Diakadi Fitness Performance Life

Coach Tracy () helped her client go from seeing the gym as a challenge to feeling stronger, standing taller, and feeling more confident in her training.

With thoughtful guidance and an encouraging approach, Tracy created an experience that made working toward her health goals both effective and enjoyable.

Want to learn more about coach Tracy and her training philosophy, visit our LINK BELOW!

https://www.diakadi.life/tracy-ling

Recovery is just as important as the work you put in. We asked our coaches which habit they prioritize most and why.

Ask the Coach: If you could only recommend one recovery habit, what would it be and why?

Aurora (): “I'd recommend prioritizing sleep. Getting consistent, quality sleep is when the body truly repairs muscle tissue and consolidates nervous system gains from training.

If sleep is already taken then you could swap sleep for massage therapy. Massage breaks up tissue tension, helps with circulation, and relaxes the nervous system. It’s a high-value recovery tool because it helps muscles glide with each other better creating easier movement and helps you drop into your body and relax which is a powerful reset for your nervous system.”

Austin (.fitness): “If I could only recommend one recovery habit, it would be to improve sleep and everything about it: duration, quality and timing. Get 8 hours; set up your bedtime routine and environment so sleep is uninterrupted and you go through your proper sleep cycles; and ensure that you fall asleep and wake up in line with your circadian rhythm. A sleep wearable can be really helpful for assessing all of these. This is all essential for energy, cognitive function, hormone regulation, tissue repair and growth and many other health benefits.”

Congratulations to all of the trainers who earned their CFSC Level 1 Certification (CertifiedFSC) at DIAKADI on July 26.

It was a privilege to host a group of coaches dedicated to continuing their education and refining their coaching skills.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it a great day of learning and collaboration. We look forward to seeing the impact this certification has on your coaching.

Learn more about DIAKADI’s upcoming advanced fitness education courses visiting our LINK IN BIO. 

We are excited to welcome our newest front desk team member, Kyle!

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Kyle received his B.A. in Sociology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo before starting a career in social services, where helping others quickly became a lifelong passion. Growing up in musical theater and sports sparked a love for movement, and more recently, Kyle found a new creative home in dance.

Whether in the gym, on stage, or in the studio, Kyle believes taking care of his body and mind allows him to show up as his best self. In his free time, you can find him on a walk, reading a good book, cooking, or thrift shopping in search of his next great find!

Over the past three years, Coach Michael (.solutions) has helped this client rebuild strength after a debilitating injury while creating the consistency needed for long term success. The result has been more than getting back to where they started. It's been building a stronger, healthier body for the future.

With an exceptional understanding of anatomy, movement, and strength training, Michael helps clients train with confidence, overcome setbacks, and continue progressing toward their goals.

Want to learn more about coach Michael and his training approach, visit our LINK BELOW.

https://www.diakadi.life/michael-crammond

Sometimes the smallest adjustments have the biggest impact. Here's what our coaches recommend.

Josh (): “One simple change that can lead to significant improvements in athletic performance is adopting an “80/20” approach to cardiovascular training. What is “80/20”? It means that approximately 80% of your cardiovascular training volume should be performed in Zone 2, while the remaining 20% should be performed in Zones 4 and 5. For simplicity, think of this as spending 80% of your cardio at about a 6.5/10 effort and 20% at an intensity of 8.5/10 or higher.

For example, if you’re doing 180 minutes of cardiovascular training per week, the 80/20 approach would look like this: 144 minutes at a moderate, sustainable intensity. 36 minutes at a high intensity

This balance allows you to accumulate a large volume of aerobic training that supports mitochondrial function, cardiovascular health, recovery, and overall energy levels, while still dedicating enough time to high-intensity work to improve VO₂ max, speed, and the ability to produce power over time. I’ve used this approach for years in both my own training and with my clients. It’s one of the simplest, most effective ways to maximize the return on your cardiovascular training while reducing the risk of burnout from doing too much high-intensity work”.

Justin (): “One of the smallest changes you can make that leads to huge returns is simply recording your workouts! You'll not only push yourself harder and ensure better progress, but take more ownership in your fitness, and be better equipped to troubleshoot any problems that arise. And if you're working with a trainer, this helps us immensely - we can't guide your progress if we don't know what you've been doing!”