Jon Diaz

What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

I’m fueled by the feeling of connecting with people and watching them achieve their goals. Watching people who had no interest in fitness thrive in the gym and move on to become trainers or coaches themselves because of my influence is incredible. Training in my own life has taught me discipline, confidence and resilience that has brought me out of some extremely dark habits into a life where I am almost a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Without my fitness community, I'd be in a much worse place.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

When it comes to training I do everything... Hiking, rock climbing, CrossFit, disc golf, tennis, Spartan races, bodybuilding, boxing, horseback riding, snowboarding, mountain biking and I'm currently training for a triathlon. My philosophy is to prioritize longevity and make decisions that will improve my quality of life in my later years. I'm always diversifying my training to avoid injury and challenge my body to reach its full athletic potential while having fun along the way!

What would you do with $20,000?

$20,000 would go directly back into my community by helping me open my own physical therapy practice when I graduate this year. The support I’ve received throughout my journey has been life-changing, and I’m driven to give that same support back. My goal is to become a leader and a source of healing, helping people stay healthy, and able to continue doing what they love for years to come. $20,000 would be an amazing jump start to help with a down-payment or getting equipment for my practice.