Todd Durkin Announces “Big News”; FITBLOK to Change the Fitness World

I have some big news to announce. I have been working hard on a revolutionary training idea that I believe will change the face of fitness. Literally. With the thousands of people I have trained in my career, I often hear the same excuses that rob people of being healthy, fit, and strong: “My workout […]

One Shot

ONE SHOT By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I have loved watching the 30th Olympiad wrapping up this weekend. So many special stories. So many great competitions. And so many BIG moments. Some of my favorites: Michael Phelps winning 6 medals to become the most decorated Olympian ever.  Twenty-two medals in his Olympic career. Amazing. US […]

Do we VALUE physical education?

Do we VALUE physical education? Brett Klika C.S.C.S. As the mighty ax of budget cuts swings once again through our education system, an already decimation physical education institution appears to be eye to eye with the chopping blade.  Outnumbered, undervalued, and underpaid, PE teachers struggle to save what is left of a once integral part […]

Perform This Week

If you are like me, you have been tuned in to the Olympics to catch a lot of the great ACTION.  Not quite watching the 5,000 hours that NBC is covering but I’m certainly catching a lot of the highlights. Last week, the WOW was COMPETE.  And at this time last week, we were a […]

The Best Time to Workout

The Best Time to Workout Bryan Milliard Fitness Quest 10 Intern The best time to workout every day is 5:00 am…  I’m totally kidding.  The question of “when is the best time to workout?,” has popped up more times than a person would think.  To be honest, there is no right answer.  It all depends […]

The Transformation Economy: The Future of Personal Training

The Transformation Economy: The Future of Personal Training Jessica Lis, A.T.C., C.S.C.S. Fitness Quest 10, Intern I recently read the book “The Experience Economy” in which B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore (P & G) discuss the evolution of products – products start as commodities and as society changes products transform into goods […]

Why crunches and sit-ups are BAD and what to do instead!

Why crunches and sit-ups are BAD and what to do instead! Bryan Milliard Fitness Quest 10 Intern More than likely, you’re sitting at a desk right now while you’re on the computer reading this article. Without changing anything, look at your posture. If you’re like the majority of the population, your shoulders and back are […]

Do Better

By now, you may know that the Fitness Quest 10 family lost one of its own two weeks ago, and I lost one of my best friends: Ken “Sawman” Sawyer. Sawman’s memorial service and celebration of life barbeque were held on the Fourth of July. A fitting choice for a man who loved nothing better […]

Less is More

Less Is More Brett Klika Getting athletes and athlete wanna-bees stronger and more resilient to injury is a simplicity proposition.  Pick a few proven effective drills, then get really good at teaching and doing them.  Too many coaches make the mistake of employing hundreds of drills they don’t really know how to teach, so their […]

TD Times July IMPACT! Corner Questions

Question: When you are hitting a wall with your weight. What is the best way to break through it? First, nutrition.  I always say that you can’t out-train a bad diet.  Your nutrition must be dialed in.  Eat every 3-4 hours, small-portions, focus on real foods, make sure you are getting in adequate protein (approx. […]