DONAMATRIX DAY 2022

Saturday, April 2, 2022, it will be DONAMATRIX DAY again in Petersburg, VA.

The “Hometown Fitness Festival” is led by Petersburg’s own Don (DB Donamatrix) Brooks, who is now a celebrity fitness trainer. More importantly, the event is amazing!

I participated in the first DONAMATRIX DAY, in April of 2019. It was one of the most fun, and toughest, workouts I’ve had outside of Fitness Warriors training.

The first DONAMATRIX DAY, April 6, 2019.

We didn’t break the resistance band workout record, but we had a great time trying. Maybe they’ll do it this year.

Speaking of Fitness Warriors, there were a lot of us at Petersburg High School for the first event. Many Warriors enjoyed the opportunity to get a workout in as a participant, including our lead trainer Ricky Martin. Fitness Warrior Candace Benn led a great yoga session, and I led a chair workout. I still do that via Zoom, which I’ve been doing since pretty early in the pandemic.

Fellow Fitness Warrior Denise Morman at the head of the line.

Our lead trainer Ricky Martin (far left), with fellow Warriors Tiffany and Dee.

Whatever you’re planning to do to get more exercise this spring, do it in a way that maximizes your wellness. That means things like checking in with your health care provider, dressing appropriately (head to toe), staying hydrated, and remaining mindful of your community’s COVID risk levels and protocols.

And have fun!