📣 Rest is Rust. Motion is Lotion.
💪🏾My SPARTA Strength Class at the Malden Senior Center lives by this motto! Just look at these smiles. With ages from 65 to 97, we are a diverse community of all backgrounds and abilities. We don't just lift weights—we lift each other up.✨
#StrongerTogether #HealthEquity#SeniorFitness#Aging#Diversity #quote#Accessibility#Fitness#Inspiration#Community#America #northshorema #boston #fun #exercise #photography
Creative Equipment, Maximum Fun 😅
🎯Who says you need fancy equipment for a great workout? For my SPARTA Strength Class for Seniors (ages 65-97), I love getting creative with what's available.
➡️ This video shows how I repurpose everyday items to make movement accessible, challenging, and #fun. Watch the rockstars at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose take on a new #fitness challenge using just a beach ball and a hula hoop! ✨
#health #northshorema #community#Accessibility #aging #mentalhealth
📣 We interrupt your regular timeline for this important message: Martha ✨and Pixie 🐶 brought the energy to their online workout. 💪🏾
#dogs #fitness #humor #fun #pets #teamwork #smile #inspiration #health #dogsofmastodon
🔱 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! 💪🏾
📣Age Is Just a Number: Healthy #Aging in Action
💪🏾In my SPARTA Strength Class at the Malden Senior Center, members aged 65 to 97 are proving that chronological age doesn’t define their mental and physical capacity.
🎯They’re not just redefining #fitness —they’re reclaiming strength, mobility, and joy in movement.
#HealthEquity#Boston#Gym #health #community #inspiration #life #accessibility #wellness #fallprevention #fun #diversity
🎥 Online #Fitness Client Spotlight: Meet Susan, 79-Year-Young Rockstar!💫
🚀Watch her perform a single-leg bodyweight hip hinge
🔹Balance
🔹Ankle and Foot Strength
🔹Unilateral Focus to Address Muscle Immbalances
🔹Breath Control
✅The light tap to a stable object isn’t assistance—it’s confidence insurance. No leaning, just a gentle checkpoint to support her autonomy and safety
💪🏾It’s been an honor to coach her, but even more, it’s been an honor to witness her
😵💫Ever Felt Dizzy Standing Up? Let’s Talk Orthostatic Tolerance!
🚨Orthostatic tolerance = the body’s ability to handle posture changes without dizziness or fatigue. Vital for older adults. Essential for independence.
💪🏾Watch my 65+ online client do Pushups → Landmine Pivot & Press. What looks like a simple combo is much more.
✅Training smart is training with purpose.
#fitness #gym #balance#Boston #strengthtraining #brain #workout #personaltrainer #facts #fallprevention
🔥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
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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 …
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
📣July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and leadership of people with disabilities.
➡️This month, and every month, I am committed to advancing inclusiveness, access, and pride in all abilities across the health and fitness industry, and within the broader community. - Coach Julio
#DisabilityPrideMonth#ADA #pride#Accessibility#Fitness#Sports#Health#Ableism #adaptive #equity #equality
😻 Timeline cleanse: Xing Xing the Rescue Kitty❤️ Tissue Paper.
#catsofmastodon #kittens #cat #pets #fitness #humor #photography #rescuecat #animals #smile#StressRelief
💥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
💪🏾#Exercise of the Day: Old School Bodyweight Tricep Dips!
📌With 20 years in the #fitness industry, and at 50, I know firsthand that bodyweight training is incredibly effective and often overlooked.
💡Fun Fact: Strong triceps, especially the long head, aren’t just for bigger arms – they’re also important for shoulder #health and stability!
➡️Check out these 4 tricep dip variations designed for all fitness levels – perfect for anywhere, anytime.
💪🏾#Community Building & #Health Equity in Dorchester!
📣I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be coaching an #inclusive HIIT class at the 4th annual D4 Heatwave Weekend in Dorchester – my home neighborhood in #Boston!
💥The #fun kicks off with a Movie Night on August 8th. Then, we’ll keep the vibes high on August 9th with a full day of family fun, #fitness, and community spirit.
➡️ Let’s spread the word! Please share this post and bring your friends and #family. All are welcome!
Apple to GNU/Linux Journal: Food and exercise tracking with LibreOffice Calc
Transitioning my health tracking from proprietary apps on Apple devices to Free Software on GNU+Linux has proven fairly easy. The result is a simple spreadsheet that is private, future-proof, easy to update and back-up.
#Apple#Computing#Health#Fitness#FreeSoftware#GNU + #Linux#LibreOffice
Apple to GNU/Linux Journal: Food and exercise tracking with LibreOffice Calc
Transitioning my health tracking from proprietary apps on Apple devices to Free Software on GNU+Linux has proven fairly easy. The result is a simple spreadsheet that is private, future-proof, easy to update and back-up.
#Apple#Computing#Health#Fitness#FreeSoftware#GNU + #Linux#LibreOffice
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
🗣️Thank you to Nate for having me on the Coach Vision #Podcast
To fellow coaches and #fitness pros: Our lived experiences aren’t just valid—they’re vital. They help us build inclusive spaces, challenge #racism and #misogyny, and drive #health equity in our industry and communities💪🏾
📣These conversations aren’t always easy—but they’re always necessary. And they’re worth it
▶️Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/9RBVCyw6OTc?si=Kb3qvrKif_Tjpkh2
🥊Fight Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) with Unilateral Strength Training!
🔥Watch my 50+ online rockstar client (first time!) crush the underused single-arm dumbbell front squat.
✅Contralateral loading—holding the weight on one side—not only challenges balance, but also activates deep stabilizers that bilateral exercises often miss. Bonus: it supports joint health from knees to spine
💪🏾Unilateral training like this is essential for building a stronger, healthier you!
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