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January is almost here and many of us have started to research ways to help our 2018 New Year's Resolutions come true. When it comes to fitness and health goals, whether it is dropping 50 lbs or improving your golf swing, teaming up with an educated, experienced personal trainer can often help ensure success. DIAKADI founder and owner, Billy Polson, recommends considering the following seven key elements when searching for your ideal match.
As fitness professionals, we have been squatting for a long time. We learned to squat with “proper” form, and that form was reinforced by certifying organizations like NASM, NSCA, and CHEK. As part of the certification process, we’ve been trained on not only how to squat properly, but how to evaluate other people’s squats.
Should I squat with my feet straight ahead or should they be rotated out? If you ask a panel of kinesiologists, physical therapists, and biomechanists—professionals who are best qualified to opine on form—you’ll find that even within disciplines there’s not a clear favorite.
DIAKADI is thrilled to be a part of something new. We're partnering up with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue to incorporate exercise into this amazing foster home. Find out how you can join in the fun!
Happy Holidays from DIAKADI to you!
Not sure what to bring for a dish to pass? DIAKADI Trainers have you covered with these delicious, healthy, holiday appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
First off, WELCOME TO SAN FRANCISCO! The Bay. The City. Nor Cal.
You'll never find yourself bored in SF with its neighborhood diversity, steep rolling hills, mountainous terrain, and of course, The Bay. Our DIAKADI Trainer recommended their favorite activities that will want you coming back for more.
Planning a night out and don't want to sacrifice flavor for a guilt free dinner?
Our DIAKADI Personal Trainers not only know nutritious foods but delicious meals too. Their recommendations of the healthiest, tastiest restaurants in the Bay-Area will leave you feeling healthy and satisfied whether you're gluten-free, plant-based, vegan, or just really dig organic, fresh foods.
The beginning of the DIAKADI Difference Program, which allows a participant to work with trainers once to twice a week for three months, focusing on fitness, diet, and lifestyle choices.
DDP focus: The Medea Project: Theater for incarcerated women
We’ve all heard that you get out of your workout what you put into it. No matter what your goals happen to be, there are many variables to consider when crafting your most optimal training program. The particular combination you select will have a direct impact on the physical results achieved. These variables include: the total number of sets per exercise, the number of repetitions (reps) per set, the intensity of the weight used with respect to a benchmark (e.g. 1 “rep max” or “RM”), the tempo of the repetition, the amount of rest between sets, and the frequency that you train each muscle group per week.
Looking to hit the slopes this snow season? DIAKADI team members have some of the top recommendations for snowboarding and skiing in Tahoe this season! From secret runs, to ideas on fun family activities, this is truly the inside scoop to the best spots in Tahoe. Read below for some of the best recommendations in the Bay Area.
The Olympics Games are the holy mecca of athleticism. As the world's largest and most watched sporting event, only the best of the best individuals and teams get to represent their country and compete. So how does one become an Olympian? Great genes and luck, of course. Just kidding. But seriously- the answer is actually pretty straightforward, just ask Sean O'Brien, one of DIAKADI's very own trainers.
Personal trainers play an extremely important role in both preserving and improving the health and safety of clients’ bodies and lives. Most individuals see their doctor only once or twice a year, but see their personal trainer once or twice a week. So, the quality of the information and the recommendations that we provide in our practice must be well researched, tailored and proven effective.
We hope that the information we share will assist beginning trainers as they select their best education path.
Lately, our clients and trainers have been raving about P-DTR, a new form of therapy that eliminates lingering and chronic pains.
Proprioceptive – Deep Tendon Reflex (P-DTR) is a new form of therapy that addresses musculoskeletal problems (injuries, lingering pain, etc.) by focusing on our body’s receptor system. Sensory receptors throughout our bodies provide our brains with the information they need to move our muscles.
Whether we are ready to change careers, decide to travel the world, or start working out to get healthy or in the best shape of our lives, we know that it helps to have a support group to change our habits or achieve a goal.
The hard truth is that people might not understand how to deal once it hits home that you are actually changing. It was frustrating to not receive support and it made me feel like an outcast at times. I know that was never anyone’s intention, but it sure could feel lonely. Judging by the stories my clients share every day, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced it, too.
Looking to get a little outdoor activity in after being stuck in your home or office all week? Explore the Bay Area, get an awesome workout, and see some incredible views with these DIAKADI trainer suggested hiking trails.