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Boston and Malden, MA 🇺🇸
🗣️This isn’t just a video about what I do, but why I do it.
As a first-generation 🇺🇸🇩🇴Dominican and award-winning personal trainer, author, an EMT-B, my mission is to build bridges and empower communities through movement, mentorship, and civic action.
👟On my way back from Dunkin’ this morning, I heard a familiar meow along the Northern Strand in Malden. It was our local feral cat, clearly putting in a breakfast request.
🐈 I went home, grabbed some kibble and water, and headed back…
#cats #care
👟On my way back from Dunkin’ this morning, I heard a familiar meow along the Northern Strand in Malden. It was our local feral cat, clearly putting in a breakfast request.
🐈 I went home, grabbed some kibble and water, and headed back…
#cats #care
🙏🏽We appreciate all you do and the sacrifices you make, not just to keep us safe, but for your service to our #community.
🙏🏽We appreciate all you do and the sacrifices you make, not just to keep us safe, but for your service to our #community.
🎯 This class is designed for all abilities and rooted in #community building.
It’s never too late to get active! 👟
#aging #health #seniors #exercise #longevity #fun
🎯 This class is designed for all abilities and rooted in #community building.
It’s never too late to get active! 👟
#aging #health #seniors #exercise #longevity #fun
The #holidays can be joyful—and they can be incredibly hard.
For many, this season brings grief, loneliness, or the unexpected weight of memory. These struggles can affect anyone: your friends, your co-workers, your neighbors. Your family.
I live…
The #holidays can be joyful—and they can be incredibly hard.
For many, this season brings grief, loneliness, or the unexpected weight of memory. These struggles can affect anyone: your friends, your co-workers, your neighbors. Your family.
I live…
Just received a photo from my Ukrainian friends at #Lviv Volunteer Kitchen—whom I’ve had the honor of volunteering alongside three times—confirming that my recent donations of ⛑️SICH tourniquets and Krovospas hemostatic bandages were delivered to frontline defenders.
Just received a photo from my Ukrainian friends at #Lviv Volunteer Kitchen—whom I’ve had the honor of volunteering alongside three times—confirming that my recent donations of ⛑️SICH tourniquets and Krovospas hemostatic bandages were delivered to frontline defenders.
👊🏽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💪🏾
#fitness
👊🏽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💪🏾
#fitness
💙💛I’ve volunteered in Kherson 2x, and the people are not just survivors—they are my friends.
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Your work carries their truth and shares the beauty and resilience of Ukrainians.
Russia is hunting civilians with FPV drones in Kherson — a new war crime unfolding in real time.
The city is also being hit every single day by:
Artillery
Tanks
Mortars
Bombs
Missiles
🛑 STOP HUMAN SAFARI
🇺🇦 SAVE KHERSON
Share. Join.
👉 humansafari.org
💙💛I’ve volunteered in Kherson 2x, and the people are not just survivors—they are my friends.
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Your work carries their truth and shares the beauty and resilience of Ukrainians.
😸 Xing Xing and Clemmie the rescue kitties approved.
#caturday #cats #kitten #workout #fitness #rescuecat #fun #photography #catsofbluesky
😸 Xing Xing and Clemmie the rescue kitties approved.
#caturday #cats #kitten #workout #fitness #rescuecat #fun #photography #catsofbluesky
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.
#health
✨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
✨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
🇺🇸To those who stand against authoritarianism and hate, who fight for equality, and who champion peaceful protest and civil discourse: You are the true patriots. You inspire us all.
#mlk #quote #democracy #freedom
🇺🇸To those who stand against authoritarianism and hate, who fight for equality, and who champion peaceful protest and civil discourse: You are the true patriots. You inspire us all.
#mlk #quote #democracy #freedom
🇺🇸🇺🇦 Thinking of all of my Ukrainian friends, volunteers I met from around the world, and heroes on the front lines.
#kyiv #kharkiv #lviv #odesa
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
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
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…
gofund.me/5139fdf52
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…
gofund.me/5139fdf52
🇺🇸➡️🇺🇦 Sent off genuine CAT 7 tourniquets and US flags yesterday from the USA to my Ukrainian friends, who will deliver them directly to the frontline brave medics and defenders.
🎯Every act of solidarity matters for #Ukraine.
#Democracy #EMT #medics #USA #America
🇺🇸➡️🇺🇦 Sent off genuine CAT 7 tourniquets and US flags yesterday from the USA to my Ukrainian friends, who will deliver them directly to the frontline brave medics and defenders.
🎯Every act of solidarity matters for #Ukraine.
#Democracy #EMT #medics #USA #America
🔥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.
#boston #health
🇺🇸🇺🇦 My Ukrainian friends at @coastoflife.bsky.social 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.
#Ukraine #Boston
🇺🇸🇺🇦 My Ukrainian friends at @coastoflife.bsky.social 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.
#Ukraine #Boston
🤝🏽 For 8 years, this volunteer-led group of #Latino law enforcement, public safety officers, and #community leaders has been strengthening trust and partnerships across Boston.
As a first-gen 🇺🇸🇩🇴EMT-B from Dorchester, I’m grateful to support their commitment.
🤝🏽 For 8 years, this volunteer-led group of #Latino law enforcement, public safety officers, and #community leaders has been strengthening trust and partnerships across Boston.
As a first-gen 🇺🇸🇩🇴EMT-B from Dorchester, I’m grateful to support their commitment.
Highlights from my third SPARTA Class in partnership with Mystic Valley Elder Services at the Heritage House in Malden, MA!💪🏾
🎯Our mission: to make movement accessible, #fun, and empowering for every ability.
#health #exercise #seniors #life
💥Four Inner Thigh + Oblique Side Planks
✅ For ALL Levels of Fitness!
🔥 Strengthen. 🔄 Stabilize. 💪🏾Sculpt.
#gym #StrengthTraining #fitfam #personaltrainer #fitness #exercise #coach #Athletics #Boston #health #plank #bodyweight
💥Four Inner Thigh + Oblique Side Planks
✅ For ALL Levels of Fitness!
🔥 Strengthen. 🔄 Stabilize. 💪🏾Sculpt.
#gym #StrengthTraining #fitfam #personaltrainer #fitness #exercise #coach #Athletics #Boston #health #plank #bodyweight
#Caturday #cats #BFF #friendship #kitten #pets #photography #rescuecat #smile #fun #feline #AdoptDontShop #catsofbluesky
#Caturday #cats #BFF #friendship #kitten #pets #photography #rescuecat #smile #fun #feline #AdoptDontShop #catsofbluesky
🗣️Yesterday was the first time teaching a free bilingual Strength and Power Class for Older Adults at La Alianza Hispana in #Boston.
❤️I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to an organization that supported my family years ago and continues to uplift our community.
🗣️Yesterday was the first time teaching a free bilingual Strength and Power Class for Older Adults at La Alianza Hispana in #Boston.
❤️I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to an organization that supported my family years ago and continues to uplift our community.
Today was my first time teaching a free bilingual Strength and Power Class for Older Adults at La Alianza Hispana in Boston.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to an organization that supported my family years ago and continues to uplift our community.
Today was my first time teaching a free bilingual Strength and Power Class for Older Adults at La Alianza Hispana in Boston.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to an organization that supported my family years ago and continues to uplift our community.
Today I had the privilege of leading my 3rd SPARTA Strength Class in partnership with Mystic Valley Elder Services at the Heritage House in Malden, MA! 💪🏾
😅We welcomed new faces and reunited with familiar friends. The workout blended strength, power, and partner exercises.
Today I had the privilege of leading my 3rd SPARTA Strength Class in partnership with Mystic Valley Elder Services at the Heritage House in Malden, MA! 💪🏾
😅We welcomed new faces and reunited with familiar friends. The workout blended strength, power, and partner exercises.
🎯 Power = speed × #strength
⏰With 20+ years of coaching, I’ve built progressions and variations for all ages and abilities.
💪🏾Because power isn’t just for athletes—it’s for everyone who wants to move well, live strong, and it’s a cornerstone of healthy #aging.
🎯 Power = speed × #strength
⏰With 20+ years of coaching, I’ve built progressions and variations for all ages and abilities.
💪🏾Because power isn’t just for athletes—it’s for everyone who wants to move well, live strong, and it’s a cornerstone of healthy #aging.