Long Island Cares. What is so great about working out in the park? Many things! You are outdoors with nature and fresh air. You may be wondering