Conversations with Jose Luis Chacon Hernandez

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jose Luis Chacon Hernandez.

Hi, Jose Luis; having you on the platform is an honor. Thanks for sharing your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers.
Hi, thank you for this opportunity. I am from Venezuela, and I came to the USA in 1996 to start my personal training career back in 1998-99 in La Fitness; now owning my gym since 2105 hasn’t been easy, but I know it will; I came to study English in for circumstances of my life I stayed in thank you God was the best decision I had ever made, when I came I only have 80 dollars in my pocket. Still, I have a lot of dreams and a big heart; I’m very proud of who I am, and I have a beautiful son who is 24. I have most of my family, mom, sister, and niece, in Florida, and I am doing my best to see them often; I adore dogs. My gym’s name is Fitness Temple. I named it after my dog Temple. Today is his birthday, number 4. I recently lost 2 puppies in back-to-back years. Conan was 15 years old, and Cremita was 16 years old; I lost my dad, well, the same year. Still, everything has taught me beautiful lessons; life is short, like we know all that well. Hence, we must love and enjoy every moment of treasure in our hearts and thank God for all he does daily. Since you open your eyes, be grateful for what you have. I also have a beautiful woman, KM, who loves me. I can count on her beside me, smiling or crying together if needed. I’m just starting my journey, and I know in my heart it is. More to come in and celebrate; I’m grateful for this opportunity; just allowing me to write on it makes me feel happy for what I have become since I have been here; thank you so much, and have a beautiful, blessed week, my friend.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story. Has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what challenges have you had to overcome?
It is being without a family and being without a good partner.

I appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I love to help people feel better about themselves. I love to be kind and compassionate with everyone. I see their faces change with a smile after we’ve done training. They feel amazing, even on days when they don’t feel like working out because of stress at work or family or situations in life. They thank me, and they are happier. They came to see me, and that my friend is priceless.

We love surprises, fun facts, and unexpected stories. Can you share something that might surprise us?
Most of my friends and clients know I love dogs, but they don’t know I own an organization in Venezuela that rescues dogs from the streets. The organization is called Colitas Mestizas, which means that no matter what breed the dog is, he will be loved.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.Fitnesstemplescottsdale.com
• Instagram: @Fitness_Temple_Scottsdale
• Facebook: Jose Mostro Chacon

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