I just returned from a trip to the Under Armour High School All American Football Game down in Orlando, Florida. My role was to provide a motivational talk and start educating these top 90 graduating senior football players about physical conditioning and qualities of success in all areas of life. I warmed them up, trained them […]
This is an interview with Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, NCTMB, and owner of Fitness Quest 10. His clinic in San Diego focuses on pain management, corrective exercise, therapeutic massage and bodywork, and performance enhancement. Todd is a national presenter and is someone who once dealt with chronic pain. In addition to running his clinic, he […]
The holidays are an extremely challenging time for you if you are not in a consistent routine for your health and fitness. Here are some no nonsense solutions to help you to not only survive the holidays, but to thrive during them. Keep a food journal. Write down everything you eat for the next few […]
I. Common Causes of Back Pain Sitting: Sitting causes the entire lower half of the body to be inactive. As a result, the lower body is unable to properly support the torso causing structural compensation and eventually, pain. Over time, this can leave the body weak at the hips and legs. Lack of Proper Exercise: […]
In America, we live in a culture that everything has to be bigger, badder, and better. When it comes to food, everything is supersized. When it comes to exercise, we often obsess with it. When it comes to lifting weights, the mentality is often always “heavier is better”. In our “more is better” mentality, we […]
Question: I am a 45 year old woman and recently I heard that you lose muscle every year due to aging. Is this true and what should I do to increase my metabolism and offset the deleterious side-effects of aging? Aging is an interesting phenomenon that can be challenging both physically and emotionally. In your […]
It is that time of the year where Thanksgiving, holiday parties, holiday shopping, and busy schedules detract us from achieving our health and fitness goals. The average person often gains between 7-10 pounds over this often grueling 6 week period. My plea to you is to commit to take the steps necessary to not be […]
My oldest son, Luke, started kindergarten last week and it left me feeling very nostalgic. As he walked up to his new school on the first day holding my hand, I couldn’t help but think about how his real “education” was about to begin. My feelings of excitement, sadness, and curiosity made me think of […]
There is nothing more important than providing positive energy in your personal training session or group exercise class. Positive energy goes a long way in providing a positive experience for your clients whose lives are often filled with stress, negativity, and a litany of complications in their own personal or professional lives. Here are some […]
by Brett Klika A high school coach of mine once said “In sports, speed cures all evils”. In other words, if you are fast, you’ll always do well, in almost any sport. Speed is one of the most significant factors that set athletes apart in any sport, at any level. A small number of people […]
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