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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 16h

👋🏽Hola, Dominican American🇺🇸🇩🇴 here!

➡️ I’d like to share wise words from Frederick Douglass (1818–1895)

🗣️ “I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.”👇🏾

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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🚨My voice is not a threat to my country—it is a defense of it.

I’m a citizen, small business owner, volunteer poll worker, and a first-generation 🇺🇸🇩🇴Dominican American. I’d rather focus on health and fitness—but I love my country too much to stay silent.

📣When I speak out about the rise of…

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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I’d like to share wise words from Frederick Douglass (1818–1895), African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman:

🗣️ “I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.”

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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✅That’s what responsibility looks like. That’s what patriotism demands.

🇺🇸 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.

And finally..

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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👉🏽When you defend personal belief over objective fact, you’re saying: “I don’t see you as equal.” You’re choosing comfort and loyalty to power over truth & humanity.

That’s not neutrality. That’s complicity.

👉🏽But acknowledging harm isn’t enough. If you see it, name it. If you name it, own it.

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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The Privilege of Denial

🎯I have come to the conclusion that the impulse to silence me is rooted in moral superiority and unexamined privilege. It mirrors the dynamic of telling a victim of domestic violence to “be quiet.” The abuser gets a free pass and has no consequences for their actions.

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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country’s values.

Here’s an example of the consequences of denial and silence:

📌We all witnessed January 6th and the subsequent pardoning of the insurrectionists.

This isn’t political disagreement. It’s a calculated refusal to accept shared reality—serving those who seek power above the law.

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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consolidate power—I was told I was being divisive.

➡️Let’s be clear: My truth is not the problem. The harm is the problem.

🎯Naming It Matters—It Is Freedom of Speech.

The ideology I’m speaking against thrives on rhetoric and policies that are objectively unpatriotic and the antithesis to our..

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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hateful, and emboldening racism nationwide (till this day not denounced). When I called it racism, I was told I was being divisive.

▪️When I spoke of misogyny and attacks on bodily autonomy—I was told I was being divisive.

▪️When I named Project 2025’s plan to dismantle civil service and

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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authoritarianism using the blueprint outlined in Project 2025 in the U.S., I’m told I’m “the cause of the problem.” They are actively denying my lived experience and those of millions of Americans.

▪️ “It’s poisoning the blood of our country”—a fascist echo aimed at immigrants. Dehumanizing,

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 19h

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🚨My voice is not a threat to my country—it is a defense of it.

I’m a citizen, small business owner, volunteer poll worker, and a first-generation 🇺🇸🇩🇴Dominican American. I’d rather focus on health and fitness—but I love my country too much to stay silent.

📣When I speak out about the rise of…

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 1d

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…Latino witnessing the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S.

Her courage and commitment to peaceful resistance remind me of Maya Angelou’s timeless word👇🏾

#NobelPeacePrize #Authoritarianism #Democracy #Freedom #HumanRights #Immigrants #Latinos #Courage #Quote #mayangelou #civilrights #Unity

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 1d

1/2 📣Courage is contagious

➡️ María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless fight to restore democracy in Venezuela 🇻🇪—despite being barred from running for president, facing threats, and living under authoritarian rule.

She’s an inspiration to me—especially as a 🇺🇸🇩🇴…

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 1d

📣 María Corina Machado is an inspiration—especially as a 🇺🇸🇩🇴Latino witnessing the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S. Her courage and commitment to peaceful resistance remind me of Maya Angelou’s timeless words.

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 1d

📣Second SPARTA Strength Class in partnership with Mystic Valley Elder Services at the Heritage House in Malden, MA!💪🏾

🎯The residents absolutely crushed their strength, power, and partner exercises.

Our goal is to make movement accessible, fun, and empowering for every ability.✨

#health #inclusion

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 1d

💪🏾 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.

🔊 Turn up the sound for the cheers and laughter! 😅

#fitness #aging #exercise #health #seniors #Boston

Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 2d

‪📣This is bigger than today—it’s about the future.‬

‪🇺🇸 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

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 2d

🎯This is bigger than today—it’s about the future.

🇺🇸 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.

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 2d

📣 #Fitness Inspiration: Week 3 of 6 in our Inclusive HIIT Class in Malden!

🎯Building the power and strength to knock out Sarcopenia (age-related
muscle loss) and healthy aging.

👏🏽The best part? The camaraderie, fun, and #community we build every week!

#health #Gym #Workout #PublicHealth #boston

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 3d

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▪️National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
▪️National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

🗣️Being the victim of domestic violence or sexual assault is NEVER your fault.

📲 Please share this post. Your simple click could save a life.

#DomesticViolence

Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 3d

1/2 💜 OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 💜

🚨 HELP IS AVAILABLE 24/7

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, please reach out to these confidential hotlines.

#DVAM

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 4d

💪🏾 #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.

#fitness #workout #gym #health

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 4d

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 4d

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As a first-generation 🇺🇸🇩🇴Dominican American, I’m deeply grateful for what this country’s offered my family and I believe that volunteerism is patriotism.

📣 ¡Pa’lante! Let’s do this together.

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 4d

🧵1/2 #HispanicHeritageMonth #Patriotism

This November, for the fifth time, I’m stepping up as a poll🗳️ worker because there’s a nationwide shortage, and our democracy needs us all.

#PollWorker #Democracy #Latinos #Immigrants #ElectionDay #freedom #vote #Palante

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 4d

#Jan6th