What did I learn from this year's annual blood test results?
I shouldn’t run 40 miles the day before I get the blood drawn…
…unless I tell my doctor about the run *before* they see the results. 😆
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What did I learn from this year's annual blood test results?
I shouldn’t run 40 miles the day before I get the blood drawn…
…unless I tell my doctor about the run *before* they see the results. 😆
Community Building. Health Equity💪🏾
To the rockstars ⭐️ of my 6-week Inclusive HIIT Series in Malden—thank you.
Your energy, effort, and smiles lit up every single class.😅
I’m honored to be part of your fitness journey, and I couldn’t be prouder of this crew. 🏆
📣We are Stronger Together.
#hiit #maldenma #Northshorema #gym #health #PublicHealth #fitness #Inclusion #fun #exercise #wellness #boston #boston
💬I received a surprise text today—and it made my day. 😀
One of my former online fitness clients, Carol Ann (age 55), hit a major milestone:
🧱 Plank with a 45 lb plate
⏱ Held for 2 minutes
🔥 First time ever
🎯Carol Ann continues to break stereotypes about women and aging—proving that strength, discipline, and progress have no expiration date.
📣Let’s keep celebrating everyday victories—because they’re anything but ordinary.
 
 #fitness  #over50  #WomenHealth  #women  #aging  #life  #health  #exercise
📣 Make Balance Training a Blast!
Watch my rockstar 79-year-young online client loving ❤️the wall ball rebounds with a glow-in-the-dark puffer ball—facing forward and sideways.
✨ Hand-eye coordination
🧠 Reaction time (fall prevention)
💪🏾 Confidence in motion
😂 Movement + laughter = the ultimate wellness combo.
#MentalHealth #seniors #fitness #life #FallPrevention #HealthyAging #smile #StressRelief #fun #exercise #Boston #homefitness #maldenma #balancetraining #northshorema #personaltrainer
💪🏾 IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET ACTIVE!
💥Today was my second time teaching the SPARTA Strength Class in partnership with Mystic Valley Elder Services for the incredible residents at Heritage House in Malden, MA.
They tackled power, strength, and partner exercises with amazing energy⚡️
🔊 Turn up the sound for the cheers and laughter!😅
#Fitness #exercise #community #eldercare #seniors #health #aging #mentalhealth #accessibility #fun #life #fallprevention #northshorema #boston #hiit #inspiration
💪🏾 Exercise of the Day: 90/90 Hip Mobility to Standing (Progression)
↕️ From floor to functional.
Phase 1: Bodyweight transition
Phase 2: With medicine ball for added core demand
🎯Targets hip mobility, core control, and functional strength.
✨ Do anywhere. Anytime.
#coach #fitness #workout #gym #homefitness #health #nyc #boston #personaltrainer #hipmobility #online #exercise #mindbody
Fitness Gods, hear my prayer! 🙏🏽
Turning 51 in a few weeks, so I had to test my favorite sequence—what I call the 😅Holy Trinity of Push-Ups:
One-Arm ➡️ Diamond ➡️ Plyo Clap.
Wasn’t sure I still had it… but I do.💪🏾
📣 Age is just a number!
🇺🇸🇩🇴 ¡Pa’lante siempre!
#fitness #latinos #coach #outdoors #over50 #exercise #Inspiration #pushup #life #fun #maldenma #northshorema #boston #healthyaging #coach #personaltrainer
#Exercise of the Day: Mini Band Skaters👟 (Foot-Level Variation)
🎯Low-cost. High impact. This variation—demonstrated by my online #fitness client—uses a mini band around the feet (not the ankles!) to seriously increase resistance and demand greater control. (Therabands work too.)
✅ Glute Medius Activation
✅ Eccentric Control
✅ Lateral Stability
💥Perfect for beginners building foundational strength or seasoned movers looking for a fresh challenge.
Old School Exercise of the Day 💪🏾🌀
Traveling Swings on the Continuous Bar
✨ Demonstrated by my #online rockstar client Jill. First time trying this movement—and this clip shows her third set. She started unsure, but stuck with it and realized: she can do this. From static hangs to traveling swings, she’s building strength, confidence, and control.
🎯Simple. Challenging. #Fun. Can be done at the gym or your local #exercise park.
Never give up—only pull up. 🔥
😅Smiles and Sweat in Malden!
The energy was amazing as we kicked off our 6-week HIIT series.🔥 Everyone brought their A-game, and it was awesome to see all abilities moving together.
🎯From battle ropes to TRX, bands, and ladder drills—we focused on heart health, strength, and fun. Let’s keep it going!
#fitness #malden #health #hiit #diversity #community #exercise #workout #fun #healthequity
#Fitness #Exercise & #GrassrootsSport picks (continued):
GENERAL FITNESS:
 @FitForFun (in German)
 @PrimeSports (in German)
WOMEN'S FITNESS:
 @self 
 @Shape 
 @womenshealth 
 @WomensHealthUK 
 @WomensRunning 
MEN'S FITNESS:
 @MensHealth 
 @MensHealth_de 
 @MensHealthUK 
CYCLING:
 @Bicycling 
 @BikeMag 
 @BikeRadar 
 @cdncyclingmag 
GOLF:
 @Golf 
HIKING & CLIMBING:
 @BackpackerMag 
 @Climbing 
 @outside 
RUNNING:
 @RunnersWorld 
 @RunnersWorldUK 
 @WomensRunning 
SKIING:
 @PowderMag 
SURFING:
 @Surfer 
3/3
#Fitness #Exercise & #GrassrootsSport picks of the day (continued):
➡️ @trailspotting - Hiking guide for New Hampshire, California, rest of USA
➡️ @m750 - Runner & cyclist in New England USA
➡️ @stephenhui - Experienced hiking guide author in BC Canada
➡️ ! @fittogether - Fitness discussion group emphasising mutual support
➡️ ! @hiking - Hiking discussion group
➡️ ! @menshealth - Men's health discussion group
➡️ ! @roadbike - Road cycling discussion group
2/3
#Fitness #Exercise & #GrassrootsSport picks of the day:
➡️ @3morereps_workouts - Exercise & yoga videos by PT instructor
➡️ @Fitnessfoundry - Award-winning fitness instructor, fitness for all, health equity
➡️ @gadgetbridge - Free open source software for fitness trackers, smartwatches etc
➡️ @endracing - Non-profit endurance races (swimming, cycling, running) in North Dakota USA
➡️ @WDCV_Frauen - Women's cricket in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (in German & English)
🧵 1/3
Knee Surgery to Beast Mode💥
💪🏾Two years ago, my rockstar online fitness client Jill faced knee surgery after a ski accident. Today, she’s rewriting her story—plyometric push-ups, single-leg box drives, and pistol squats like a pro.
🎯This isn’t just fitness. It’s resilience, growth, and a comeback that inspires.
📣Never give up!
#fitness #gym #workout #Boston #NYC #exercise #athletes #hiit #personaltrainer #FitnessMotivation
📣 Professional Update: New Partnership in Healthy #Aging for Malden
💪🏾Today I introduced my SPARTA Strength Class at Heritage House in collaboration with Mystic Valley Elder Services . This class is designed to make movement accessible, fun, and empowering for all abilities. 💥
🎯It wasn’t just about #fitness—it was about building #community. Looking forward to future sessions with these incredible residents.✨
#health #seniors #exercise #workout #fun #mentalhealth #inspiration
Exercises of the day: Chain-loaded clean squat to overhead press + Commando pull-ups 💪🏾
🇺🇸Back home in the U.S., I advocate for health equity. Here in #Kyiv, I found a living example of it.
🇺🇦First visit to the legendary Kachalka outdoor gym, built from scrap metal and community spirit.
🎯This gym isn’t just about fitness; it’s about connection and the enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people.
#Ukraine #HealthEquity#Community #outdoors #gym #fitness #coach #health #exercise #fun#Boston
💪🏾 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
You know that guy who makes the super supportive exercise videos where he’s like “can’t do a pull up? Work your way up to it by doing these other exercises first!” and super the opposite of all the shame-based exercise crap from gym class?
Turns out he has an app. I discovered I needed to scale back like 3 levels on pushups.
Hybrid Fitness Routine
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✅ Knee Raises:
20-13
✅ Incline Pushups:
12-13
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🔥 1 Day Streak
 #exercise #calisthenics#HybridCalisthenics
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