Strength in any form is a function of your thoughts.  In fact I will take it a step further.  Strength, whether physical, emotional or other is a posture you take, which is supported by your faith and relationships.

Any individual can build big muscles, the process for that is settled science.  I know many people in the gym who have massive muscles who are truly weak, empty and vulnerable inside.    I contend that true strength is obtained when we develop our physical, emotional and spiritual strength from the inside out. 

In my audio series “Strength Without Massive Muscle”, I talk about building strength, click here to listen…

I really enjoyed this interview series on Healthcare and Exercise.  This is part 5 of the series.  It’s focus is on how exercise and nutrition can serve as both prevention and cure.  To gain access to the remaining segements of this interview all you have to do is enter your name and email address to the right.  Click here to view video…

Are proper Nutrition and Exercise a family priority?

Have you ever sat down with your husband and wife and discussed your family agenda?  Have you ever taken the time to consider your family’s course?  Even further, what activities are you building into your life and your children’s lives that support your family’s priorities? 

Family’s need structure and priority.  Family’s need to have a written list of objectives and daily activities that support these objectives.  When you manage your family activities this way it provides a sense of purpose and clarity for you entire family.  Without planning this way you allow outside forces to determine your family’s identity.

Where does proper nutrition and exercise fit in your family objectives and daily activities?  I believe it should be somewhere near the top the lists.  In fact I believe that it is as essential learning reading, math, science and language.

If you have not set down with your husband and wife to create a set of written family objectives and activities I suggest you do so today.  I would also include your children in this process.  Following this planning process you must take action.  You must act on what you have identified as the most important objectives for your family.  Otherwise you have wasted your time and created confusion for your family.

I have a resource I would like to suggest for you and your family.  It is a book titled “How To Eat Move and Be Healthy“.  It is written by Paul Chek, a world renowned Holistic Health Practitioner.  It is a great place for family’t to start their Nutrition and Exercise learning.  You can actually read the first chapter for free by visiting the following site:

www.eatmoveandbehealthy.com/

I hope this helps!

Jason Chiero, CPT

Healthcare, Politicians, Family and Exercise

“We Have focused on treating Illness rather than promoting prevention and wellness.  The negative consequenses of this sick-care system are taking a toll on our health, our economic stability and futures of our children and grandchildren.”

- Richard M. Carmona, 17th U.S Surgeon General

Current Healthcare:

In 2008 Americans Spend $2.3 trillion on healthcare.  In contrast we spent $253 billion in 1980 and $714 billion in 1990.

It is estimated that our National Health Expenditure will increase from 16.2% to 17.3% of our GDP from 2008 to 2009.  This would represent the largest one year increase in history.

Seventy Five percent of national healthcare expenditure is spent on chronic disease.

Since 1999 family premiums for employer based health coverage have increased by 131%.

Based on past behavior of politicians most Americans are skeptical about thier motives as they relate to healthcare.

The Only institutional force that can effecively decrease the long term cost of healthcare is:

The American Family

To view the statistics cited above and others, you can visit the site below: 

www.cms.gov/nationalhealthexpenddata/01_overview.asp?

Upcoming Posts You Won’t Want To Miss

Healthcare:

This week I will be interviewed about my thought on exercise and healthcare.  I can assure you that my thoughts do not fall in line withwhat you hear on TV. 

Psychology:

Every physical activity we engage in has an impact on us mentally and emotionally.  In the coming weeks I have a chance to sit down and talk to and expert in the field of exercise and psychology about these correlations.  This interview will help you to explain and change the way you feel about exercise!

Exercise:

In my humble opinion we as Americans have only one way to reduce the costs of healthcare.  We can only do that becoming a healthier nation.  Don’t wait and hope for politicians to provide you with anything especially as it relates to you health and wellness.  Take it upon to improve your health, Gluttony must be gone.

Life Changing Fitness Resource, by Paul Chek:

==>”How to Eat Move and Be Healthy”<==

Paul Chek is a world renouned Holistic Health Practitioner.  His book by itself will improve the quality of life if you simply read it and begin to apply the priciples it teaches.

Mobiliize Your Energy In a Positive Direction!

This video in the 5th video in my interview series with Mark Russo.  I you haven’t seen the entire series I urge you go scroll down and view the previous 4 videos.   I would also encourage you to tell friends who you know are trying to make difficult changes in their lives to visit this site and view the video series!

If you would like more information on Mark’s Martial Arts Dojo, simply click on the link below:

Quest Martial Arts 

No One is More Expectional Than You Are!

This video is #4 of 5 videos on this interview series with Mark Russo!  In this video series Mark and I discuss a Five point plan anyone can use to achieve long term change.  In the fitness training world long term change means losing weight and keeping it off forever.  In this particular segment of the interview Mark and I discuss why anyone can achieve their goal, and that we are all powerful enough to make change permanent!

If you would like more information on Mark’s Martial Arts Dojo, simply click on the link below:

Quest Martial Arts 

Who/What Things Are Your Allies?

Welcome back to the site and Part 3 of Mark Russo’s Interview titled “Defeating Homeostasis – Conquering Your Resistance to Change”.  In this video Mark speaks to two different secrets he uses:

1.  Engneering Your Support System

2. Liberating Perservance Using Visual Stimulus

The power of these to secrets when put to practical use is suprising.  I know becuase I have applied them both recently in my life.  If you haven’t yet view the first 2 videos in this interview series I encourage you to do so by scrolling down. 

If you would like to learn more about Mark Russo and his Martial Arts Programs you can visit his site at:

www.tampaquestma.com

I hope this helps!

Jason Chiero

Conquering Your Resistance To Change!

Part of the process of improving the way you look and feel should always begin with identifying the obstacles that you will have to overcome. These obstabcle might be internal (within you) or experternal (outside of you). In the video above Mark Russo, MBA  and owner of Quest Martial Arts refers to these obstacles as gatekeepers, and discusses examples of a gatekeeper and how they work to deter you from achieving your goal, fitess or otherwise.

If you would like to learn more about Mark Russo and his Martial Arts Programs you can visit his site at:

www.tampaquestma.com

I hope this helps you!

Jason Chiero, CPT

Expert Interview Defeating Homeostasis:

Conquering Resistance to Change!

I am excited for the opportunity to share my interview with you of Mark Russo.  Mark is a very unique and gifted person in may ways.  Below you can see the many roles Mark fulfills which make him specifically qualified to talk Homeostasis, or resistance to change:

1.  Internationally Recognized Martial Artists

2.  Achieved Highest Rank In To Shin Do Discipline

3.  Leadership Development Coach and Organizational Development to Fortune 500 Companies

4.  Masters Degree in Business Administration

5.  Currently Completing PhD in Transpersonal Psychology

6.  Owner of Quest Martial Arts

I hope you enjoy part 1 of this video series.  Please come back for part 2 of this series in a few days.

If you would like to learn more about Mark’s dojo Quest Martial Arts visit:

www.tampaquestma.com