Inside a Champion’s Mind: 7 Lessons I’ve Learned From Pete Sampras

Inside a Champion’s Mind: 7 Lessons I’ve Learned From Pete Sampras Until Roger Federer came along, Pete Sampras held the record for winning the most Grand Slam titles of any player in history. He is one of the greatest players of all time. His book, A Champion’s Mind – Lessons From a Life in Tennis, […]

TD’s Top 41 Tips for Success in the Fitness Field

TD’s Top 41 Tips for Success in the Fitness Field By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS “The only dumb question is the one not asked” is a statement so very true.  And just recently, the 2012 Perform Better 3 Day Conference series came to a strong close in Long Beach, CA. There are many great things […]

IMPACT! Corner Questions August 2012

How do you fire up your trainers and staff to bring IMPACT every day in everything they do and transfer that enthusiasm of ownership? First, you have to make sure you are fired up yourself.  World-class workouts, eating impeccably, getting bodywork/massage, and all the physical and recovery practices we preach to our clients everyday.  This […]

Do we VALUE physical education?

Do we VALUE physical education? Brett Klika C.S.C.S. As the mighty ax of budget cuts swings once again through our education system, an already decimation physical education institution appears to be eye to eye with the chopping blade.  Outnumbered, undervalued, and underpaid, PE teachers struggle to save what is left of a once integral part […]

Perform This Week

If you are like me, you have been tuned in to the Olympics to catch a lot of the great ACTION.  Not quite watching the 5,000 hours that NBC is covering but I’m certainly catching a lot of the highlights. Last week, the WOW was COMPETE.  And at this time last week, we were a […]

The Best Time to Workout

The Best Time to Workout Bryan Milliard Fitness Quest 10 Intern The best time to workout every day is 5:00 am…  I’m totally kidding.  The question of “when is the best time to workout?,” has popped up more times than a person would think.  To be honest, there is no right answer.  It all depends […]

Why crunches and sit-ups are BAD and what to do instead!

Why crunches and sit-ups are BAD and what to do instead! Bryan Milliard Fitness Quest 10 Intern More than likely, you’re sitting at a desk right now while you’re on the computer reading this article. Without changing anything, look at your posture. If you’re like the majority of the population, your shoulders and back are […]

Do Better

By now, you may know that the Fitness Quest 10 family lost one of its own two weeks ago, and I lost one of my best friends: Ken “Sawman” Sawyer. Sawman’s memorial service and celebration of life barbeque were held on the Fourth of July. A fitting choice for a man who loved nothing better […]

TD Times July IMPACT! Corner Questions

Question: When you are hitting a wall with your weight. What is the best way to break through it? First, nutrition.  I always say that you can’t out-train a bad diet.  Your nutrition must be dialed in.  Eat every 3-4 hours, small-portions, focus on real foods, make sure you are getting in adequate protein (approx. […]

LaDainian Tomlinson– ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER PLAY THE GAME

LaDainian Tomlinson–ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER PLAY THE GAME Today is a bitter-sweet day. I feel nostalgic. I feel sad. I feel proud. It’s a day I knew was coming but never really wanted to acknowledge. Today, LaDainian Tomlinson retired from the NFL. To me, LT was much more than just a football player. […]