Diakadi Fitness Performance Life

10/21/2026

We are psyched to welcome Coach Selena Seto to our DIAKADI community this month.⁠
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Meet Selena (.edge.performance):⁠

Selena has been an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for 11 years and has worked as a Doctor of Physical Therapy for the last 8 years. Coached D3 college sports teams and people of all fitness levels from those just starting in the gym, to weekend warriors, to elite athletes. Her areas of focus are functional training, sports performance, injury prevention and longevity training.

Selena specializes in movement analysis, looking closely at how your body moves, then using targeted exercises that retrain your nervous system so corrections last longer than traditional stretching and strengthening. She believes achieving clean movement before loading compensations is the key to future-proofing your body. Besides the fine-tuning, she likes to keep sessions fun with creative exercises and occasional games that go beyond strength- incorporating coordination, reaction time, control, and power, because these qualities keep athletes sharp, and all of us moving well for life.

Selena loves being active and rotating their sports throughout the year. Currently, she’s playing ice hockey, pickleball, judo, and skimboarding. They also enjoy being outdoors- hiking, backpacking, or just laying in the sun when it’s out. When she’s not active, Selena plays drums and guitar in indie rock bands”.

10/19/2026

Jack and Coach Jon (Jon De La Torre) recently completed a 12-week progression program focused on increasing Jack’s one rep max across the Big Three: bench press, squat, and deadlift.

In just 12 weeks, Jack’s numbers increased across all three lifts:

Bench Press: 225 lbs to 260 lbs
Squat: 245 lbs to 355 lbs
Deadlift: 245 lbs to 405 lbs

That’s a 35 pound increase on bench, 110 pounds on squat, and 160 pounds on deadlift.
Three lifts. Twelve weeks. A whole lot stronger.

Jack and coach Jon, keep doing it ALL and kick ASS doing it!

10/16/2026

This spooky season, DIAKADI is partnering with Compass Family Services () to help bring the excitement of Halloween to children and teens in our San Francisco community.

And you can be part of it!

By donating a costume through the Halloween Costume Drive, you can help make this holiday a little more special for a child in need.

Want to help spread the Halloween spirit? Visit the LINK BELOW to shop the costume wishlist and make your donation by October 26!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LZZZI3RH8NGW?ref_=wl_share

10/15/2026

Everyday aches and pains can affect how we move and feel. We asked our coaches how strength training can help improve movement and manage discomfort.

Jaime (): “I have regretted skipping workouts many times (and even years) in my life; I have never regretted working out, especially when my body was complaining and my mind was searching for the most valid excuses. How we treat and use our bodies most of the day has the greatest impact on our level of physical comfort. When we incorporate functional strength training workouts into our weekly routine, we have regular opportunities to evaluate our imbalances, discover the motions (or lack thereof) that exacerbate our discomforts, and immediately take action to relieve aches and pains.”

John (): “By having strength training as part of your regular weekly life, you will resolve many aches and pains. First off, having stronger muscles from proper strength training regularly, you will have muscular balance in your joints, relieving any torsion in regular day-to-day movements. Second, continual strength training will make every day movements seem much more effortless than without strength training. Third by having stronger muscles in muscular balance, you’ll have better skeletal posture, which will keep away many aches and pains.”

10/09/2026

Living your healthiest life goes beyond the gym. It’s about building sustainable habits that support your physical and mental well-being for years to come.

In DIAKADI’s latest blog, founder Billy Polson (Billy Polson Performance Coach) introduces 11 essential pillars of health, exploring everything from stress management and mobility to nutrition, strength training, recovery, and longevity.

Drawing on over two decades of experience in San Francisco’s fitness community, this 11-part series brings together expert insights, practical strategies, and local resources to help you live healthier, stronger, and longer.

How many of these 11 pillars are already part of your routine?

Discover what you might be missing. Visit our LINK IN BIO to read the full guide!

10/09/2026

10/03/2026

Spooktober has arrived at DIAKADI!

Our October newsletter is packed with ways to stay connected, healthy, and strong throughout spooky season.

Inside this month’s issue: our annual DIAKADI Costume Contest, healthy Halloween recipes, tips for building better habits heading into the holidays, a welcome to Coach Christina Barreto, local artist opportunities, community happenings, and more.

No tricks. Just plenty to catch up on.

Visit our LINK BELOW to read the October newsletter and subscribe to stay in the loop each month.

https://mailchi.mp/diakadi/oct-2026-newsletter?e=9afa9e9e91

09/30/2026

For over a year, Coach Brandon (.liftforlife) and his client have been working together once a week to rebuild strength and mobility after a shoulder impingement and labrum tear.

Through patient coaching and a structured approach to mobility, technique, and strength, Shahryar was able to return to swimming and eventually complete the swim from Alcatraz.

Along the way, Brandon has also given his client the knowledge and confidence to train independently and continue building on his progress.

Ready to start working toward your own goals? Visit our LINK BELOW to learn more about Coach Brandon.

https://www.diakadi.life/brandon-lienhop

09/26/2026

Danielle and Coach Justin (Justin La Plante) started working together four months ago with a focus on rebuilding her upper body strength after recovering from a shoulder injury.

Through consistent training, Danielle has made some exciting progress. She recently completed her first unassisted chin up and can now perform 10 perfect pushups in a row. Her previously injured shoulder is feeling stronger than ever, and she’s seeing new muscle definition along the way.

Danielle and Coach Justin, keep doing it ALL and kicking ASS doing it!

09/23/2026

We’re excited to host a two-day course at DIAKADI on October 17–18.⁠
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This immersive weekend is designed for coaches and fitness professionals who want to deepen their understanding, refine their programming, and expand the way they think about training.⁠
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At DIAKADI, continuing education is a core part of how we raise the standard of coaching. This course will offer practical tools, thoughtful discussion, and strategies you can immediately apply in your work.⁠
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To learn more about this upcoming course visit our LINK BELOW.

https://www.diakadi.life/advanced-fitness-continuing-education