
Hi everyone! Today’s Saturday Evening Interview is with David from Chape. David is a personal trainer who blogs about exercising, life, blogging challenges, music playlists and more! His blog is a great read, especially if you want to start exercising and getting into shape! David talked with me about his blog and life. Please give him a warm welcome here on Life of an El Paso Woman!
ME: What would you say the purpose of your blog is? How long have you been blogging I started five months ago in September. I would say the purpose is helping others get healthy habits. I explain exercises, set up challenges, playlists, nutritional advice, (etc).
ME: Ever since I’ve read and followed your blog, I’ve wondered what the title of your blog means. Tell us more about the meaning of Chape. Chape is a kid´s wordplay! There is another Spanish word for studious, chapón. We were 11 years old. There was this funny guy who made up names for everybody. I got lucky (with Chape). 🙂 The evolution was something like: chaponcete -> chapete -> chape. Needless to say, I love it 😀
ME: What can readers expect from your blog this year? What goals do you have for it? I’m a beginning blogger. I have no specific goals because you surpassed all of my expectations. There is room to improve my blog in all areas: better descriptions, pics, videos, challenges.
ME: I know you’re a personal trainer and that’s really impressive in my opinion! Tell us about a typical day in your world. Well, I work online 🙂 I´m at home most of the day.Yoga, shower, breakfast, my morning post and client’s updates keep me busy until mid-day. Reading other blogs, emails, writing articles, Photoshop and being active on social media takes a lot of time. I´m just a personal trainer. I plan workouts and meals that fit in your schedule. My clients are impressive. 🙂
ME: Who and what are your clients like? They are all different. Their common trait is they want to become healthier. (They are) beginners of all ages, people who travel often or dislike gyms…Housewives, engineers, librarians, spokesmen, mechanics, waiters. 🙂
ME: How did you get involved with exercising and making a career out of it? Exercising was a must back in the day because I had asthma (and) allergies. I was a delicate child, I had no other choice 🙂 Making a career (of it) was just life. Philosophy is my vocation. I was in college when my trainer encouraged me to study (to become a ) personal trainer. I started training my friends and classmates. The gym offered me a job,so did another gym. After my own little studio, (came) my own online training 🙂
ME: What exercises would you recommend to those who are barely starting out? How often should one be exercising? Just one…walking. At least one hour everyday 🙂
ME: In one word, how would you describe who you are? Indomitable.
ME: When you aren’t working or exercising, what are you doing? I love video games, walking with my dog, reading, traveling.
ME: Who do you look up to in life and why? My mother. I guess everybody can imagine the reasons. You should all admire your mothers!
ME: What was one of the best moments of your life and why? I have plenty but the last one will do. 🙂 In November, Stanza emailed (me) and we had a video call. What´s the big deal? Stanza is a startup (business) from Berkeley, funded by Nike. Stanza syncs all kinds of events with your calendar (like) NBA, NFL, Nike Training Club. After a 40-minute interview, I was invited to set up 21 day challenges. You can enjoy them for free on my website 🙂
ME: What do you like most in life? How about dislikes? This one is easy! 🙂 I love freedom and I dislike politicians!
Me: If you read other blogs, what types are your favorite? Of course I do! I’m curious and I love to learn in a broad sense. I enjoy personal blogs from around the world. Your poetry helps me with grammar and vocabulary. Your humor is nothing but necessary. Also, recipes, nutrition, music, fitness or yoga blogs… I enjoy all of them.
ME: What advice would you offer to new bloggers? Read other blogs, ask, comment, be kind and sociable 🙂
ME: I know you like quotes. What’s one of your all-time favorite quotes? “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.” Socrates
ME: Anything else you would like to add? Thank you for the interview, Lisa. Thank readers for your time and don´t forget to smile 😀
If you would like to participate in an interview and/or do a guest post on Life of an El Paso Woman, e-mail me at: info@lifeofanelpasowoman.com
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Excellent blog- thank you. If you have time can you look at my site – I am new at this. Jon physical therapist
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Sounds good. 🙂
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🙂 I have lots more coming up!
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You’re welcome. It was an interesting interview. 🙂
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Ha ha! Thank you for reading it! I really like your comparison!
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Thanks for checking it out, Kat! I hope you’re doing well!
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Hey, two great bloggers having a conversation on the same site! It’s like discovering that Snoop Dogg and David Beckham are great friends in real life. 🙂
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David is a great guy. I love his blog….great interview…thanks…kat
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Thank you for reading it, Deb! 🙂 The interviews seem to get a good response so I’ll keep doing them.
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Great interview! Always happy to know a bit more about the person behind the blog. Thanks for starting these Lisa.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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That is so true, Lisa! So many interesting people, lives, stories! Thank you!!!
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Yes he is, I agree with you. Thank you for reading the interview and your comment! 🙂
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David is a funny and intelligent guy, that’s why people loves him 🙂
Nice interview!
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Good Pope for difficult times 🙂
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Thank you, Jacqueline! I agree with you.
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Thank you for reading it, Erika! 🙂 It’s fun learning about other bloggers here. Well I enjoy it anyway.
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I love Pope Francis! 😀 He’s a great person.
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It’s always great to learn a bit more about the faces behind the blogs. Great job!
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Very nice!
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Congrats to David. Very nice to learn more about you, your days, life, and activities! Great interview again, Lisa!
I love how you adjust the questions so perfectly to your interview partner! Well done both!
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My pleasure 🙂
Like I said, there is room to improve. First, my writing 😀
My latin accent is pretty good, so I´m not worried about that Lol
Pope Francis Rocks!!!
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Thank you for the interview, David! The only way to get better is to keep practicing 🙂 I’m pretty bad at writing Spanish, even if I can somewhat speak it. Lol. I’m bad with the accents! Yes, you’re after Pope Francis! 😀
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Thank you Tracy! I have plenty of them coming up!
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Thank you Lynn! 🙂 💖 I appreciate you reading it!
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[…] you read the news? I´ve been interviewed by Lisa at Life of an El Paso woman: Saturday Evening Interview!!!!! Thank you, dear […]
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Thank you for the opportunity, dear 🙂
I really need some extra English classes, thanks for your help!
Also, I came after the Pope!
How cool is that? 😀
Hugs, David!
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Another great interview, Lisa! Keep ’em coming 🙂
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Wonderful interview! I do follow already but sure liked reading and getting to know the person behind the blog!
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You’re welcome
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Thank you for reading it, Sharon! 🙂
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Great interview!
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