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🤓 Afro-Futurist, DJ, Writer & CPT 🔜@bigboynerdthepersonaltrainer🏋🏿
👴🏿New dad 👊🏿Always honoring the “old hip gods ” approved by the comics code

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Granddad consistently told me that “Practice Makes Perfect”

Now I’m just trying to perfect the art of practice.

I believe all of us are in a constant state of practice, either it be in our personal, professional or familial, however the things we are consciously trying to practice may be few and far between.

The cosmic intersection of me being a father, husband and trainer at this point of my life, has afforded me the opportunity to have a consciousness that makes me acutely aware of how all of those roles borrow from each other.

I’m able to practice being empathetic, nurturing and supportive, not just in my personal life but my professional life as well.

My first step in that process was learning how to give myself grace and love myself through a very slow and painful process. I’ve had to have more of a consistent yet mindful relationship with the concept of gratitude and acceptance. This work continues to be necessary in order to cultivate parts of myself that I’ve never seen before or that was left dormant.

Being a fitness trainer has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career so far and I’m excited to share what I know and help others achieve their goals through a set of practices.

If you believe that you’d like to challenge yourself and learn new practices and techniques for a more robust understanding of your body’s capabilities, please seek me out.

#gymlife
#blackfitness
#foryou
#hyroxtraining taken in New York Sports Club - Rego Park by @bigboynerd

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A superset is a workout that you do back to back without any breaks / rest,

Generally I like to do at least 3 - 4 workouts before taking the break.

It not only ensures more time under tension *what the muscle needs to grow* , but it also cuts the amount of time you may spend at the gym and still gets the results.

Who’s gonna try this challenge with me ?

#foryou
#blackfitness
#workout
#personaltrainer
#blackfathers by @bigboynerd

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8 months ago

A quick example of a exercise that you can use as a superset for great results 🤙🏿💪🏿

#foryou
#blackfitness
#gymlife
#locs
#workout taken in New York Sports Club - Rego Park by @bigboynerd

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9 months ago

The Crunch of Autumn taken in Queens, New York by @bigboynerd

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8 days ago

Been telling yall to read more fiction and here’s an example of a good jump point.

After this year’s championship Knicks win , id say it’s essential reading for every New Yorker.

It fundamentally changed how to engage with the city and think about it as an extension of myself and my familiar history.

I couldn’t be more proud of this city this year and this book validates my pride in ways I couldn’t have ever imagined. Due to the author’s genius ability to articulate and convey the boroughs as personifications of people, it gives the reader the ability to contextualize them as living and breathing beings.

It’s magical, unlike anything I’ve ever read.

#bookworm
#blackbookstagrammer
#thecitywebecame
#afrofuturism
#newyorkcity taken in Queens, New York by @bigboynerd

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10 days ago

My mother told me that I look like a demi-god yesterday,

A perfect way to start the week 😊 taken in New York Sports Club - Rego Park by @bigboynerd

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2 months ago

I think my hair looks real…

Right ?!

#locsarebeautiful
#black
#blackfitness taken in Queens, New York by @bigboynerd

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2 months ago

I really like that shirt man lol

Anyway, stop being a nice guy 🫵🏿 by @bigboynerd

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3 months ago

It’s a summer Sunday ☀️ taken in Queens, New York by @bigboynerd

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3 months ago

Lonely in crowded spaces taken in Queens, New York by @bigboynerd

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3 months ago

On labeling emotions…

#blackmentalhealth
#mentalhealth
#emotionalliteracy by @bigboynerd

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3 months ago

What do you like to listen to when you workout at the gym?

Drop some of your favorite music choices, shows / movies and yes.. podcasts in the comments below ⬇️

#foryou
#blackfitness
#gymlife
#fitness
#personaltrainer taken in New York Sports Club - Rego Park by @bigboynerd

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