09/22/08

Diakadi - Best Gym with the Best Personal Trainers

by viajero1978

Diakadi Body is the best gym with the best trainers! This gym definitely has the best environment for Personal Training, truly offering a "Zen-like" experience compared to any other gym I've been to. Diakadi offers a whole new approach to Personal Fitness as its a gym where the sole focus is Personal Training. When I first began training here six months ago, I wanted to find a gym, where I could focus on my fitness goals. I was training for my first Marathon, the San Francisco Marathon and wanted to take my running to the next level. I've always been an avid runner, but knew I needed to work on my core if I really wanted to become a faster and stronger runner. Thanks to my trainer Luis Chirinos, my core and physical endurance has become stronger than it has ever been in my life! Since I have been training with Luis I have ran several PR's and my 5K Race time is now faster than it was in High School. I even placed 4th overall in a recent Race in San Francisco and have had several top 10 finishes, most importantly I finished the SF Marathon in August and felt strong throughout the race, thanks to the core building exercises from my training. Luis is one amazing dedicated personal trainer and really knows the mechanics of the human body, providing me with the best core-strengthening and balance exercises, which has taken my running to the next level!

• Pros: Clean, quiet, not crowded, Professional and Dedicated Trainers

08/16/08

Best trainers and training facility in the city.

by Steve191

If you want to work out with a personal trainer, this is it! Diakadi body has all fitness levels. The facility has tons of different equipment in an environment that is clean, functional and cool. My trainer has provided diverse workouts that meet all my objectives and leave me drenched and coming back for more. They do a great job of limiting the number of trainers working at any given time so it never feels crowded. Everyone there is working with a trainer, so everyone is in the same boat you are. If you are serious about working with a trainer.... DO IT! When I started, I was so out of shape, walking up the stairs to Diakadi left me winded. I lost 25 pounds, have kept it off for 2 years, have competed in a triathlon and a half marathon and am in the best shape of my life. If you want to change, if you have a goal, if you need a little help, Diakadi is the BEST and only answer.

• Pros: Enviroment, trainers, easy parking, professional, unintimidating, clean

08/03/08

Best Trainer (Billy Polson) and Best Health Club

by chasfmjr

Billy tailors your workout to your specific needs. He is great in helping you to come back from injuries and in guiding you to avoid new injuries. He helped me come back from shoulder surgery that some surgeons said I would not fully recover from. He continually revises your workout to reflect your progress and to keep your workout interesting. Billy inspires you to do the best that you possibly can. Most important is that he makes working out lots of fun, helped by his quick wit and constant interest in you as a person.

Diakadi is the cleanest facility I have ever worked out in. The equipment is state of the art, and there are thoughtful amenities everywhere. The atmosphere is always positive and upbeat. Best place to work out in SF or anywhere! I would give Billy and Diakadi more stars if they were offered.

• Pros: Ambience, Service, You name it

07/21/08

Best gym ever

by judysf

After 30 years of lupus, a ruptured lumbar disc, and six joint surgeries ? including two hip replacements ? I never thought I'd be able to walk without pain. But after working with Richard, Diakadi's staff physical therapist, my back and sore joints healed and I could finally exercise without discomfort. Then I added Lynne to my regimen and my fitness really started to take off. I do Yoga and Pilates moves that I never thought I would be able to do. My stamina has gone way up, from ten minutes of cardio to almost an hour.

Diakadi has really changed my life. Every other gym I've been to the trainers pushed me beyond my limits and I always ended up hurt. At Diakadi my trainers really wanted to understand my health needs and work with them rather than against them. In almost two years I've never been hurt. I started out with a cane and now I'm walking and hiking and never need my cane.

Everyone is friendly and supportive and from day one I felt comfortable and at home. It's a gym where regular folks work out alongside world-class athletes and no one feels out of place.

07/19/08

Diakadi is the Best

by ddignan

Diakadi is amazing. I don't know what I would do without them. Every single person -from the trainers to the physical therapists to the receptionists - is so nice and extremely professional. My trainer is constantly staying connected to the latest advances in training and working out and has truly changed my life. Diakadi is THE BEST!!!

07/17/08

Great atmosphere ~ great training~ Albert Jovel

by hardware

If you are looking for a new body or even trying to fix the one you have I highly recommend you tour Diakadi Body. I have had a gym membership since my teens when I worked out because my father was an avid swimmer. In fact my whole family is athletic. I have trained as a dancer and lifted weights, done aerobics, run, as well as played many sports including tennis, swimming, skiing, handball, biking and my latest passion soccer (which I took up at the age of 45). Having been a personal trainer for a few years I know how to check out the trainers as well as the gym. At Diakadi the trainers are truly personal trainers, they pay attention to you, they are not talking on their cell phones or looking around the gym. I also know a few of the trainers personally because I worked with them over the years, they are top notch. The gym is *CLEAN*, well lit and pleasant, never crowded. So why would I go there? Well, since having an ACL reconstruction a few years ago I noticed I have had little injuries and pain, tendinitis etc. and was always seeking treatment until I realized I never recovered my running form. I chose to work with Albert Jovel because I knew he specialized in sports specfic training,has great credentials, and he is a third generation soccer player. After just 3 sessions I am aware of corrections I have to work on and feeling confident about being ready for the fall season! Albert is extremely knowledgeable and patient, always prepared and really goes above and beyond what I would expect. If you are serious about your health and fitness this is the best investment you can make in your future! If you are looking for date head to one of the other gyms!

• Pros: VERY CLEAN ! Albert! Atmosphere, parking, convenient
• Cons: ~0~

07/14/08

More Than a Typical Gym

by AllenR

DIAKADI is not your average gym, this is a supremely positive environment where people are excited to be working and training. You can't help but feel the energy that abounds from the trainers and clients who are having a great time and improving the quality of their lives. I recommend this as the first stop for anyone that is interested in creating new patterns of health and positivity in their lives.

07/07/08

Best trainers in SF.

by jleeger

DIAKADI is home to the friendliest staff and best personal trainers (and best physical therapist) I've ever met, and I've been in the business for over six years! If you want top-notch training and attention, and to achieve a physical state you've only ever dreamed of, call DIAKADI.

• Pros: Excellent, well-trained, highly motivated and motivating staff.

05/22/07

Great personal training

by cton73

I am a former college athlete who has endured 2 back surgeries and was physically inactive for a long period of time. After working w/ Albert Jovel for just a short time he had me skiing, golfing and playing hoops again. Now after having worked w/ him for a couple of years I am confident that I can do just about any physical activity w/out suffering thru painfull recoveries. I would (and have) recommended him to anybody looking to get into shape. He is very knowledgeable so he can work w/ your specific goals and help you acheive them faster than you think.

• Pros: parking, never too crowded

05/16/07

Great space to work with a trainer and Albert Jovel is the best!

by catzman

I came to Diakadi to work with a best-in-class personal trainer Albert Jovel. I?ve found Diakadi to be a first rate facility with all the equipment one could need (and parking to boot) and with that rare spirit of co-operation rather than competition. Training with Albert is a very rewarding experience both physically and mentally. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced on all aspects of conditioning and develops programs to meet my goals while maintaining the variety to keep up my motivation and progress. I particularly enjoy his educative style; not only does he show me how to do it, but he also explains the ?science? of why an exercise, or combination of exercises, will have the desired result. He?s been my trainer for close on two years and I?m still stimulated, learning, and progressing to new goals. I was very skeptical about personal trainers but Albert and Diakadi have made me a convert, and I recommend him and the Diakadi facility unreservedly for any personal training needs.

• Pros: Never over-crowded, clean, parking, nice people and great trainer in Albert Jovel.
• Cons: Wish it was open Sunday (ok I'm sad) and had kettle bells

Response from this business

ggutierrez– July 07, 2008 at 16:29:23 PDT

Since the writer reviewed our space DIAKADI has obtained Kettle Bells and has proudly been offering them for training since Fall 2007.