The Daily Habits of an NFL Player

The Daily Habits of an NFL Player By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I’m not sure there is a time of year I enjoy more than right now. It’s the four-week window between the end of June and end of July when all the NFL athletes make their final preparations for the upcoming season. It’s the […]

IMPACT Corner Questions July 2013

1. I am a coach for a youth football team of 8 and 9 year olds. We are always looking for new drills and ways to keep it fun for the kids. We’ve been looking at tire pulling with a harness for our running backs and possibly tire flips used mainly as an obstacle course […]

My Fitness Journey: Katie Brown

My eleven-year-old self is sprinting around the house, dribbling, juggling, and passing my soccer ball against the wall, no doubt driving my mother crazy, when my dad calls me into the family room. As I look back through my 20/20 hindsight lenses, I realize that this was perhaps the most pivotal, defining moment of my […]

Pizza On The Grill

Check out a fresh recipe from General Manager Julie Wilcox!! It is a perfect for summer! Pizza on the Grill Who doesn’t love pizza?  This grilled pizza is light, fun and delicious.   You can be as creative as you want with a variety of toppings.  Here are a few of my favorites! 1 whole wheat […]

Are You Ready To Live IMPROMPTU?

(I sit down to write this week’s WOW after a memorable Father’s Day 2013. I hope it will help set the tone for a special week for YOU in business and life this week): Are You Ready To Live IMPROMPTU? By: Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS My Father’s Day started off early yesterday morning in fantastic […]

What It Means To Be A Dad

What It Means To Be A Dad By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS A mother and a father – we all started here. We have this in common. Most of us have great memories of our parents. And an unfortunate few don’t. Regardless, there always seems to be a deep innate love for the two people […]

Weight-Loss Ain’t Easy

Weight-Loss AIN’T Easy By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS Weight-loss is one of the most common goals of clients and members at Fitness Quest 10. I know, I know. You want to improve your strength. And fitness. And health. But many people are also trying to lose an extra 5-10 pounds. Or 20. Or 50. Or […]

Remember to LIVE…It’s MEMORIAL DAY!!

Remember to LIVE…It’s MEMORIAL DAY!!! By Todd Durkin Happy Memorial Day! I hope that you have been able to take some time this weekend to reflect on the meaning of this very special day and spend some quality time with your family and loved ones. Maybe you will go to the beach today, watch the NCAA […]

SPEED KILLS!!! Speed & Strength to Improve Sport Performance

By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, NCTMB  Speed kills. Speed, agility, and quickness in sport gives an athlete an edge on his/her competition. And the great news is that “SAQ” can all be learned through technique training, proper drills, and hard work. If you’re wanting and willing to get faster, let’s dive (or sprint!) into the […]

Enhancing Life’s Adventure

Enhancing Life’s Adventure By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I love studying LEADERSHIP. Leadership of the world’s most successful businesses. Leadership of the world’s best professional sports teams. I love studying Leadership because Leadership is all about IMPACT. I was recently in Phoenix, Arizona, to facilitate a 1.5 day “TD IMPACT Leadership Program.” Our client company, […]