strength training | DIAKADI BLOG

Jan

Featured DIAKADI Trainer | Mike LaSala

Michael’s cutting edge training philosophies are shaped by the physical and mental challenges he creates for himself through his passion for sports. His experience covers a range as wide as the needs of his clients. He grew up playing competitive tennis, competed in Maui Thai kickboxing tournaments and spent a summer training in France with a member of the French national windsurfing team. From as early as high school he taught athletes in freestyle in-line skating, snowboarding, windsurfing and tennis.

Dec

Featured DIAKADI Trainer: Stan Lee

Trainer Name: Stan Lee

Stan’s philosphy is “Wellness, balance, and inner peace.”

Stan believes that every person is unique and has the ability to achieve the body they desire. His education and experience working at an orthopedic physical therapy clinic, as well as instructing clients in different settings has given me the background to help them achieve their goals. Stan understands that continuing research is essential to further developments in the health and fitness field; because of this, he continues to educate myself and incorporate the latest information when designing and developing individual programs. He trusts that given the appropriate tools (including guidance and encouragement); a person can ultimately realize their capacity for growth and change.

Dec

Featured DIAKADI Trainer: Aaron Dence

Trainer Name: Aaron Dence

Aaron works with all types of people, from beginners to athletes, and especially with those committed to improving their lives on the outside as well as within.

Aaron Dence has been involved in sports and fitness all his life. At an early age he was introduced to weight training and participated on many different athletic teams in high school and college. He has a wide range of experiences in sports, from swimming and running to lacrosse and beach volleyball. His main passion has always been training and staying in-shape.

Nov

Featured DIAKADI Trainer: Lynne Anderson

Trainer Name: Lynne Anderson

Born in Canada, Lynne’s study of movement began as a figure skater in the early 1970′s and has evolved over the years through her practices of yoga, martial arts, and Pilates.

As a personal trainer she works across various modalities of training to help her clients reach their health and wellness goals, always with a focus on proper movement patterns, core engagement and posture.

Oct

Featured DB Trainer: Dave Robinson

Trainer Name: Dave Robinson

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Body Fat Loss
Muscle Building and Increasing Overall Strength
Increasing Definition and Toning and Firming
Nutrition Guidance
Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning and Strengthening
Helping those who are working out but need something new because they aren’t seeing results
Teaching proper exercise technique to those who eventually want to be able to work out on their own

“I absolutely love working with people and I’m very passionate about health and fitness and taking care of your body. If you need help getting in shape, come in for a free consultation.”

Oct

Featured DB Trainer: Josh Moberg

Trainer Name: Josh Moberg

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Sports Specific Strength and Conditioning
Endurance Training (Triathlon, Ultra Marathons, Cycling)
Body Composition
Weight Management Programs
Nutrition Counseling

Josh has been working as a personal trainer since 2003 both in large and privately owned gyms. He has been active in sports his entire life and is nationally certified through the National Council of Strength and Fitness. He holds a level 3 USA cycling certification plus WFA and CPR certified. He completed his B.S. in Dietetics in 2005, which covers all aspects of nutrition, including specialized areas such as diabetes, pregnancy, sports performance, body image, weight loss, weight gain, and eating disorders.

Sep

Featured DB Trainer: Catherine Florendo

Trainer Name: Catherine Florendo

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Core and abdominal conditioning
Energy Production System training
Piloxing (combo of Pilates and kickboxing)
Cross-Training
Coordination and flexibility
Overall body conditioning: weight loss, sculpting and defining, increased strength

Catherine received her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Sacramento State University and is a nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She is also a member of IDEA Health & Fitness association, a well respected organization within the fitness industry and is CPR/AED certified.

Jul