18″ – The Difference Between Success and Failure
18″ – The Difference Between Success and Failure By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I heard a quote a few weeks ago from a pastor friend and client of mine, Gino Mingo. We were doing a Bible study with our NFL Combine guys when he said, “The difference between heaven and hell is 18 inches. That’s […]
IMPACT Corner Questions March 2012 – Todd Durkin
Thanks for your questions on our Facebook LIKE Pages (www.facebook.com/ToddDurkinFQ10) and on our Twitter feed (www.Twitter.com/ToddDurkin) this past week. I always enjoy hearing from you and connecting via our Social Media outlets. If you have a question that you would like to ask, please visit one of the links above and share your question. […]
3 Ways to LEAD your Business to GREAT Success
By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS One of the questions I often hear pertains to “How do you find great trainers, build a staff, and keep them?” It’s a great topic and one that I feel is vitally important for the growth of any organization. Here are 3 ways you can build and lead your training […]
IMPACT Question Corner
Thanks for your questions on our Facebook LIKE Pages (www.facebook.com/ToddDurkinFQ10) and on our Twitter feed (www.Twitter.com/ToddDurkin) this past week. I always enjoy hearing from you and connecting via our Social Media outlets. If you have a question that you would like to ask, please visit one of the links above and share your question. I […]
A Culture of Mental Toughness
A Culture of Mental Toughness Brett Klika C.S.C.S. “Mental toughness!!” the overweight, out of shape, red faced, coach screamed as his team did their umpteenth set of “gassers” at a 10k pace. He nodded and smirked knowingly at his coaching staff who was fervently echoing his sentiments. They had succeeded that day. The athletes were […]
I Would Like You to Meet AGNES
I would like you to meet AGNES – Part 1 of a 3 Part Series on the Pillars of Wellness as We Age By Janet Bertrand ACE Every day we are faced with choices. We make those choices and build our lives based on a pattern of decisions, one after the next. Those choices dictate […]
Feeding Your Metabolism: The Truth About Food Our Health System is Afraid to Admit
Metabolism Primer 3 of 3 Feeding Your Metabolism: The Truth About Food Our Health System Is Afraid to Admit by Pat Jak, BS, CPT, USAC II, USAC Power Based Training Coach This is detailed and I don’t want you to just skim over the intro because these tips can help you improve your metabolism, change […]
The IMPACT Question Corner
I recently asked my followers on Facebook & Twitter for their most pressing questions as it relates to health & fitness. I received some great questions and going to answer a few of them now. Q: As a trainer, is it important to makes sure your clients wear a heart rate monitor? A: I highly […]
Was it Really an Accident?
Was It Really An Accident? By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS It’s funny how life works. Sometimes people appear just when they’re supposed to. Just when you need them. Sometimes things happen that you don’t understand as they occur, but later make a lot of sense. Sometimes the bleakest news leads to a transformation that sets […]
Cross-Fit for Athletes?
Cross-Fit for Athletes? Brett Klika C.S.C.S. Cross Fit is the latest rage in fitness. Millions tune in to watch Cross-Fit athletes display herculean strength, endurance, and physical adaptability on ESPN. Thousands of Cross Fit gyms are springing up all over the world serving every demographic from beginning exercisers to professional athletes. While this exercise and […]