Do You Possibly Have “TBD”?

Do You Possibly Have “TBD”? By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS You have heard me talk about the “sprint-rest-repeat” concept before. That is where you “sprint” for a few days/weeks and then you recover. And then you repeat. And I am in full-blown “sprint” mode right now. And I LOVE it. The NFL guys are preparing […]

What is the Secret Sauce to Success?

“What’s the Secret Sauce to Success?” by Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I just got back from a rocking Perform Better Summit in Chicago this past weekend. It was awesome. And I loved connecting with the hundreds of fitness pros present. There is nothing better than seeing hundreds or thousands of inspired “life-transformers” in one room […]

This is Your Half!

HALF-TIME Adjustments… By Todd Durkin MA, CSCS HALF-TIME. In most sports, half-time is extremely important. And there are a few things that you usually do at half-time that are essential. As a matter of fact, allow me to take you in the “locker-room” for a brief-moment and share what typically happens behind closed-doors. First things […]

The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” ~Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt “I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.” ~George Benson  June is such a great month of […]

DAD

DAD By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS When I was a young boy, my parents divorced when I was just 5 years old. And when I was 7, my Dad moved to Colorado for work. I was devastated. And as a young child, I was scared I would never see him again. Fortunately, when I was […]

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work- 10 Reasons WHY I Believe We Won Small-Business of the Year! By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I received a phone call recently that put a huge smile on my face. It was California State Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (District 77) congratulating Fitness Quest 10 on winning the “California Small Business of […]

Fitness Quest 10 Wins “Super Bowl”

Fitness Quest 10 Wins “Super Bowl” By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS Everyone loves it. Everyone needs it. Not everyone gives it. Most people welcome more of it. What is it? RECOGNITION. By definition it means to PRAISE or HONOR. And you can praise people for a job well done. You can give an “atta boy” […]

What is Your Core?

What is Your Core? By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I just returned from teaching at a large Health Club up in Seattle, WA called PRO Sports Club. It is massive. 30,000 members, 800 employees, 110 full-time trainers. 4 different locations. It is quite an impressive place that was started by Dr. Mark Dedomenico, MD & […]

Memorial Day–Freedom Reigns

Freedom Reigns By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I’m up a bit earlier on this Memorial due to some serious jet leg. But man, does it feel good to be back on American soil. And good to be back in my own bed after 9-days teaching in Belgium & Germany. I’m going to go over to Fitness Quest […]

8 Reasons Why My MOM is the Best!

8 Reasons Why My MOM is the Best! By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS   “There’s a story behind everyone… and behind your story is always your mother’s story… because hers is where yours begins.” –Mitch Albom Mom. What a sweet word. It conjures up such sweet thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Mother’s Day is this Sunday […]