Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

💥Battle isolation with senior group fitness!

At the Milano Senior Center in #Melrose, MA, members ages 65–97 are proving that movement builds more than muscle—it builds belonging. This seated battle ropes circuit (side winders!) delivers more than physical power—it’s community in motion.💪🏾

#Fitness #seniors #ageism#Boston#CommunityBuilding #exercise#healthequity #mentalhealth#Fitness #melrosema #northshorema #healthyaging #fun
Mother Bones
@_L1vY_@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 9 months ago

Getting older does not cause conservatism. That is a myth promoted by conservatives.

[H/T to @mattalhonte for the referenced article: "Seniors Are More #Conservative Because the #Poor Don’t Survive to Become #Seniors, By Ed Kilgore"]

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/05/poor-people-often-dont-survive-to-become-seniors-who-vote.html

Just as #privilege accrues the older you get, ALSO #marginalization and deprivation accrue. If you start out on the downside, you can end up much much worse off as you age. Thank you to @mattalhonte for the following related link: [Title: "Seniors Are More #Conservative Because the #Poor Don't Survive to Become #Seniors, By Ed Kilgore"] https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/05/poor-people-often-dont-survive-to-become-seniors-who-vote.html (5/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:11 PM
Just as #privilege accrues the older you get, ALSO #marginalization and deprivation accrue. If you start out on the downside, you can end up much much worse off as you age. Thank you to @mattalhonte for the following related link: [Title: "Seniors Are More #Conservative Because the #Poor Don't Survive to Become #Seniors, By Ed Kilgore"] https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/05/poor-people-often-dont-survive-to-become-seniors-who-vote.html (5/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:11 PM
Just as #privilege accrues the older you get, ALSO #marginalization and deprivation accrue. If you start out on the downside, you can end up much much worse off as you age. Thank you to @mattalhonte for the following related link: [Title: "Seniors Are More #Conservative Because the #Poor Don't Survive to Become #Seniors, By Ed Kilgore"] https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/05/poor-people-often-dont-survive-to-become-seniors-who-vote.html (5/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:11 PM
Mother Bones Nov 22, 2022 There is a TON of research on this, I'm not just spitballing. I've been in this field for decades. And I've watched the statistics I studied play out IRL over and over and over for myself and everyone I've known. (Including hundreds of clients.) This is one of the reasons I'm so annoyed with the intergenerational divisiveness being pushed down all our throats. It's bullsht. We have allies and enemies across every generation. (3/5) This is also related to the myth that "racism will die out" or "homophobia will die out' as older people die. No, bigotry and fascistic attitudes *don't just die out, they must be actively fought and defeated on an ongoing basis. Because sometimes we make the mistake of thinking "Oh, the youth must not be bigoted like their forebears" but guess what. If that were true we wouldn't have had the tiki torches or the terf explosion. Allies and enemies in every generation. (4/5)
Mother Bones Nov 22, 2022 There is a TON of research on this, I'm not just spitballing. I've been in this field for decades. And I've watched the statistics I studied play out IRL over and over and over for myself and everyone I've known. (Including hundreds of clients.) This is one of the reasons I'm so annoyed with the intergenerational divisiveness being pushed down all our throats. It's bullsht. We have allies and enemies across every generation. (3/5) This is also related to the myth that "racism will die out" or "homophobia will die out' as older people die. No, bigotry and fascistic attitudes *don't just die out, they must be actively fought and defeated on an ongoing basis. Because sometimes we make the mistake of thinking "Oh, the youth must not be bigoted like their forebears" but guess what. If that were true we wouldn't have had the tiki torches or the terf explosion. Allies and enemies in every generation. (4/5)
Mother Bones Nov 22, 2022 There is a TON of research on this, I'm not just spitballing. I've been in this field for decades. And I've watched the statistics I studied play out IRL over and over and over for myself and everyone I've known. (Including hundreds of clients.) This is one of the reasons I'm so annoyed with the intergenerational divisiveness being pushed down all our throats. It's bullsht. We have allies and enemies across every generation. (3/5) This is also related to the myth that "racism will die out" or "homophobia will die out' as older people die. No, bigotry and fascistic attitudes *don't just die out, they must be actively fought and defeated on an ongoing basis. Because sometimes we make the mistake of thinking "Oh, the youth must not be bigoted like their forebears" but guess what. If that were true we wouldn't have had the tiki torches or the terf explosion. Allies and enemies in every generation. (4/5)
Ageing doesn't cause conservatism "Let's get something straight. Growing old doesn't make people #conservative. In fact the more marginalized identity statuses a person has, the LESS conservative they grow over time. The reason we equate "old" with "conservative" is that #marginalization kills people off younger. Some of the most radical people you know are old. It's just a lot of others died before they could get there, so there's a diminishing proportion. (2/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:06 PM
Ageing doesn't cause conservatism "Let's get something straight. Growing old doesn't make people #conservative. In fact the more marginalized identity statuses a person has, the LESS conservative they grow over time. The reason we equate "old" with "conservative" is that #marginalization kills people off younger. Some of the most radical people you know are old. It's just a lot of others died before they could get there, so there's a diminishing proportion. (2/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:06 PM
Ageing doesn't cause conservatism "Let's get something straight. Growing old doesn't make people #conservative. In fact the more marginalized identity statuses a person has, the LESS conservative they grow over time. The reason we equate "old" with "conservative" is that #marginalization kills people off younger. Some of the most radical people you know are old. It's just a lot of others died before they could get there, so there's a diminishing proportion. (2/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:06 PM
Mother Bo... @_L1vY_ Nov 22, 2022 * Okay, I am sorry to quote myself but this a topic I've picked over and embodied for years, both personally and professionally. When I shot off a bird thread about it in the grocery store parking lot in October of 2021, it resonated with a lot of people so I'm going to reproduce my words here, where there may be a different or more nuanced discussion about it. Here goes: getting older does not make people conservative, that's a myth made by conservatives. (1/5)
Mother Bo... @_L1vY_ Nov 22, 2022 * Okay, I am sorry to quote myself but this a topic I've picked over and embodied for years, both personally and professionally. When I shot off a bird thread about it in the grocery store parking lot in October of 2021, it resonated with a lot of people so I'm going to reproduce my words here, where there may be a different or more nuanced discussion about it. Here goes: getting older does not make people conservative, that's a myth made by conservatives. (1/5)
Mother Bo... @_L1vY_ Nov 22, 2022 * Okay, I am sorry to quote myself but this a topic I've picked over and embodied for years, both personally and professionally. When I shot off a bird thread about it in the grocery store parking lot in October of 2021, it resonated with a lot of people so I'm going to reproduce my words here, where there may be a different or more nuanced discussion about it. Here goes: getting older does not make people conservative, that's a myth made by conservatives. (1/5)
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago
#Ageism Doesn’t Belong Here. #Community Does. 🛡️💪🏾

My SPARTA Strength Class (ages 65–97) at the Malden Senior Center welcomed two summer interns into a full-body experience. ✨These rockstars didn’t just demonstrate—they inspired. From cheers to high-fives, it was age-defying unity in motion.

📣We’re not just breaking a sweat—we’re breaking stereotypes.

#healthequity #fitness #inclusion #seniors #genz #fun #health #teamwork #exercise #workout#Boston
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp last month

🥵 #Heatwave Alert: Older Adults and Hydration

📚 Did you know? Dehydration becomes even more dangerous during extreme heat—raising the risk of falls, fatigue, and heatstroke, especially for older adults.

▶️ In this video, I explain why the risk of dehydration increases with age and share practical tips to stay hydrated throughout the day.💦

✨Please share! Hydration isn’t just important—it’s protective.

#seniors #fallprevention #stroke #health#Boston #olderadults #fitness #publichealth
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

Movement. Connection. Belonging.💪🏾

✨Just another day at the Malden Senior Center.

✅ Every week, people ages 65 to 95+ move together, grow together, laugh together, and remind us that we are stronger together.

#fitness #seniors #inspiration #fun #health #diversity #teamwork #sarcopenia #healthyaging #boston #bostonfitness #maldenma #northshorema
Mother Bones
@_L1vY_@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 9 months ago

Getting older does not cause conservatism. That is a myth promoted by conservatives.

[H/T to @mattalhonte for the referenced article: "Seniors Are More #Conservative Because the #Poor Don’t Survive to Become #Seniors, By Ed Kilgore"]

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/05/poor-people-often-dont-survive-to-become-seniors-who-vote.html

Just as #privilege accrues the older you get, ALSO #marginalization and deprivation accrue. If you start out on the downside, you can end up much much worse off as you age. Thank you to @mattalhonte for the following related link: [Title: "Seniors Are More #Conservative Because the #Poor Don't Survive to Become #Seniors, By Ed Kilgore"] https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/05/poor-people-often-dont-survive-to-become-seniors-who-vote.html (5/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:11 PM
Just as #privilege accrues the older you get, ALSO #marginalization and deprivation accrue. If you start out on the downside, you can end up much much worse off as you age. Thank you to @mattalhonte for the following related link: [Title: "Seniors Are More #Conservative Because the #Poor Don't Survive to Become #Seniors, By Ed Kilgore"] https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/05/poor-people-often-dont-survive-to-become-seniors-who-vote.html (5/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:11 PM
Just as #privilege accrues the older you get, ALSO #marginalization and deprivation accrue. If you start out on the downside, you can end up much much worse off as you age. Thank you to @mattalhonte for the following related link: [Title: "Seniors Are More #Conservative Because the #Poor Don't Survive to Become #Seniors, By Ed Kilgore"] https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/05/poor-people-often-dont-survive-to-become-seniors-who-vote.html (5/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:11 PM
Mother Bones Nov 22, 2022 There is a TON of research on this, I'm not just spitballing. I've been in this field for decades. And I've watched the statistics I studied play out IRL over and over and over for myself and everyone I've known. (Including hundreds of clients.) This is one of the reasons I'm so annoyed with the intergenerational divisiveness being pushed down all our throats. It's bullsht. We have allies and enemies across every generation. (3/5) This is also related to the myth that "racism will die out" or "homophobia will die out' as older people die. No, bigotry and fascistic attitudes *don't just die out, they must be actively fought and defeated on an ongoing basis. Because sometimes we make the mistake of thinking "Oh, the youth must not be bigoted like their forebears" but guess what. If that were true we wouldn't have had the tiki torches or the terf explosion. Allies and enemies in every generation. (4/5)
Mother Bones Nov 22, 2022 There is a TON of research on this, I'm not just spitballing. I've been in this field for decades. And I've watched the statistics I studied play out IRL over and over and over for myself and everyone I've known. (Including hundreds of clients.) This is one of the reasons I'm so annoyed with the intergenerational divisiveness being pushed down all our throats. It's bullsht. We have allies and enemies across every generation. (3/5) This is also related to the myth that "racism will die out" or "homophobia will die out' as older people die. No, bigotry and fascistic attitudes *don't just die out, they must be actively fought and defeated on an ongoing basis. Because sometimes we make the mistake of thinking "Oh, the youth must not be bigoted like their forebears" but guess what. If that were true we wouldn't have had the tiki torches or the terf explosion. Allies and enemies in every generation. (4/5)
Mother Bones Nov 22, 2022 There is a TON of research on this, I'm not just spitballing. I've been in this field for decades. And I've watched the statistics I studied play out IRL over and over and over for myself and everyone I've known. (Including hundreds of clients.) This is one of the reasons I'm so annoyed with the intergenerational divisiveness being pushed down all our throats. It's bullsht. We have allies and enemies across every generation. (3/5) This is also related to the myth that "racism will die out" or "homophobia will die out' as older people die. No, bigotry and fascistic attitudes *don't just die out, they must be actively fought and defeated on an ongoing basis. Because sometimes we make the mistake of thinking "Oh, the youth must not be bigoted like their forebears" but guess what. If that were true we wouldn't have had the tiki torches or the terf explosion. Allies and enemies in every generation. (4/5)
Ageing doesn't cause conservatism "Let's get something straight. Growing old doesn't make people #conservative. In fact the more marginalized identity statuses a person has, the LESS conservative they grow over time. The reason we equate "old" with "conservative" is that #marginalization kills people off younger. Some of the most radical people you know are old. It's just a lot of others died before they could get there, so there's a diminishing proportion. (2/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:06 PM
Ageing doesn't cause conservatism "Let's get something straight. Growing old doesn't make people #conservative. In fact the more marginalized identity statuses a person has, the LESS conservative they grow over time. The reason we equate "old" with "conservative" is that #marginalization kills people off younger. Some of the most radical people you know are old. It's just a lot of others died before they could get there, so there's a diminishing proportion. (2/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:06 PM
Ageing doesn't cause conservatism "Let's get something straight. Growing old doesn't make people #conservative. In fact the more marginalized identity statuses a person has, the LESS conservative they grow over time. The reason we equate "old" with "conservative" is that #marginalization kills people off younger. Some of the most radical people you know are old. It's just a lot of others died before they could get there, so there's a diminishing proportion. (2/5) Nov 22, 2022, 01:06 PM
Mother Bo... @_L1vY_ Nov 22, 2022 * Okay, I am sorry to quote myself but this a topic I've picked over and embodied for years, both personally and professionally. When I shot off a bird thread about it in the grocery store parking lot in October of 2021, it resonated with a lot of people so I'm going to reproduce my words here, where there may be a different or more nuanced discussion about it. Here goes: getting older does not make people conservative, that's a myth made by conservatives. (1/5)
Mother Bo... @_L1vY_ Nov 22, 2022 * Okay, I am sorry to quote myself but this a topic I've picked over and embodied for years, both personally and professionally. When I shot off a bird thread about it in the grocery store parking lot in October of 2021, it resonated with a lot of people so I'm going to reproduce my words here, where there may be a different or more nuanced discussion about it. Here goes: getting older does not make people conservative, that's a myth made by conservatives. (1/5)
Mother Bo... @_L1vY_ Nov 22, 2022 * Okay, I am sorry to quote myself but this a topic I've picked over and embodied for years, both personally and professionally. When I shot off a bird thread about it in the grocery store parking lot in October of 2021, it resonated with a lot of people so I'm going to reproduce my words here, where there may be a different or more nuanced discussion about it. Here goes: getting older does not make people conservative, that's a myth made by conservatives. (1/5)