Imagine Great Things
Imagine Great Things Brett Klika C.S.C.S. Imagine the scene. Dave Henderson of the 1988 Oakland Athletics stands at the plate and takes his power-hitter stance. From atop the mound, Dodger great, Orel Hershiser stares long and hard at the catcher’s signal. Two runners on, bottom of the ninth. Orel goes through his long and lanky […]
Work What Your Mama Gave Ya
Resistance training – and I don’t mean “resisting” training – means going back to the basics. Picture yourself doing high school physical education kinds of exercises (based on using your bodyweight as resistance) and there you have it. Resistance training is a common phrase in the fitness world. By definition, resistance training is a form […]
Eight Great Bodyweight Resistance Exercises
Fitness Quest 10 personal trainer Doug Balzarini performing eight bodyweight training exercises designed to target every major muscle group in the body. To increase resistance Balzarini added a stability ball, resistance tubes and a weighted medicine ball, which are fairly inexpensive purchases at a sporting goods store. The video includes pointers on correct form and […]
Carry On
One question I love to ask my clients is “What drives you to be great?” Regardless of whether it is a champion athlete, successful entrepreneur, or a hard-working professional, I find the answers are often similar. Regardless of your business, dreams, and desires, let’s use the traits of a champion and apply them to our […]
Fitness Quest 10 Referral Program
As a valued member of Fitness Quest 10, we wanted to bring you the good news. Fitness Quest 10 has decided to announce a member referral program. Starting May 3- 31st we have created an opportunity for you to play an integral role in our summer camp program. Here’s how it works: Think of some […]
Injury Prevention and Performance For Scripps Ranch Old Pros Soccer
Playing soccer is a great way to keep fit. Unfortunately, the competitive fitness and athletic demands for the game can contribute to injury as we get older. If you are an adult soccer player and struggle with nagging injuries or a lack of fitness, this program is for you. Learn new practical strategies to prevent […]
Marshall Middle School Fitness and Athleticism Week
Whether your son or daughter is an athlete or they want to be active, it is important that they learn to “Play Their B.E.S.T.!” This one-week camp is designed to teach youngsters skills and drills to improve their athleticism and overall fitness while having fun! Marshall Middle School Fitness and Athleticism Week goes from June […]
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 […]
Do You Want To Play?
I hope you are doing fantastic. I just got back from the field where I was training some of our NFL guys and boy did I have fun! I had LaDanian Tomlinson (RB, Jets,–wow, does that sound weird), Charles “Peanut” Tillman (CB, Bears), and Malcolm Floyd (WR, Chargers) out there amongst some of our other young upcoming stars. What I really love about going to […]
“Have You Lost That Loving Feeling?” by Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS
Do you remember the movie, Top Gun? It’s one of my all-time favorites (besides Rocky, of course), full of action, passion and love. There is a scene near the beginning when Maverick and Goose pick up Charlie (played by Kelly McGillis) in a bar by singing, “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling.” The energy and sparkle […]