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#Gratitude 🧶🐾
😻 Josie from my SPARTA Strength class at the Malden Senior Center gifted my rescue kitties these incredible crocheted blankets. She truly is a rockstar!
💖The kitties say thank you!😸
#cats #crotchet #handmadegifts #kitty #rescuecat #maldenma #boston #smile #catsofmastodon #photography #fitness
📣Pro Fit Tip: Offset Squat for Strength
↔️Most people train squats with even loading. Offset squats complement your routine by revealing side-to-side imbalances that often go unnoticed. That becomes even more important after a lower-body injury (knee, hip, or back) and as we age.
🎯My online #fitness client shows how a simple shift in load placement challenges the core and deep stabilizers—building balance, control, and strength that supports you beyond the #gym.💥
🌙Tonight is my first evening shift for the winter season at the Malden Warming Center
🧤Alongside dedicated volunteers, we offer much more than just shelter during the harsh #winter months. We offer hope, access to critical resources, and a reminder that our guests are not alone.
✅Remember: Non-profits rely on community partners, donors, and volunteers. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant impact!
#homelessness #hunger #recovery #MentalHealth #Boston #humanity #housing
A Personal Share for International Volunteer Day 🇺🇸🇺🇦
I’ll never forget my first international volunteer experience in 2022 at the humanitarian center in Przemyśl, Poland 🇵🇱. I went expecting nothing in return—only to support Ukrainians displaced by the aggressor’s war.
🗣️One moment stayed with me: a simple “thank you” from those I came to help. But it wasn’t about me—it was about our collective effort and shared #humanity.🌍
#InternationalVolunteerDay #boston #poland #ukraine #peace #gratitude
🔥 PSA: Long-Term #WeightLoss Is Achievable
✅First step: Skip the pseudoscience. Ditch the gimmicks. Ignore the grifters.
💪🏾 With 20+ years as a certified personal trainer, I’ve helped real people lose 5 to 120+ pounds—and more importantly, keep it off.
▶️In this video, I break down:
• #FatLoss vs. #Muscle Gain (and why the scale lies)
• Cardio & Overtraining (what most people get wrong)
• Why Consistency > Intensity for real, lasting change
🪑 Fit Tip Series – Part 2: Better Knees, Seated!
🎯This low-impact unilateral move targets knee strength and stability—perfect for home or gym. Great for healthy aging, balance, and injury prevention.
🎥 Missed Part 1? Check out my standing single-leg squat progression!
#FitTips #sarcopenia #mobility #workout #balance #fallprevention #communityhealth #muscle #HomeGym #longevity #boston
💪🏾 Fit Tip from the Fitness Court in Malden, MA
⏰As we age, favoring one side can lead to instability, joint strain, and even increase fall risk. That’s why unilateral exercise is a game-changer!
👟Watch as I show you a few variations (assisted and unassisted) you can do for home or the gym!
🎯 Train smart. Move better. Age strong.
#squat #legday #boston #fittips #healthyaging #outdoors #exercise #healthequity #coach #gym #balance #outdoorfitness #over50 #workout #personaltrainer
#Homelessness is Rising. #Winter is Here. Let’s Act Local. 🚨
🗣️I invite you to join me in shining a light on the local organizations that keep our communities warm, nourished, and cared for.
🎯Non-profits can’t do this work alone. They rely on #community partners, donors, and volunteers—every bit of support matters.
✅Here are two that I support and volunteered with:
▪️Rosie’s place in #Boston
▪️Malden Warming Center
📣Drop the names of your favorite local #nonprofits in the comment.
🔥8 Effective Grip and Forearm Exercises for Healthy Aging!
👊🏽 Strong hands are conducive to brain health, longevity, and fighting #sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)!
🙌🏽 Grip strength transfers to activities of daily living such as holding grocery bags, using tools, and/or arm wrestling. 💪🏾
✅ There are many variations to accommodate all levels of #fitness.
#Brainhealth #aging #Longevity #StrengthTraining #muscle #health #grip #boston #gym #personaltrainer #exercise
Screw McBrainWorm's CDC - we've got the #Boston Public Health Commission
https://www.universalhub.com/2025/screw-mcbrainworms-cdc-weve-got-boston-public-health-commission
#vaccination
Caturday Clean-Grip Push Press 🐾🏋🏽♂️
I’m 51, with over 20 years in the #fitness industry—and I still love training for power (speed × strength). One of my favorite moves: the clean-grip push press.⚡️
🐈⬛But before the barbell moves, safety comes first—even if it’s just a cat toy in the way.
🎯Power training isn’t just for athletes or the young. There are variations to meet every age and ability. Train smart. Train strong. Train with purpose.
📲To those in the United States and European allied countries, please keep contacting your representatives to urge continued support for Ukraine.
🇺🇦I'm proud to be one of many who stand in solidarity and know that our collective efforts can create positive change in #Ukraine.
#volunteering #boston #kyiv #kharkiv #lviv #odesa #freedom #democracy #friendships
It appears someone in #CambridgeMA is scattering thumb tacks in bike lanes, particularly on Hampshire St.
I guess it's not enough to do anti-mobility violence from the inside of a vehicle, huh?
Cloudflare may be down, but #MeshCore is up.
#Boston #CambridgeMA @GossiTheDog https://cyberplace.social/@GossiTheDog/115570551884305954
Fun Fit Fact! ⏰
As we age, we lose power (strength plus speed) at twice the rate of strength alone.
▶️ Watch my amazing rockSTARs (ages 65 to 94) at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose MA demonstrate a few power moves.
Why Power Training Matters:
▪️ Improved Reaction Time — helps prevent falls
🧠 #Brain Boost — may support cognitive #health
👊🏽 Fights #Sarcopenia — combats age related muscle loss
😅 And yes… it is #fun too!
#boston #community #aging #fitness #workout #muscle #mentalhealth #life
It appears someone in #CambridgeMA is scattering thumb tacks in bike lanes, particularly on Hampshire St.
I guess it's not enough to do anti-mobility violence from the inside of a vehicle, huh?
I just donated to support the people of Jamaica. 🇯🇲
The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa has left many families in #Jamaica struggling to find basic necessities like food and clean water. My friends at The Authentic Caribbean Foundation is working to send a shipment of supplies to those in need, but we need your help to cover the shipping costs.
Whether it’s a repost to share this mission, or a small donation—every act of solidarity makes a difference.
Cloudflare may be down, but #MeshCore is up.
#Boston #CambridgeMA @GossiTheDog https://cyberplace.social/@GossiTheDog/115570551884305954
🚫Stop the crunches, start the Anti-Rotation Dead Bug! (Over 50+)
🔥Looking for a move that torches your core without stressing your spine? Meet the dead bug variation that does it all, demonstrated by my online rockstar fitness client!
🎯Use a band at home or cables at the gym. Plus, it’s easy to modify for all fitness levels.
#Fitness #over50 #Boston #gym #exercise #health #Longevity #muscle #fitfam #coach #healthyaging #lifestyle #personaltrainer #homefitness #sarcopenia #spinehealth
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇸
🇺🇸🇺🇦 My Ukrainian friends at Coast of Life in #Odesa, whom I volunteered with this year making trench candles and healing balms, just confirmed shipment of my donation of SICH tourniquets for the heroes on the frontline.
📲To those in the United States and European allied countries, please keep contacting your representatives to urge continued support for Ukraine.
🇺🇦Our collective efforts can create positive change in #Ukraine.
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