WTF?

WTF? By Todd Durkin, MA, C.S.C.S. I almost came out of my seat laughing when she said it. It’s so true. The #1 reason people don’t get stuff done is because of something we lack. It’s the thing most people need but don’t have. It’s what high-performers cling to as their secret sauce to accomplishing […]

IMPACT! Corner Questions April 2013

1. What are a few of your best habits that allow you to achieve success? Just as my “WTF” article states, I am maniacally focused on my routine. I live by my list. I have a BIG 5 for life, Big 5 for the year, Big 5 for the week, and Big 5 each day. […]

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 […]

103 Ways to Make 2013 Your Best Year Yet

103 Ways to Make 2013 Your Best Year Yet By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I hope your New Year is off to a great start and that you are as excited as I am to truly create the best year of your life. Two years ago, I wrote an article called “83 Ways to Create […]

TD’s Top 41 Tips for Success in the Fitness Field

TD’s Top 41 Tips for Success in the Fitness Field By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS “The only dumb question is the one not asked” is a statement so very true.  And just recently, the 2012 Perform Better 3 Day Conference series came to a strong close in Long Beach, CA. There are many great things […]

“2 for 1 Special” – TRX Movements

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 […]

4 TRX Partner Moves

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 […]

Corrective Exercise: Does it have a place in MMA strength training?

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 […]

The Scores Report chats with Drew Brees’ trainer, Todd Durkin

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. […]

Are You Ready For Some Football?: Todd Durkin’s TRX Workout

You probably prep for football season by hauling out your lucky jersey and making sure there’s a six-pack in the fridge, but the guys on the field have done a heck of a lot more than that. To find out what it takes to move the chains, we asked Todd Durkin — who trained more […]