Gunny D's Fitness Freaks

Gunny D's Fitness Freaks Retired United States Marine -
Certified Group Fitness Instructor -
Self-proclaimed "Gym Rat"

During the changeover from Boot Camp Class to Dance Fusion Class last Wednesday, Bon Jovi's "Living On A Prayer" came on...
08/21/2026

During the changeover from Boot Camp Class to Dance Fusion Class last Wednesday, Bon Jovi's "Living On A Prayer" came on over the sound system.

Several regular attendees were having a good time and singing along!

[ side note: I absolutely LOVE IT when class attendees enjoy my playlist!!! ]

During their little jam session, I overheard one of them saying that she loves that genre of music and named off a few bands - the Hair Metal era of the late 80's/early 90's!

So that got my creative juices flowing.

I've already created choreography for a few songs that my regulars have requested.

This time, it's for Maria!

What song will it be? I'm not saying just yet, but the pic is your clue!

Hopefully, it will be ready to debut in a week or so!

Thank you for the inspiration, MarMar!!!
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2 months of not moving in order to recover from The Great Car Crash of 2026 (Apr & May).Now 2 months of rebuilding. Blee...
07/17/2026

2 months of not moving in order to recover from The Great Car Crash of 2026 (Apr & May).

Now 2 months of rebuilding.
Bleeding callouses.

The gym gods are pleased.

Getting Stronger ... Leaner ... Better
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07/14/2026

So this is what I look like while leading my Dance Fusion classes!!!
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07/12/2026

Unassisted Muscleup Progress for 260712.

Getting close!!!

04/07/2026

For those of you who only follow me via this page on FB & IG, and not my personal FB page...

Last Friday morning, I was involved in a serious auto collision and got banged up pretty bad. Going from 50 mph to 0 mph in a space of roughly 10 feet really, really sucks!!!

Long story short - it may be another week or so before I am back "in the office" leading classes, lifting heavy things, or doing my so-called, . I'm very grateful to have survived the crash and owe my life to the engineers at Honda who clearly demonstrated what it takes to get a 5-star safety rating!!!

Seat belts and air bags save lives!!!

Today is Day 5 Post-Collision and fortunately, my pain levels are relatively managable. So I think I'm on the mend and over the worst of it

Be well, everyone!
Love you

I clearly remember 3 years and ~100 lbs ago at age 53 - before I really started my fitness journey, saying, "How do thes...
04/01/2026

I clearly remember 3 years and ~100 lbs ago at age 53 - before I really started my fitness journey, saying, "How do these people spend more than 30 minutes lifting in the gym?!?!?"

At the time, after 30 minutes of lifting, I was completely spent and the Law of Diminishing Returns was strongly coming in to play!

Today, I just spent 2.5 hrs doing Muscleups, Weighted Pullups, and Core work. Now I'm in the Studio getting ready to lead 1 hr of Boot Camp Class (more calisthenics), and a 2nd hour of High-intensity Cardio Dance Fusion Class!

We all start somewhere! Don't get discouraged by comparing your current level with others who may be more advanced! Comparison is the Thief of Joy!!! All of our journeys are independent pathways!

Follow yours!

You can do it!
I believe in you!!!
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03/29/2026

Muscleup Progress Report:

I have now graduated to using the Medium strength resistance bands!!!

This was Sloppy Set #3 because I completed forgot to record the first two sets.

It's coming!!!

Oh! Maybe that's why I'm exhausted!!!Green = Bagpipe GigsBlue = Gym Gigs (leading classes)Plenty of time to sleep when I...
03/22/2026

Oh! Maybe that's why I'm exhausted!!!

Green = Bagpipe Gigs
Blue = Gym Gigs (leading classes)

Plenty of time to sleep when I'm dead! 💀

Until then, LET'S GO!!!
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At (almost) 56, I am far from being the oldest in the gym.However, I do have to admit that when kids half my age tell me...
03/11/2026

At (almost) 56, I am far from being the oldest in the gym.

However, I do have to admit that when kids half my age tell me that I inspire them, or when they marvel at my , or ask for my assistance in helping them unlock a particular skill they want to learn, it motivates me to work even harder!

The gym is my "Happy Place"!!!
It is also the Fountain of Youth!!!

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Twentynine Palms, CA
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