🇺🇦 🌅It’s early morning in Odesa, and I’m heading to my next destination for humanitarian volunteering: Kharkiv.
🗣️This will be my first time working with a small, community-led Ukrainian group there, and I’m honored to join their efforts.
✅ I I’ll be sure to share updates from the ground.
Wishing everyone a great day. ✨
#Kharkiv #Odesa #Ukraine#Volunteer#America#Humanitarian#Travel#Democracy#Boston#Coach#Firstresponders #ukrainian
💪🏾 Pull-ups for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Day two, early morning in Odesa. Before the work began, I found a calisthenics 🌳park for a mini workout.
As a 50-year-old humanitarian volunteer, I've learned that my well-being is part of the mission. When I take time for my mental and physical health, I can show up fully—ready to give all my energy and focus to the people of Ukraine.🌻
#Odesa #fitness #exercise #outdoor #nature#ukraine #mentalhealth #selfcare #volunteer #coach #pullups#Boston
🌅🇺🇦 It’s sunrise in Lviv, and I’m heading to my next destination: Odesa. This will be my first time volunteering with a small, community-led Ukrainian humanitarian group there, and I’m honored to join their work. I’ll be sure to share updates from the ground.
Wishing everyone a great day.✨
#Odesa #Ukraine #volunteer#Lviv #democracy #sunrise #humanitarian #boston #coach #humanitarianaid #freedom#slavaukraini#standwithukraine #photography
🧵1/2 📣 Rejecting #Misogyny is #Patriotism
🗣️As a #coach, an uncle, and a son, I have a responsibility to speak out against this culture of disrespect and misogyny. I call upon others in the sports and #fitness industry to do the same—not tomorrow, but today.
🚨The sexualization of #WNBA athletes, the rhetoric from elected leaders, and the constant mockery of women’s dignity by social media influencers are not isolated incidents. These are deliberate, dehumanizing actions, reflected in
🔱 Wearing my Ukrainian trident hat with pride while sharing one of my favorite exercises: the Cossack squat. This movement has deep roots in Ukrainian culture, and it's a powerful way to build mobility, strength, and longevity—all qualities inspired by the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
With 20 years in the #fitness industry and 50 years young, I'm a firm believer in the power of functional movement. I'm not giving up, and you don't have to either! 💪🏾
🔥Battle ropes—great for indoor or outdoor training. Low-cost gear, high impact. At Malden’s #Fitness Court, I walk through grip techniques and rope variations you can build on—whether you’re just getting started or leveling up.
At 50 years young, I know: strength is for everyone. 💯
#outdoors #weightloss #exercise#healthequity#Boston #northshorema #coach #fun #cardio #northshorema #over50 #accessibility #community
The story of the blue doll🇺🇦🇺🇸
🎁A gift from an incredible woman—Mrs. Olena.
She remembered me from my last volunteering in #Kyiv.🇺🇦
When she’s not weaving camouflage nets, she crafts handmade dolls for frontline defenders, too.✨
This one found its way to Malden.🇺🇸
I’m thinking of her. And the people of #Ukraine 🇺🇦
#cats #koty #arts #culture #dolls#standwithukraine #boston #volunteer #freedom #democracy #heroes #emt #coach #ukrainian#slavaukraini
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📣Bridging the Gap: #Fitness and #Healthcare for Healthy Aging
📌With over 20 years in the fitness industry and as an EMT-B, I’ve seen firsthand the unnecessary divide between the #medical and fitness communities. It’s time we break down these barriers and work together to build a healthier future.
🎯Preventive care is the cornerstone of healthy aging. That’s why I always encourage my clients, no matter their fitness level, to schedule annual checkups. These regular appointments are …
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… crucial for early detection and maintaining overall well-being.
➡️ But the bridge goes both ways. I urge the medical community to recognize and collaborate with local fitness professionals. We’re more than just movement experts; we’re a vital #community resource for accessible fitness, #wellness events, and guiding individuals toward healthy, active lives.
💪🏾Let’s build a stronger, more integrated network for healthy living, together. - #Coach Julio
Before the brand, before the coaching—there was ‘Shan.’ I tattooed it in my late 20s, long before Fitness Foundry. ‘Shan’ means mountain.⛰️
I wear the mountain because I believe in something bigger.✨
#branding #fitness #tattoo #art#Chinese #culture #coach#SmallBusiness #life#Boston #fitnesspro #fitnessgear #brands #logo#healthequity #personaltrainer
Friends of #Ukraine.🇺🇦
I recently joined Coach Nate on the Truth in the Arena podcast to share my #humanitarian #volunteer journey—from the #Poland -Ukraine border in 2022 to the continued work in Lviv, Kyiv, and Kherson.
I’ll never forget the resilience of displaced Ukrainians—or the strength I witnessed in our collective effort.
Every act of solidarity—from donations to conversations—makes a difference.
▶️Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/9RBVCyw6OTc
The trauma of racial profiling is real, and its effects—especially on youth—are long-lasting.
We must ensure that public spaces remain safe and welcoming—not sites of fear or intimidation.
Your voice matters. Don’t let silence win. Know your rights, and protect the rights of those you serve.
Link to story: https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-youth-baseball-coach-says-ice-agents-approached-members-team-practicing-riverside-park-manhattan/17060854/
#America#Democracy#Coach#Boston#Civilrights#History#Leaders#Immigrants #racism #fascism #sports #freedom #nyc
🎬Fitness Foundry Video Vault: Jump Rope Essentials to Advanced
✅ From basic bounce to double unders, this throwback shows it all. 🌀 A timeless tool, low-cost and high-impact—perfect for beginners leveling up and vets staying sharp.
Repurposed, but never retired. The rope still reigns. 👑
#fitness #outdoors #jumprope#Boston #coach #workout #fun #oldschool #exercise#HealthyLiving #inspiration #personaltrainer #maldenma #northshorema
📣 Pro Tip: Ditch the Daily Weigh-Ins!
➡️ Weekly trends > daily noise.
📚 Fun fact: Studies show that consistency—not gimmicks, shortcuts, or fads—is one of the biggest predictors of long-term weight loss success.
#weightloss #fitness #facts #nutrition #personaltrainer #mentalhealth#Boston #health #coach #tips
💪🏽50 years young and still pulling my weight—literally.
➡️ This isn’t about showing off.
It’s about showing up.
For my health.
For my community.
Para mi comunidad.✨
#healthequity #patriotism #diversity #latino #community #fitness#America#Immigrants #unity#Boston#BostonFitness#Maldenma#Northshorema #coach #teamwork #quotes #outdoors
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🇺🇸🇺🇦 Why I Support and Volunteer in #Ukraine: A Personal Reflection
I often get asked—both here in the U.S. and in Ukraine—why I choose to #volunteer.
🗣️During my humanitarian trip to #Lviv in March 2025, a university student posed that very question. My answer was simple: To me, Ukrainian sovereignty represents the frontlines of the global struggle for freedom today.
In 2022, when Kyiv…
#StandWithUkraine#Boston#EMT #humanitarian #Ukraine #Kherson #Kharkiv#Democracy#Freedom #coach
⏳Unearthed from the 2021 Fitness Foundry vault: the landmine split jerk.💥
🎯 A powerful, non-traditional move to build unilateral explosiveness—great for addressing muscle imbalance, control, and stability. I was 47 when I filmed this, and it’s still a staple in my programming today.💪🏾
#fitness #weightlifting #personaltrainer #exercise #health #gym #workout#Boston #muscle #coach#Athletic
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