by Satchel Jester
Hank Baskett has never considered anything less than greatness for himself. From overcoming a childhood asthma condition to defeating an early-career Achilles tendon injury, he was determined to excel. The result? A five-season tryst with the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings, snatching 77 career catches for 1, 077 yards and six touchdowns. After retiring, Baskett had to figure out what was next—and, true to his fighter nature, “next” ended up being a whole new world.
Baskett is the costar of the hit reality show Kendra on Top—alongside his wife, former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson, with whom he has a 3-year-old son, Henry Randall Baskett IV—and co-owner of Athletic Gaines, a premiere training facility in Los Angeles. The facility hosts a gamut of body enthusiasts, from professional athletes and A-list celebrities to everyday people, in an environment that fosters fitness as a lifestyle, with brawn and health benefits being the winning result. “We give individual attention and that makes everyone want to come back,” says Baskett. “All of our clients become a part of our Athletic Gaines family.”
How does Baskett juggle being Husband of the Year, Mr. Mom and Fitness Franchiser? “You just find a way,” he says. “There [are] never enough hours in the day. The great thing about this facility is that we’ve developed a team, from top to bottom, where everyone looks out for each other. Everyone understands that I have a family at home, the reality show and I’m running around quite a bit. My life is camera-friendly. It all coincides together.”
Next up on his already jam-packed schedule are acting, a possible new reality show and talks of having another child with his wife. “You never learn anything from fear, so I’m moving forward with conquering it all.”
