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
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fitnessfoundryusa
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.
🚨📣 Older Adults Need Hip Hinge Exercises!
🎯The Hip Hinge is the foundational movement you can’t afford to skip—especially as we age.
▶️Watch my incredible online clients (77 years young!) demonstrate two bodyweight variations.
✅Improve Balance & Posture
✅Posterior Chain Strength
✅Better Squats
🎯The Hip Hinge is the foundational movement you can’t afford to skip—especially as we age.
▶️Watch my incredible online clients (77 years young!) demonstrate two bodyweight variations.
✅Improve Balance & Posture
✅Posterior Chain Strength
✅Better Squats
December 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
🚨📣 Older Adults Need Hip Hinge Exercises!
🎯The Hip Hinge is the foundational movement you can’t afford to skip—especially as we age.
▶️Watch my incredible online clients (77 years young!) demonstrate two bodyweight variations.
✅Improve Balance & Posture
✅Posterior Chain Strength
✅Better Squats
🎯The Hip Hinge is the foundational movement you can’t afford to skip—especially as we age.
▶️Watch my incredible online clients (77 years young!) demonstrate two bodyweight variations.
✅Improve Balance & Posture
✅Posterior Chain Strength
✅Better Squats
🐾 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 #catsofbluesky
#cats #fitness #kitty #gym #fun #pets #rescuecat #humor #photography #catsofbluesky
December 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🐾 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 #catsofbluesky
#cats #fitness #kitty #gym #fun #pets #rescuecat #humor #photography #catsofbluesky
1/2 ✨ Tonight in #Boston, I’m honored to be at the 36th El Jolgorio Navideño—New England’s longest-running and largest Latino gala—hosted by the Talented And Gifted (TAG) Association, Inc.
🗣️We gather in joy and purpose, celebrating the richness of Latino culture, community, and achievement. This..
🗣️We gather in joy and purpose, celebrating the richness of Latino culture, community, and achievement. This..
December 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
1/2 ✨ Tonight in #Boston, I’m honored to be at the 36th El Jolgorio Navideño—New England’s longest-running and largest Latino gala—hosted by the Talented And Gifted (TAG) Association, Inc.
🗣️We gather in joy and purpose, celebrating the richness of Latino culture, community, and achievement. This..
🗣️We gather in joy and purpose, celebrating the richness of Latino culture, community, and achievement. This..
Just dropped off toys and games for the Malden Police & Fire Toy Drive 🎁🚓🚒
With two days left, there’s still time to Give a Toy and Light Up a Child’s #Holiday. ❤️💙
✨Every gift, every share, every act of #kindness makes a difference.
#PublicSafety #toys #holidays #police #firefighters #charity
With two days left, there’s still time to Give a Toy and Light Up a Child’s #Holiday. ❤️💙
✨Every gift, every share, every act of #kindness makes a difference.
#PublicSafety #toys #holidays #police #firefighters #charity
December 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Just dropped off toys and games for the Malden Police & Fire Toy Drive 🎁🚓🚒
With two days left, there’s still time to Give a Toy and Light Up a Child’s #Holiday. ❤️💙
✨Every gift, every share, every act of #kindness makes a difference.
#PublicSafety #toys #holidays #police #firefighters #charity
With two days left, there’s still time to Give a Toy and Light Up a Child’s #Holiday. ❤️💙
✨Every gift, every share, every act of #kindness makes a difference.
#PublicSafety #toys #holidays #police #firefighters #charity
Don’t tell these rockstars what they can’t do! 🤩
Watch my SPARTA strength class (ages 65–95!) 💪🏾at the Malden Senior Center. They’re living proof that chronological age and physiological age are not the same—and age alone doesn’t define capability.
#seniors #fitness #health #fun #life #Boston #news
Watch my SPARTA strength class (ages 65–95!) 💪🏾at the Malden Senior Center. They’re living proof that chronological age and physiological age are not the same—and age alone doesn’t define capability.
#seniors #fitness #health #fun #life #Boston #news
December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
1/2 ⏰ #ThrowbackThursday to 2019 on BNN TV with the legendary Chris Lovett.
📺 Public access media like Boston Neighborhood Network doesn’t just inform—it empowers. That platform helped amplify my work in health equity and share free fitness workshops for all abilities with the community…
📺 Public access media like Boston Neighborhood Network doesn’t just inform—it empowers. That platform helped amplify my work in health equity and share free fitness workshops for all abilities with the community…
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
1/2 ⏰ #ThrowbackThursday to 2019 on BNN TV with the legendary Chris Lovett.
📺 Public access media like Boston Neighborhood Network doesn’t just inform—it empowers. That platform helped amplify my work in health equity and share free fitness workshops for all abilities with the community…
📺 Public access media like Boston Neighborhood Network doesn’t just inform—it empowers. That platform helped amplify my work in health equity and share free fitness workshops for all abilities with the community…
#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 #fitness #catsofbluesky
😻 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 #fitness #catsofbluesky
December 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
#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 #fitness #catsofbluesky
😻 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 #fitness #catsofbluesky
✨ Tonight was our final 2025 board meeting with the Malden Chamber of #Commerce.
🤝🏽 Grateful to work alongside such dedicated leaders—what a year of connection, collaboration, and community. Onward to 2026 to continue our mission for equitable economic growth and help our vibrant #community thrive!🇺🇸
🤝🏽 Grateful to work alongside such dedicated leaders—what a year of connection, collaboration, and community. Onward to 2026 to continue our mission for equitable economic growth and help our vibrant #community thrive!🇺🇸
December 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
✨ Tonight was our final 2025 board meeting with the Malden Chamber of #Commerce.
🤝🏽 Grateful to work alongside such dedicated leaders—what a year of connection, collaboration, and community. Onward to 2026 to continue our mission for equitable economic growth and help our vibrant #community thrive!🇺🇸
🤝🏽 Grateful to work alongside such dedicated leaders—what a year of connection, collaboration, and community. Onward to 2026 to continue our mission for equitable economic growth and help our vibrant #community thrive!🇺🇸
📣Pro Fit Tip: Offset Squat for Strength
#squat #StrengthTraining #rehab #legday #fitfam #muscle #workout #Boston #personaltrainer #fitness #squatday #injuryrehab #injuryprevention #onlinefitness #bostonfitness #fittips #onlinepersonaltrainer #nycfitness
#squat #StrengthTraining #rehab #legday #fitfam #muscle #workout #Boston #personaltrainer #fitness #squatday #injuryrehab #injuryprevention #onlinefitness #bostonfitness #fittips #onlinepersonaltrainer #nycfitness
December 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
📣Pro Fit Tip: Offset Squat for Strength
#squat #StrengthTraining #rehab #legday #fitfam #muscle #workout #Boston #personaltrainer #fitness #squatday #injuryrehab #injuryprevention #onlinefitness #bostonfitness #fittips #onlinepersonaltrainer #nycfitness
#squat #StrengthTraining #rehab #legday #fitfam #muscle #workout #Boston #personaltrainer #fitness #squatday #injuryrehab #injuryprevention #onlinefitness #bostonfitness #fittips #onlinepersonaltrainer #nycfitness
😻Xing Xing and Clemmie, the Rescue Kitties, are wishing everyone a pawsitive day! 🐾✨
#cats #kittens #pets #rescuecat #bff #PositiveVibes #feline #adoptdontshop #catsofbluesky
#cats #kittens #pets #rescuecat #bff #PositiveVibes #feline #adoptdontshop #catsofbluesky
December 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
😻Xing Xing and Clemmie, the Rescue Kitties, are wishing everyone a pawsitive day! 🐾✨
#cats #kittens #pets #rescuecat #bff #PositiveVibes #feline #adoptdontshop #catsofbluesky
#cats #kittens #pets #rescuecat #bff #PositiveVibes #feline #adoptdontshop #catsofbluesky
🤔One of the most underrated tools for long term #weightloss? A basic #food scale.
➡️ Not for restriction. For awareness. For #education.
🎯When we understand what’s on our plate, we’re not guessing. We’re choosing. And that’s where real, lifelong change begins.
#fitness #nutrition #Boston #health
➡️ Not for restriction. For awareness. For #education.
🎯When we understand what’s on our plate, we’re not guessing. We’re choosing. And that’s where real, lifelong change begins.
#fitness #nutrition #Boston #health
December 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🤔One of the most underrated tools for long term #weightloss? A basic #food scale.
➡️ Not for restriction. For awareness. For #education.
🎯When we understand what’s on our plate, we’re not guessing. We’re choosing. And that’s where real, lifelong change begins.
#fitness #nutrition #Boston #health
➡️ Not for restriction. For awareness. For #education.
🎯When we understand what’s on our plate, we’re not guessing. We’re choosing. And that’s where real, lifelong change begins.
#fitness #nutrition #Boston #health
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