Category Archives: Tampa

Tampa, located on the Gulf coast of Florida, is a vibrant city with a rich history and diverse culture. Known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and exciting attractions, Tampa is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike.

One of the city’s most famous landmarks is the Tampa Bay History Center, which showcases the area’s rich cultural heritage and provides an in-depth look at the city’s development over the years. Other popular attractions include the Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens theme park, and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Tampa is also a hub for food, arts, and entertainment. With a thriving food scene, visitors can enjoy a variety of cuisines, from traditional southern dishes to exotic international flavors. The city is home to numerous art galleries, theaters, and music venues, offering a wide range of cultural experiences for visitors to enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, or just a relaxing beach day, Tampa has something for everyone. With its warm weather, beautiful scenery, and exciting attractions, this Florida city is the perfect destination for a fun-filled getaway.

Walking through HorsePower for kids

May 7, 2022Curtis Matthews, Pictures, TampaDuck, Horsepower for kidscurtism

Horsepower for Kids

We went back to the sanctuary that Patricia the duck we rescued was staying at for the one year anniversary and I did a video walk through the place. Horsepower is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured, and/or orphaned Florida wildlife species. Animals are provided with diagnoses and services.

She stayed outside in this cage until we took her to Horsepower

HorsePower for Kids walk through.

Full body workout at home

February 22, 2022Natural Bodybuilding, Tampadumbbells, full body, Pullup bar, pushup bars, Workoutcurtism

My full body workout with dumbbells, push up and pull up bar

Over the past 26 days, I’ve been dedicated to my full body workouts at home, staying active during the pandemic. Today, I’m excited to share a video from my workout on February 20th, where I incorporated dumbbells, a pull-up bar, and push-up bars. This routine has been a consistent part of my fitness journey, with 23 out of the 26 days dedicated to this full body workout.

Full body workout at home February 20th 2022

In this workout, I’ve incorporated various variations for each body part. For instance, instead of traditional curls with the dumbbells, I opted for a close grip on the pull-up bar with my palms facing me. It’s all about keeping things dynamic and challenging myself!

Stay tuned for more workout updates and join me in staying active and healthy at home. Let’s crush our fitness goals together! 💪🏋️‍♂️ #HomeWorkout #FullBodyFitness #StayActive #FitnessJourney #HealthAndWellness

Air squats for cardio

February 22, 2022Curtis Matthews, Natural Bodybuilding, Tampanaturecurtism

My substitute for running is air squats

Air squats are my go-to for cardio since I injured my heel, I have not been able to run. We do one hundred air squats during our 2.5-mile walk. We stopped at the lake on the way back and after walking about 2 miles. After the air squats we continue our walk, which is about a half a mile.

1000 Air squats at home

The video below is me doing air squats at home. I was supposed to work out my legs with my dumbbells, but I was tired, so I decided to make it a light day and do cardio at the same time. I got this idea for doing air squats a long time ago from a UFC fighter named Ken Shamrock. He was one of my favorites back in the early days of UFC. Shamrock stated that for cardio he did 500 air squats a day. I was in shape back in those days so when I tried to do the 500 air squats, I was able to do them after one week. The video below is me doing me air squatting at home as a substitute for leg day and to get cardio in. I did 1000 air squats below in my bedroom filming it with my Samsung S21 Ultra. I apologize for the background noise and any interruptions.