IDEA World – Invest in Yourself
IDEA World Was Off The Hook Good morning!!! I just got back from LA where I was teaching at the IDEA World Fitness Conference. Over 14,000 fitness pros from over 60 countries present. It was absolutely insane energy. One of my favorite parts of these conferences is connecting with so many colleagues and seeing and […]
A Dream has Become a REALITY
![](https://todddurkin.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Screen-Shot-2016-03-11-at-12.29.57-PM-1.png)
Dreams really do come true!!! And I can’t wait to share mine with the world starting in just a few weeks. For 9-years, I had the dream of having my own TV show. I wasn’t sure if it would be on Oprah, Ellen, prime-time, or just my “own” channel. But, I gave up that dream. […]
The Importance of a Mentor
![](https://todddurkin.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DOD-LOGO-1.png)
Today, I want to share someone special with you. He’s a trainer at Fitness Quest 10. He started as an intern back in 2013. He’s a former hockey player. And he epitomizes the words PASSION, PURPOSE, and IMPACT. My friends, meet someone I have been mentoring now for a few years and someone I’ve very […]
10 Ways to Create an Edge in Sports & Life
I just returned from Los Angeles and an incredible IDEA World Conference. 12,000 fired-up fitness pros and great CONNECT time with some passionate folks. It really was a great show. And between Perform Better going on over in Providence, RI, and the BeachBody Conference down in Nashville, over 40,000 fitness pros and coaches were immersed […]
This is Your Half!
HALF-TIME Adjustments… By Todd Durkin MA, CSCS HALF-TIME. In most sports, half-time is extremely important. And there are a few things that you usually do at half-time that are essential. As a matter of fact, allow me to take you in the “locker-room” for a brief-moment and share what typically happens behind closed-doors. First things […]
Fitness Quest 10 Wins “Super Bowl”
Fitness Quest 10 Wins “Super Bowl” By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS Everyone loves it. Everyone needs it. Not everyone gives it. Most people welcome more of it. What is it? RECOGNITION. By definition it means to PRAISE or HONOR. And you can praise people for a job well done. You can give an “atta boy” […]
Why Jordan Spieth Won The Masters
“Why Jordan Spieth Won The Masters” By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS Sometimes there are days or workouts where I remember how good it is to feel “young.” The body feels good. There are little aches. And I’ve got that “pop” that I used to just take for granted. But it’s not always like that. It […]
Could You Give Up “CANDY” For A Year?
Could You Give Up “CANDY” For A Year? By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS Could you give up candy for a year? Or how about coffee? Or caffeine? Or wine? Or chocolate…. Ewww, that chocolate thing. Not sure I could do that or not. I need to brag a bit about my 12-year old son Luke […]
Are You Living with PASSION?
Are You Living with Passion? Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I delivered the keynote speech this past Sunday (March 29th) at Bedros Keullian’s Fitness Business Summit in Irvine, CA, and killed it. And because I had my 10-year old son Brady with me, I seized the opportunity and brought him up on stage for a few […]
True Strength
TRUE STRENGTH By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS It all began a couple months ago when I was invited to conduct some special workouts for the NFL athletes participating in the Pro Athletes Outreach (PAO) Increase Conference held in San Diego last week (March 3-6th). PAO’s mission is to support professional athletes by integrating faith, family […]