Where do the wizards of Wall Street go when their portfolios go down the crapper? To the gym. That, at least, is the word from the New York Times, which reports that many in the investment game hope that intensified workouts will ratchet up their emotional stamina, as well as their physical stamina. The paper of record quotes
Dr. Jan Cannon, author of “Finding a Job in a Slow Economy," who advises us that fitness can help us keep a positive attitude. Also, says Cannon, “The
last thing you want is to gain 20 pounds during a job search."
The good news, the Times reports, is that health clubs who see their membership numbers dwindle during hard times will probably start to bargain, and the price of staying fit will drop almost as much as the value of our 401Ks.
Read more in the New York Times.