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AREAS OF SPECIALTY.

  • Strength Training for Functional Movement

  • Muscle Gain + Fat Loss Programs

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Fitness

  • Olympic Weightlifting, Form + Technique

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”
— Zig Zigler

Elijah’s BIO.

He/Him/His

 Every client is different and comes with a unique set of gifts, challenges, and goals. Elijah takes pride in tailoring his programming specifically to each client to maximize results. Also, he has a unique ability to gauge exactly what level a person can be pushed, then go just a little beyond to ensure they are getting a great workout. Another aspect of customization is Elijah's ability to respond to client feedback and adjust the workout program accordingly. Elijah is your trainer, whether you are recovering from an injury, training for a marathon, or simply training to lose that extra weight you have accumulated over the years. Since starting training in 2007, Elijah has worked with every type of client out there. This includes teens, elderly, 40s age men and women, pregnant women, and many others. His ability to adapt to the person in front of him is one of his strengths as a trainer. 

Throughout Elijah’s career as a personal trainer has continually built up his knowledge base and is certified in ViPR, KettleBell, pre-post natal, ACE, NCSF and many others. Add that to 3 years at the Equinox fitness training institute and a BS in Exercise Physiology if you need even more qualification. Beyond lettered credentials, Elijah constantly keeps his finger on the pulse of fitness. He has even been featured on top rated Itunes podcast including the Paleo Solution, The Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast, and your Body Do Over. He can distinguish fads from new sound principles to help guide his clients through the mess that fitness marketing can be. Elijah believes in keeping an open mind. When new discoveries are made, to get the extra edge, he can adapt them to fit his clients' needs instantly.

 For fun Elijah likes to run, lift weights, blog, read research articles, hang out with his world’s cutest nieces and nephews, do Spartan Races, record podcasts, write books and blogs, do diet experiments and biohacks, spend time with friends, camp, cook, and of course work! 

Making the choice of who will be your personal trainer is a very big decision. By choosing Elijah you are choosing advanced professionalism, constant practical experience, and tough but understanding accountability partner.

education.

  • Equinox Fitness Training Institute | Tier III

  • ACE | Certified Personal Trainer

  • NCSF | National Council on Strength and Fitness

  • ViPR, Kettlebell, Pre and Post-Natal Certifications

  • Bachelor’s of Science | Exercise Physiology | Chico State University

TESTIMONIALS.

 

I started going to DIAKADI and working with Elijah to get fit and also learn best practices. Elijah created a workout program based off of my own goals. He didn’t just go through the motions of the exercise, but also explained why we did each exercise and how it helped me reach my goal. I was able to take those best practices and use them on my own to continue my fitness journey. DIAKADI as a gym in general is very friendly and spacious. I never felt shy or insecure while working out there. I had an absolutely awesome experience!!

— Malia A

 

I started training with Eli three months after my second child was born. At that point I felt terrible in my own skin, I had gained too much weight and was unable to do a single push-up! Eli helped me gain strength and be in better shape than I was before I had babies! His training style is fantastic because in each movement he makes you work multiple muscle groups, making the time much more efficient. After each session, I felt that I had worked every single muscle in my body! He takes the time to understand your needs and adapts whenever necessary due to body pains or low energy. He also helped me with nutrition and to create positive habits and routines.
— Rocio M

 

I trained with Elijah after COVID restrictions were lifted to help get out of my fitness rut! He helped me to build strength and learn my way around the gym. He also encouraged me to sign up for a race and have a fitness goal - which I followed through on by running a half marathon! I appreciated his knowledge of nutrition (including his book!) and fun conversation in the gym.
— Darien F.O