📣Not your average senior fitness class!

🤩From 18lb ball slams to ladder drills, my SPARTA Strength crew (ages 65–94!) proves that practice makes progress at the Malden Senior Center.

🎯This class is designed for all abilities, fostering #community and promoting healthy aging.

🎥 Watch till the end for an incredible feat that’ll leave you inspired.

#fitness #fallprevention #muscle #seniors #workout #healthequity #fun #northshorema #boston #health #gym #sarcopenia #seniorfitness #hiit

Anyone have a FOSS fitness tracker they like? I've signed up at a local gym for the winter and I'd like a way to log activities each week.

This is only for me so I can make sure I'm getting my money's worth. Android, prefer local apps with no login/signup.

Edit 12/6: I'm trying out GymRoutine and Simple, both on FDroid. I like GymRoutine's flexibility for non-weight tracking (time rather than reps) but the calendar for Simple is nice. We'll see what sticks.

#fitness

🐾 Clemmie’s first day on the job! At just 8 months old, this rescue kitty brings nothing but pawsitivity to the Fitness Foundry team .😸

#cats #fitness #kitty #gym #fun #pets #rescuecat #humor #photography #catsofmastodon

#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.💥

#muscle #workout #nyc #boston

🍑 Stronger Glutes. Booty Training!

⏰ From the #Fitness Foundry Video Vault (2023)
📍Recorded at Rock Spot Climbing, Malden, MA

🎯In this video, I break down proper form for Bilateral and Single-Leg Hip Thrusts—essential for building glute strength and hip stability.

✅Great for runners, body-sculptors, and anyone looking to support lower back and knee #health.

👍🏽Can be done at home or in the gym—no excuses!

#rockclimbing #running #StrengthTraining #sports #Health #northshorema #boston #exercise

Anyone have a FOSS fitness tracker they like? I've signed up at a local gym for the winter and I'd like a way to log activities each week.

This is only for me so I can make sure I'm getting my money's worth. Android, prefer local apps with no login/signup.

Edit 12/6: I'm trying out GymRoutine and Simple, both on FDroid. I like GymRoutine's flexibility for non-weight tracking (time rather than reps) but the calendar for Simple is nice. We'll see what sticks.

#fitness

🔥 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

#health #science #nutrition #fitness #boston

High Air Pollution Could Diminish Exercise Benefits by 50%, Study Finds

https://scienceclock.com/exercise-may-protect-less-when-air-pollution-is-high-study-finds/

#HackerNews #airpollution #exercise #health #benefits #study #findings #fitness

📣 Fitness motivation courtesy of the rockstar members ages 65-94 from my SPARTA Strength Class at the Malden Senior Center. 💪🏾

🎯 This class is designed for all abilities and rooted in community building.

It’s never too late to get active! 👟

#fitness #aging #health #seniors #communitybuilding #healthequity #seniorfitness #healthyaging #longevity #groupfitness #maldenma #northshorema #hiit

🔥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

💪🏾One rep at a time, one paw at a time🐾

😸 Xing Xing and Clemmie the rescue kitties approved.

#caturday #cats #kitten #workout #fitness #rescuecat #fun #photography #catsofmastodon

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.

#caturday #boston #over50 #exercise #health #humor #gym

🌈 Inclusive Fitness. Health Equity

✨All abilities are welcome at my SPARTA Strength Class, designed for ages 65-95, at the Malden Senior Center.

Stronger Together💪🏾

#seniors #disability #fitness #Accessibility #health #aging #muscle #fun

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

🚫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