CINQUE MINUTI (Ep. 3)

Hey there! Here’s Ep.3 of CINQUE MINUTI!

I will be sharing a series of beautiful Schubert songs! We’ll also be talking about the differences between singing opera and recital music.

Enjoy this song called ¨Ganymed¨ which is one of my favorites.

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Here’s my PHYSICAL and VOCAL training routine! How to balance fitness and singing. 💪🏼🎶 Debunking the myth that opera singers can’t be in top physical shape. Here’s how I combine cardio, weights, and nutrition discipline to perform at my best on stage without affecting my voice.

PUSH WORKOUT:

-Warm up: Eliptical 5 mins, Dynamic Stretches 1×15, Rotator cuff stretch band 2×10, Supine retraction to T to W to Y pose 2×10, Scapula push ups + plank on palms 2×10 + 1 min.

-Conditioning: Fly dumbbell + narrow grip press 3×10+8, Chest dip stop at the bottom at last 12,10,8,8reps, Upper chest fly + crossovers 3×10+10, Side to front to Y raises 3×10, Incline biceps curl 3×10.

-Cool down: Chest foam roller 1 min, Chest stretch 1 min, Upper traps stretch 1 min, Levator scapula stretch 1 min, Shoulder stretch 1 min.

MEALS DAY 1:

-Breakfast: Spinach and Mushroom Omelette (3 large eggs, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup mushrooms, 1/4 cup low-fat cheese, 1 slice whole-grain toast, 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking).

-Snack 1: Greek Yogurt with Berries and Chia Seeds (1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 tbsp chia seeds).

-Lunch: Grilled Chicken Salad (150g grilled chicken breast, 2 cups mixed greens—spinach, kale, arugula—1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 avocado, 1/4 cup chickpeas, 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette).

-Snack 2: Cottage Cheese with Pineapple (1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1/2 cup pineapple chunks).

-Dinner: Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Broccoli (200g baked salmon, 1 cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking).

-Snack 3: Protein Smoothie (1 scoop protein powder, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 medium banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 cup spinach).

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CINQUE MINUTI (Ep. 2)

Going ahead with part 2 of CINQUE MINUTI!

Let’s talk about my mentors, schools, my beloved Philadelphia and Houston.

Thanks for watching!

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Here’s DAY 2 of Physical, Vocal, and Mental Fitness! 🏊🏽🥑🎶🧘🏽‍♂️
I hope this gives you some motivation and ideas to add to your routine.


CARDIO DAY: Swimming Routine 🏊‍♂️

🔥 Warm-up:
100m freestyle at an easy pace

💥 Combinations:
2 sets of 25m each stroke (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle)

💪 Strength:
• 200m freestyle with paddles
• 200m breaststroke with paddles

🏅 Sprints:
3 sets of 25m butterfly + 25m freestyle (with rest between sets)

🏁 Endurance:
• 300m freestyle (no rest)
• 100m breaststroke easy to finish

MEALS DAY 2:
• Breakfast: Protein Pancakes with Blueberries
• Snack 1: Hard-Boiled Eggs and Apple Slices
• Lunch: Turkey and Avocado Wrap
• Snack 2: Edamame
• Dinner: Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice
• Snack 3: Cottage Cheese with Almonds

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CINQUE MINUTI (ep. 1)

Welcome to my blog! This is the first episode of a videos serie I will be posting to share my personal journey in the opera world. I hope you enjoy watching as much as I do sharing!

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Today studying Strauss’ music, pull day training, and some healthy & delicious meal ideas!

Day 3 routine

Learning new music, pull day workout, and ideas for a healthy, yummy diet!

Pull Day Routine:

🔥 Warm-up:

• Elliptical – 5 min

• Dynamic stretches – 1×8

• Reverse leg raises – 2×12

• Renegade rows – 2×10

💪 Conditioning:

• Bodyweight chin-ups – 10, 8, 6, 4

• Pullovers + horizontal pull-ups – 10 + 15

• Barbell deadlifts – 12, 10, 8, 8

• Bent-over rows (overhand & underhand grip) – 3×8 + 8

• Hanging leg raises – 3×10

🧘‍♂️ Cool down:

• Dynamic stretches

• Foam roller for back and lats – 30s

• Static stretch for pec minor and traps – 90s

• Stretch for lower back, lats, and obliques – 90s

Meals of the Day:

🍓 Breakfast: Oatmeal with protein powder, strawberries, and chia seeds

🍶 Snack 1: Greek yogurt with granola

🥗 Lunch: Tuna salad with whole-grain crackers

🥕 Snack 2: Hard-boiled eggs and carrot sticks

🍗 Dinner: Baked chicken with quinoa and vegetables

🍊 Snack 3: Edamame and half an orange

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Day 4! 🙌🏼

I’m sharing my vocal and physical training routine along with my meal plan. I hope it gives you some ideas and serves as #motivation! 💪🏼

I’ve shared 4 days of physical training, which is enough to do once a week to start seeing results — building muscle mass while naturally reducing body fat — without compromising my vocal performance.

Leg Day Workout:

👟 Warm-up:

✔️ Bike 5 min or brisk walk 15 min

✔️ Dynamic stretches – 1×10

✔️ Hip mobility – 1×20

✔️ Glute activation – 1×12

🔥 Conditioning:

✔️ Weighted squats – 3×10 reps

✔️ Romanian deadlift + row – 12, 10, 10, 8

✔️ Leg extension + leg curl – 3×10+10 reps

✔️ Hip abductor + adductor machine – 3×10+10 reps

✔️ Calf raises – 3×10 reps

✔️ “Around the World” abs – 3×10 reps or until failure

🫠 Cool down:

✔️ Stairs or elliptical – 20 min

✔️ Hamstring stretch & “teapot” stretch – 2×1 min

✔️ Frog, cobra, and glute stretches – 2×1 min

✔️ Hip adductor stretch – 1 min

Meal Plan:

☕️ Breakfast: Overnight oats with protein and blueberries

🥕 Snack 1: Boiled eggs and carrot sticks

🌯 Lunch: Chicken, spinach & avocado wrap

🍯 Snack 2: Greek yogurt with honey and nuts

🥩 (Cheat Day) Dinner: Beef steak with gravy, steamed green beans, and mashed potatoes

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