Would You Like Fries With That

The other day I was talking with a young woman who was distressed about her life. She complained that everything was tough, “I have no time to exercise, I have two kids, I work ten to twelve hours a day, my husband was just laid off, the economy is stressing me out and I am […]

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 […]

How Random Are You

Sean Croxton, Host of Underground Wellness TV and Owner of Underground Wellness has issued a challenge… It’s called The Totally Random X Challenge.  Sean is looking for the most random places you can use your TRX Suspension Trainer! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHvMZwjUESo] Film your random place where you use the TRX and submit your videos to vids@undergroundwellness.tv.  The […]

“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 […]

How To Grow Your Personal Training Business

To take your business to the next level, learn the tips that have taken Todd Durkin to become an expert in personal training.  He has created a company called Fitness Quest 10 and taken it to a top 10 gym in America.  These tips Todd will give you are tips that not everyone will tell […]

How To Improve Your Brand

Creating a strong brand means having a successful company. Think about all the companies that have strong brands. What is the one thing they have in common? They are all successful. Todd Durkin, owner of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, talks about what it takes to have a strong brand. These are the same […]

“Shake, Rattle and Roll… Choose Change Before It Chooses You!” By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS

On Easter Sunday, southern California experienced a 7.2 earthquake. The epicenter was approximately 100 miles away in Mexico. I have lived in California for 12 years now and I have never felt anything like it. My family and I were at home, coming downstairs, when we felt the earthquake start. We all hustled into the living room and waited as it got worse […]

2010 Speed & Strength for Scripps Ranch High School Field Hockey

Fitness Quest 10 will be offering a sports-specific speed, strength, and conditioning camps specifically for Scripps Ranch Field Hockey team. This is separate from the other  Fitness Quest 10 programs offered for summer. Athletes can attend up to four two hour sessions each week. At least two sessions per week are recommended. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuvlz-7zr7c] ALL Scripps […]

How To Maximize Your College Recruiting Exposure

The college recruiting process is often misunderstood by many parents, student-athletes, coaches, and fans.  The fact is, the college recruiting process has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. College coaches are using all sorts of technology including: email, smart phones (Blackberrys, Iphones, etc.), online recruiting databases, social media, and more to evaluate players. If […]