Coach Julio
@fitnessfoundry.bsky.social
Health Equity💪🏾Award-Winning Personal Trainer NSCA-RCPT*D | EMT-B🚑 Volunteer🇺🇦 | Weight Loss | Senior Fitness| Tai Chi | Mental Health | Free Fit Tips & Events
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Boston and Malden, MA 🇺🇸
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Boston and Malden, MA 🇺🇸
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Coach Julio
@fitnessfoundry.bsky.social
· Sep 22
🧵👋🏽 Hola everyone—excited to share something new✨
🗣️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.
🗣️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.
1/2 🌙Tonight is my first evening shift for the winter season at the Malden Warming Center
🧤Alongside dedicated volunteers, we offer much more than just shelter during the harsh #winter months. We offer hope, access to critical resources, and a reminder that our guests are not alone.
#homelessness
🧤Alongside dedicated volunteers, we offer much more than just shelter during the harsh #winter months. We offer hope, access to critical resources, and a reminder that our guests are not alone.
#homelessness
December 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
1/2 🌙Tonight is my first evening shift for the winter season at the Malden Warming Center
🧤Alongside dedicated volunteers, we offer much more than just shelter during the harsh #winter months. We offer hope, access to critical resources, and a reminder that our guests are not alone.
#homelessness
🧤Alongside dedicated volunteers, we offer much more than just shelter during the harsh #winter months. We offer hope, access to critical resources, and a reminder that our guests are not alone.
#homelessness
#caturday #bff 🐾🐱
🐈⬛ Our new rescue kitty Clementine loves her spider toy, and big sister Xing Xing is entertained by her adventures.
#RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #cats #kittens #fun #humor #pets #smile #catsofbluesky
🐈⬛ Our new rescue kitty Clementine loves her spider toy, and big sister Xing Xing is entertained by her adventures.
#RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #cats #kittens #fun #humor #pets #smile #catsofbluesky
December 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
#caturday #bff 🐾🐱
🐈⬛ Our new rescue kitty Clementine loves her spider toy, and big sister Xing Xing is entertained by her adventures.
#RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #cats #kittens #fun #humor #pets #smile #catsofbluesky
🐈⬛ Our new rescue kitty Clementine loves her spider toy, and big sister Xing Xing is entertained by her adventures.
#RescueCats #AdoptDontShop #cats #kittens #fun #humor #pets #smile #catsofbluesky
1/2 Open for business! 🐾
📣 Malden’s newest hub for professional pet care is here: Little Mama’s Pet Salon and Big Daddy Doggie Daycare!
✨As a proud Board Member of the Malden Chamber of Commerce, I was honored to join the ribbon ✂️ cutting alongside the Mayor, City Council members, the
#cats #dogs
📣 Malden’s newest hub for professional pet care is here: Little Mama’s Pet Salon and Big Daddy Doggie Daycare!
✨As a proud Board Member of the Malden Chamber of Commerce, I was honored to join the ribbon ✂️ cutting alongside the Mayor, City Council members, the
#cats #dogs
December 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🧵1/2 A Personal Share for International Volunteer Day 🇺🇸🇺🇦
I’ll never forget my first international volunteer experience in 2022 at the humanitarian center in Przemyśl, #Poland 🇵🇱. I went expecting nothing in return—only to support Ukrainians displaced by the aggressor’s war.
#Ukraine #volunteer
I’ll never forget my first international volunteer experience in 2022 at the humanitarian center in Przemyśl, #Poland 🇵🇱. I went expecting nothing in return—only to support Ukrainians displaced by the aggressor’s war.
#Ukraine #volunteer
December 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
🧵1/2 A Personal Share for International Volunteer Day 🇺🇸🇺🇦
I’ll never forget my first international volunteer experience in 2022 at the humanitarian center in Przemyśl, #Poland 🇵🇱. I went expecting nothing in return—only to support Ukrainians displaced by the aggressor’s war.
#Ukraine #volunteer
I’ll never forget my first international volunteer experience in 2022 at the humanitarian center in Przemyśl, #Poland 🇵🇱. I went expecting nothing in return—only to support Ukrainians displaced by the aggressor’s war.
#Ukraine #volunteer
🍑 Stronger Glutes. Booty Training!
⏰ From the #Fitness Foundry Video Vault (2023)
🎯In this video, I break down proper form for Bilateral and Single-Leg Hip Thrusts—essential for building glute strength and hip stability.
#health #running #exercise #Boston #tips #gym #rockclimbing #workout #gym
⏰ From the #Fitness Foundry Video Vault (2023)
🎯In this video, I break down proper form for Bilateral and Single-Leg Hip Thrusts—essential for building glute strength and hip stability.
#health #running #exercise #Boston #tips #gym #rockclimbing #workout #gym
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#Health Equity in Action: #Fitness is for All Abilities!💪🏾
📣My commitment is to design classes that overcome barriers. My SPARTA Strength Class at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose exemplifies this mission.
⭐️The rockstar members (ages 65 to 94) are an inspiration!
#aging #MentalHealth #workout
📣My commitment is to design classes that overcome barriers. My SPARTA Strength Class at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose exemplifies this mission.
⭐️The rockstar members (ages 65 to 94) are an inspiration!
#aging #MentalHealth #workout
December 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#Health Equity in Action: #Fitness is for All Abilities!💪🏾
📣My commitment is to design classes that overcome barriers. My SPARTA Strength Class at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose exemplifies this mission.
⭐️The rockstar members (ages 65 to 94) are an inspiration!
#aging #MentalHealth #workout
📣My commitment is to design classes that overcome barriers. My SPARTA Strength Class at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose exemplifies this mission.
⭐️The rockstar members (ages 65 to 94) are an inspiration!
#aging #MentalHealth #workout
🔥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.
#health #science #nutrition #fitness #boston
✅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.
#health #science #nutrition #fitness #boston
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🔥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.
#health #science #nutrition #fitness #boston
✅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.
#health #science #nutrition #fitness #boston
🧵1/4⚡️ Quick Action—and Why You Should Never Hesitate to Call 911 🚑🚒
Today, as I was wrapping up teaching my senior fitness class, a staff member asked if I could check on someone from another class who wasn’t feeling well. My first step: making sure 911 was called immediately.☎️
🗣️Alongside 20 years
Today, as I was wrapping up teaching my senior fitness class, a staff member asked if I could check on someone from another class who wasn’t feeling well. My first step: making sure 911 was called immediately.☎️
🗣️Alongside 20 years
December 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🧵1/4⚡️ Quick Action—and Why You Should Never Hesitate to Call 911 🚑🚒
Today, as I was wrapping up teaching my senior fitness class, a staff member asked if I could check on someone from another class who wasn’t feeling well. My first step: making sure 911 was called immediately.☎️
🗣️Alongside 20 years
Today, as I was wrapping up teaching my senior fitness class, a staff member asked if I could check on someone from another class who wasn’t feeling well. My first step: making sure 911 was called immediately.☎️
🗣️Alongside 20 years
🪑 Fit Tip Series – Part 2: Better Knees, Seated!
🎯This low-impact unilateral move targets knee strength and stability—perfect for home or #gym. Great for healthy aging, balance, and injury prevention.
🎥 Missed Part 1? Check out my standing single-leg #squat progression!
#workout #boston #health
🎯This low-impact unilateral move targets knee strength and stability—perfect for home or #gym. Great for healthy aging, balance, and injury prevention.
🎥 Missed Part 1? Check out my standing single-leg #squat progression!
#workout #boston #health
November 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
💪🏾 Fit Tip from the #Fitness Court
⏰As we age, favoring one side can lead to instability, joint strain, and even increase fall risk. That’s why unilateral #exercise is a game-changer!
👟Watch as I show you a few variations (assisted and unassisted) you can do for home or the #gym!
#over50 #health
⏰As we age, favoring one side can lead to instability, joint strain, and even increase fall risk. That’s why unilateral #exercise is a game-changer!
👟Watch as I show you a few variations (assisted and unassisted) you can do for home or the #gym!
#over50 #health
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🧵 #Homelessness is Rising. #Winter is Here. Let’s Act Local🚨
🗣️I invite you to join me in shining a light on the local organizations that keep our communities warm, nourished, and cared for.
🎯Non-profits can’t do this work alone. They rely on community partners, donors, and volunteers—every bit..
🗣️I invite you to join me in shining a light on the local organizations that keep our communities warm, nourished, and cared for.
🎯Non-profits can’t do this work alone. They rely on community partners, donors, and volunteers—every bit..
November 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🧵 #Homelessness is Rising. #Winter is Here. Let’s Act Local🚨
🗣️I invite you to join me in shining a light on the local organizations that keep our communities warm, nourished, and cared for.
🎯Non-profits can’t do this work alone. They rely on community partners, donors, and volunteers—every bit..
🗣️I invite you to join me in shining a light on the local organizations that keep our communities warm, nourished, and cared for.
🎯Non-profits can’t do this work alone. They rely on community partners, donors, and volunteers—every bit..
Remigration🚨Project 2025 & the Language of Hate | Why Words Matter
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Remigration🚨Project 2025 & the Language of Hate | Why Words Matter
YouTube video by Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
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November 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Remigration🚨Project 2025 & the Language of Hate | Why Words Matter
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🧵1/ 📣Words Matter. Leadership. Unity🇺🇸
First, violence of any kind is unacceptable and must be condemned without hesitation.
I’d rather be posting about fitness. But I have a moral responsibility to speak out against hate.
For months, I’ve heard terms from the current administration and its allies
First, violence of any kind is unacceptable and must be condemned without hesitation.
I’d rather be posting about fitness. But I have a moral responsibility to speak out against hate.
For months, I’ve heard terms from the current administration and its allies
November 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🧵1/ 📣Words Matter. Leadership. Unity🇺🇸
First, violence of any kind is unacceptable and must be condemned without hesitation.
I’d rather be posting about fitness. But I have a moral responsibility to speak out against hate.
For months, I’ve heard terms from the current administration and its allies
First, violence of any kind is unacceptable and must be condemned without hesitation.
I’d rather be posting about fitness. But I have a moral responsibility to speak out against hate.
For months, I’ve heard terms from the current administration and its allies
Caught a little #Thanksgiving spirit today! 🦃🐾
👟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
November 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Caught a little #Thanksgiving spirit today! 🦃🐾
👟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
🇺🇸🦃To All First Responders Who Cannot Be With Their Families This Thanksgiving: #Military, National Guard, Law Enforcement, K9 Units, Dispatchers, #EMS, Nurses, and #Firefighters.
🙏🏽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.
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🇺🇸🦃To All First Responders Who Cannot Be With Their Families This Thanksgiving: #Military, National Guard, Law Enforcement, K9 Units, Dispatchers, #EMS, Nurses, and #Firefighters.
🙏🏽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.
📣 #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! 👟
#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
November 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
📣 #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! 👟
#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
1/3 💟 Holidays and #MentalHealth: Reaching Out
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…
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
1/3 💟 Holidays and #MentalHealth: Reaching Out
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…
🧵1/2 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇸
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.
November 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
🧵1/2 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇸
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.
🔥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💪🏾
#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
November 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🔥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💪🏾
#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
🗣️ Thank you @zarinazabrisky.bsky.social for your continued work in documenting war crimes and bringing public awareness.
💙💛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.
💙💛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.
🌍🚨 GLOBAL RALLY | 13–14 DECEMBER
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
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
Human Safari - Action
Humans Are Not Targets page
humansafari.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🗣️ Thank you @zarinazabrisky.bsky.social for your continued work in documenting war crimes and bringing public awareness.
💙💛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.
💙💛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.
💪🏾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 #catsofbluesky
😸 Xing Xing and Clemmie the rescue kitties approved.
#caturday #cats #kitten #workout #fitness #rescuecat #fun #photography #catsofbluesky
November 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
💪🏾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 #catsofbluesky
😸 Xing Xing and Clemmie the rescue kitties approved.
#caturday #cats #kitten #workout #fitness #rescuecat #fun #photography #catsofbluesky
#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.
#health
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
November 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🌈 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
✨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
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🌈 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
✨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
📣 Silence is complicity. When we remain silent, we allow hate and division to thrive.
🇺🇸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
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
📣 Silence is complicity. When we remain silent, we allow hate and division to thrive.
🇺🇸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