The When’s And Why’s of Youth Training

I’m often faced with the question “When should my son or daughter start lifting weights?” Parents are often surprised at my response. “Weight training” in youth has been made into a complex enigma based on old urban myths, overzealous, uneducated parents and coaches, and fruitless convention. When one stops to evaluate what weight training is […]

“Destiny or Design?” Winning A Super Bowl or The Game of Life

One of my favorite movies of all time is Miracle on Ice – the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that defeated the powerful Soviets in a classic match-up that was much “bigger” than just a game. In his pre-game speech, coach Herb Brooks said, “Great moments are born from great opportunities.” Was […]

Todd Durkin at Super Bowl 44 in Miami,Florida…

Todd Durkin MA, C.S.C.S., Owner, Fitness Quest 10 and Head of Under Armour Performance Training Council went to Super Bowl XLIV in Miami to cheer on and support Fitness Quest 10 Client, Drew Brees. Todd’s journey included an Under Armour Combine for Miami High Schools, media row where Todd was featured on over 15 different […]

Training The Best

In the shadow of many significant athletic achievements live the strength and conditioning coaches who work overtime to give their athletes the physical and mental durability necessary to aspire to greatness. One such coach is Todd Durkin, owner of Fitness Quest 10 (www.fitnessquest10.com), and the off-season trainer of New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, as well […]

Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better

The Indianapolis Colts defensive starters are not diminutive people. If everyone in America weighed 240 pounds, on average, we’d be dealing with a health crisis of epic proportions. But in the NFL, that number places them well below the league average. And it’s not just their weight that stands out: The Colts defense is also […]

Men’s Health Magazine Presents: 5 Secrets from an NFL Trainer! By: Adam Bornstein

LaDainian Tomlinson. Drew Brees. Reggie Bush. Carson Palmer. Kellen Winslow, Jr. Besides being NFL Pro Bowlers,what do these five guys have in common? Answer: They’re all trained by Todd Durkin, C.S.C.S., owner of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, and the head of the Under Armour Performance Training Council. He not only makes his living […]

Make Your Body Your Machine

TRX Challenge Grand Prize: Train Like the Pros in San Diego Want the chance to train at one of America’s top gyms from one of America’s top Personal Trainer? You do not need to be in the Super Bowl for a chance to win big on Sunday. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm01QB8W7uU] CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. You can […]

“Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?”

Fitness Quest 10 would like to wish Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints the best of luck on their first Superbowl Game this coming Sunday, February 7, 2010! Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints? Watch the “Behind The Scenes” Photo Shoot with Drew Brees for the Wall Street […]