Robert Kraft, President & CEO
Openfirst LLC
Milwaukee, Wi
www.openfirst.com
What does your daily or weekly fitness regime consist of?
"Daily stretching and isometric excercisesโฆsitups..pushupsโฆtoe raises."
Other than the obvious health benefits, how has being fit improved your life?
"Feel better about myself when my weight and body tone is where it should be or at least acceptable."
How does personal fitness affect your work life?
"Enduranceโฆable to get through long days and work and keep up a 6 to 7 day weekโฆbetter on overseas trips as well."
Do you have a corporate health or wellness initiative?
"Yes."
How does fitness or wellness affect your overall organization?
"When your company is healthy people feel better about themselvesโฆfewer sick daysโฆmore productive work forceโฆbetter attitudeโฆ.etcโฆ"
What advice do you have for other executives interested in starting either a personal fitness plan or corporate wellness initiative?
"Do itโฆit is extremely important"