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 […]
Push-ups are probably the most commonly used bodyweight strength callisthenic whether you are working with kids, adults, or pro athletes. They can be done anywhere and are highly effective for building upper body strength and endurance. However, in my work with kids, I am finding that fewer and fewer boys and girls are able to […]
Justin Russ, CPT I was having a conversation with one of the Fitness Quest 10 athletes the other day and one part in particular stood out to me. He looked me and my colleagues in the eyes and said, “This is why I train the way I do. This is why I become a demon […]
There’s no surprise in the fact that I spend time each and every day talking with people about their goals. After all, as a trainer and performance coach, that’s what I do. Normally, I love this part of my work. I like nothing better than to see my clients, teammates and friends succeed. You might […]
Here are 5 TRX movements we utilize that involve alternating between two exercises. You will perform one rep of one exercise followed by one rep of another exercise and continue to alternate back and forth for the desired number of reps. Using the interchanging sequence requires a bit more coordination and core stability. We use […]
A navy battleship was in stormy waters when they spotted the light of what appeared to be another vessel in the distance. The ship’s captain made radio contact with orders for the other vessel to change their course. “Negative” was the reply. “We recommend you change your course 15 degrees south to avoid a collision.” […]
In Part I, I had mentioned our youth’s maximizing their body-weight calisthenics for athletic development. What exactly are calisthenics? Interestingly enough, calisthenics comes from the Greek, kallos meaning‘beauty’ and sthenos meaning ‘strength’. Looking at the basic definition of calisthenics it means gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movement. I found this definition […]
I am a true believer. Each Christmas I notice everything printed with Believe or I Believe. Cards, calendars, ornaments, pillows – you’ve probably seen as much as I have or more. Well, I do believe. I believe in positive energy. I believe in persistence and mental toughness. I believe in myself and in others. I […]
Here are 4 TRX movements we came up with that require a partner. FAI recommends one unit per person; however, we felt these were safe, effective alternatives that we incorporate on occasion to infuse a little competition and a lot of fun. Here is a brief breakdown on the 4 exercises: 1. TRX Suspended Burpee […]
This month, I had the opportunity to answer some athlete training and nutrition questions from Craig Lane at Boise State University. As coaches, teachers, and parents, we are often faced with many nutrition issues with our young athletes. For the record, my nutritional advice is based on research, experience, and practical knowledge that comes from […]
If you’ve ever witnessed or participated in a metabolic circuit designed for combat athletes, you’ve seen hard core. You’ve seen guys pushed to their physical limits. You’ve seen tire flips, prowler pushes, and ground & pound drills. You may have even seen some guys on their knees reaching for the nearest bucket. There are many […]
One thing I enjoy being as a strength coach is being able to train young athletes. Over the past 5 ½ years, I have been blessed with the opportunity to train many young athletes at all levels. What I have come to realize, is there is a lot more that goes into training young athletes […]
It is my understanding that most youth are driven by what somebody tells them to do, i.e. their coach, parent, or teacher. This is understandable because youth can be socially and physically immature. However, it is also my understanding the advice that some, if not most coaches are telling their youths regarding physical development is […]
by Ryan Burgess Baseball may still be America’s pastime, but professional football is America’s passion. Every Sunday the attention of an entire nation is locked on the NFL and the jaw-dropping athleticism of its players. Sunday can be an excuse for people to sit around eating like pigs and drinking like fish. While those around […]
By Doug Balzarini, C.S.C.S., Strength and Conditioning Coach, Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego, CA) Trying to convince a combat athlete that thoracic spine mobility drills will help him in the octagon is like trying to convince my girlfriend that size doesn’t matter (talking arm size of course). These athletes want to be faster, stronger, and […]
By: Brett Klika, C.S.C.S. Director of Athletics, Fitness Quest 10 “What can we do at home to make our son or daughter a better athlete?” This is one of the most common questions I come across with parents. For the sake of this discussion, “at home” means things that are done outside of professionally supervised […]
I had been working with an athlete for several weeks in a traditional one-on-one setting and recently began to notice that his strength, energy levels, and overall intensity were down. In a recent session, I could sense early on in our mobility work that he was just going through the motions. Perhaps my teaching cues […]
At your local gym, you may have been offered a chance to try out a tool called the TRX Suspension Training, which is an innovation by former elite Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick. As a Navy SEAL, Hetrick often found himself in remote safe houses with limited means to keep he and his soldiers in shape. […]
“Top 5 Strength Tools For Combat Athletes” By Doug Balzarini, C.S.C.S., Fitness Quest 10 As Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) continues to grow in popularity, so do the methods and techniques used to help the MMA athletes reach their full potential. Coaches are realizing that their athletes must have a complete well-rounded program that covers not […]
Home is Where the Health Is Brett Klika C.S.C.S. Our youth are getting fat and unhealthy. You can beat the stats to death, but the consensus is that in less than 20 years, 1 out of 3 American children will be obese. Not just a little baby fat, clinically obese. Along with this condition comes […]
Recently, www.Active.com came to Fitness Quest 10 for a video shoot to see how trainers from one of America’s Top 10 Gyms (Men’s Health Magazine), trains their athletes. For the next several issues of the TD Times we will show you different exercises we use to prepare our athletes to perform at the highest level. […]
Fitness Anywhere launched their first nationwide integrated media campaign called “GET WITH THE MOVEMENT.” It’s a video-centric consumer rally cry that dares people to put down their weights, get off their exercise machines and take a more dynamic, movement-focused approach to building their overall health and achieving their fitness goals. It features short videos from celebrity TRX’ers […]
Having strong shoulders is essential when we are talking about over the head throwing sports such as football and baseball. Whether you are looking to prevent arm injury or add more speed to your fastball, these 3 exercises need to be implemented in your daily workouts. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TOP SHOULDER EXERCISES RECOMMEND […]
“Beat The Heat” — By Cara Regas, Strength and conditioning coach at Fitness Quest 10. With summer temperatures rising, the risk of heat illness also increases. Here are a few tips to so you can enjoy physical activity and exercise as well as to reduce the risk of heat illness: 1. Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate! Drink […]
All of us probably have some fond memory of bouncing on a trampoline when we were kids. Little did you know, you were actually rebounding – a fun way to burn calories even as an adult! Believe it or not, bouncing up and down offers a safe, low-impact workout for any age and fitness level. […]
As a strength and conditioning coach, I work with many young basketball players and one common question that parents and coaches frequently ask me is what can be done to improve their son’s, daughter’s or athlete’s vertical jump? Every time this question is raised, two thoughts come to my mind. First: I want to show […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Indianapolis Colts defensive starters are not diminutive people. If everyone in America weighed 240 pounds, on average, we’d be dealing with a health crisis of epic proportions. But in the NFL, that number places them well below the league average. And it’s not just their weight that stands out: The Colts defense is also […]
If I were the average Joe walking down the street, I probably wouldn’t care so much about the eating habits of other people. However, as the owner of Fitness Quest 10 (www.fitnessquest10.com), and a personal trainer, dedicated and passionate about helping people transform their lives and bodies, I’ve built my professional life on health, fitness […]
It seems these days that “hope” is en vogue. I hear many people talking about how they “hope” to keep their job, “hope” to get more clients, “hope” the economy rebounds, or “hope” they’ll be in a better place in a year or two. Some of these people have crystal clear visions of what it […]
Can’t find enough time this holiday season to get a workout in? Have you fallen off your regular program? The holiday stress can make anyone fall off his or her regular workout routine. It happens to everyone. But that doesn’t mean we have to loose track of our health and fitness goals just because we […]
Have you ever seen those info commercials that guarantee a thinner midsection after doing 3 weeks of AB exercises? Or maybe thinner arms after shaking a weight for only a few minutes a day? Maybe you are someone who has actually ordered and used one the many devices that promise the same results. I’m not […]
Looking to jump higher and generate more explosion? Then this circuit is for you. Todd Durkin, owner of Fitness Quest 10 (www.FitnessQuest10.com) and Head of Under Armour Performance Training Council (www.underarmour.com/TNPTraining) gives you his top 5 exercises to increase your vertical jump. With help from Boston Red Sox Brian Anderson, you will see some great […]
“I work out 5 times a week and eat well but I am not getting the results I want.” Does this sound like you? As a Coach at Fitness Quest 10 (www.FitnessQuest10.com) in San Diego, people come to me everyday looking for answers as to why they are not getting the results they strive to achieve. […]
