Karen Shay-Kubiak
President/Owner
KSK Design, Inc.
Milwaukee
www.kskinc.com
What does your daily or weekly fitness regimen consist of?
Run 5-7 miles 3x/week; spin class and weights 2x/week; yoga 2x/week; martial arts sparring 1x/week
What fitness clubs do you belong to, if any?
Wisconsin Athletic Club
Other than the obvious health benefits, how has being fit improved your life?
It enables me to stay alert longer each day, and sleep better at night.
How does personal fitness affect your work life?
Martial arts and yoga have helped me think better. With MA, it’s the whole right-brain, left-brain thing that comes from having to work both sides of the body equally. With yoga, it’s the discipline of being in the moment and sensing what’s going on inside me.
Do you have a corporate health or wellness initiative?
No
What health/wellness organizations do you contract with, if any?
We’re planning a series of lunch-and-learn sessions by Core Health for employee education.
How does fitness or wellness affect your overall organization?
Employees who work out regularly are among the most productive on my staff.
What advice do you have for other executives interested in starting either a personal fitness plan or corporate wellness initiative?
Making time is always a challenge for executives. I make an appointment with myself on my calendar for my daily workout; after doing this for a while, it became a habit. Now the benefits make it a no-brainer. I feel sluggish when I miss a day!
