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. […]
We All Love a DARE, right?
We all love a DARE, right? “I DARE you to …” Every week I have a W.O.W. (Word of the Week) to help keep me focused. This week’s WOW is DARE. As a matter of fact, I will share a DARE with you every day in 3 different categories: physical, mental/emotional, & spiritual to help […]
IMPACT Corner Questions March 2012 – Todd Durkin
Thanks for your questions on our Facebook LIKE Pages (www.facebook.com/ToddDurkinFQ10) and on our Twitter feed (www.Twitter.com/ToddDurkin) this past week. I always enjoy hearing from you and connecting via our Social Media outlets. If you have a question that you would like to ask, please visit one of the links above and share your question. […]
The Bounce of a Ball
It only takes one time. One bad bounce of a ball. One trip over a “landmine” on the floor. And your positive session with a client can go from positive to nightmare. The purpose of this article is to remind you of the critical importance of SAFETY every single day, every single moment. It can […]
Twister… Industry Icon in the Fight of His Life
By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I need to share a remarkable story of a fitness professional in the fight of his life. He is someone I have long admired. Someone I have shared the stage with many times. One of the best presenters I have ever heard. A wildly successful entrepreneur who has earned more […]
“Coach” is a Verb, Not a Noun
By Brett Klika C.S.C.S. What makes a great coach? Is it the number of years they spent in school studying coaching? Probably not, as the 5 most successful coaches that immediately come to mind do not have a “Dr.” in front of their name. Is it their own successful athletic prowess? No again, as I […]
Great Strides can be made with a little K.I.S.S.
By: Jeff King M.A., C.S.C.S I am reading Dan John’s book “Never Let Go.” This is a great read. John shares his philosophies on lifting as well as life. Many things resonated with me thus far but one in particular inspired me to write this article. John discusses that when things get difficult, such as […]
Learn From Your Kids
By Brett Klika, C.S.C.S. Director of Athletics, Fitness Quest 10 The primary difference between training adults and youth is that training youth is all about giving them something physically constructive to do with “all that energy.” For adults, it’s all about giving them some energy by giving them something physically constructive to do. Youth are little […]
Making Good Great
By Brett Klika C.S.C.S. Director of Athletics, Fitness Quest 10 Every day, big, fast, and strong athletes are working to be bigger, faster, stronger, so they can one day be the biggest, fastest, and strongest. The process of working towards athletic success is one of constantly addressing strengths and weaknesses, and striving to get better. […]
Avoid the “Diet Mentality” and Lose Weight Now!
By: Craig Valency The weekend is upon you and temptation is all around. Parties, barbecues, restaurants, wine and beer are all calling your name. With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner you brace for the carb onslaught. This is when you are really tested; you have to balance your reluctance to undo all the hard […]