Stroke teaches go-getter to live better

By Nancy Arcayna

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 29, 2012

~~<p>Rick Fernandez describes himself as a "macho braddah" who would never have tried yoga and Pilates if not for the stroke he suffered about a year and a half ago.</p>
<p>Working in overdrive for decades was his normal mode, he explained. He served as a colonel in the Air Force until 2001 and now works as vice president of AECOM, an engineering and construction firm. Born on Kauai and raised on Molokai, Fernandez had left for military tours and returned to Hawaii six years ago.</p>
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Rick Fernandez describes himself as a "macho braddah" who would never have tried yoga and Pilates if not for the stroke he suffered about a year and a half ago.

Working in overdrive for decades was his normal mode, he explained. He served as a colonel in the Air Force until 2001 and now works as vice president of AECOM, an engineering and construction firm. Born on Kauai and raised on Molokai, Fernandez had left for military tours and returned to Hawaii six years ago. Login for more...