Randy Hetrick is a former Navy Seal who founded TRX Training & turned it into a 100-Million Dollar brand. We go deep on today’s episode on how the principles of being a Navy Seal helped fuel TRX’s success during the pandemic. Why he recently launched a spin-off fitness app called OUTFIT Training. Along with his […]
Today’s episode of the IMPACT Show Q&A stems from the Super Bowl of all fitness shows, IDEA World. Todd catches up and interviews 3 titans of the fitness industry in Tony Horton (P90X creator), Randy Hetrick (TRX founder & creator), and Trina Gray (Club Owner, Entrepreneur, and Life Coach). No matter the industry you are […]
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 […]
“My Lips Were Quivering in Michigan!” By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS Good morning! I hope you had a GREAT weekend and you are raring to go on this glorious Monday. A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Grand Rapids, Michigan, to speak at a YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) event and do a […]
A couple weeks ago, I shared in my TD Times about my son Luke shooting his lacrosse ball through my neighbor’s window. And I shared how we handled that “little” mis-fire. It was a great life-lesson. But I need to tell you a little bit more about the whole story. You see, Luke asked me […]
I think I came out of the womb dancing! I studied classical ballet my entire childhood until the age of 26. I loved ballet with a passion. Starting when I was just 12 years old, I attended various prestigious ballet programs every summer. I was honored to have been able to study at The Boston […]
137 Ways to Make 2014 Your Best Year Yet By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I hope 2014 is off to an EXTRAORDINARY start and that you are as excited as I am to create the best year of your life. Last year, I wrote an article called the “103 Ways to Create Your Best Year Yet.” […]
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. In any fitness conference, there are often several presentations going on at the same hour that you want to attend and can’t. So at least […]
By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS For many years, I’ve been deeply entrenched in studying success. I’m engrossed by it. I want to know what the best of the best in any field does to be at the top of their game. Athletes, doctors, lawyers, teachers, entrepreneurs, fitness professionals. You name it. One of the common […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Looking for a way to keep your arm strong all season long? Here is a series of shoulder workouts from Todd Durkin of Fitness Quest 10 using the TRX that are ideal for keeping baseball players strong and flexible. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, is a personal trainer and massage […]
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 […]
Recently, I heard a particularly good story about a local athlete. He came to San Diego to play college football, but when he was 18 he worked for a hometown car dealership selling cars. One day, a family arrived on the used car lot looking for a van. The kids went nuts over a kitted […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the shadow of many significant athletic achievements live the strength and conditioning coaches who work overtime to give their athletes the physical and mental durability necessary to aspire to greatness. One such coach is Todd Durkin, owner of Fitness Quest 10 (www.fitnessquest10.com), and the off-season trainer of New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, as well […]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-OLcLQHstI] Fitness Quest 10 and Fitness Anywhere are working together to transform people’s lives. If you are looking to get in great shape and wondering what the one piece of equipment that is a must have. The answer is the TRX. The TRX is versatile piece of fitness equipment that works the entire body and […]
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 […]
TRX Challenge Grand Prize: Train Like the Pros in San Diego Want the chance to train at one of America’s top gyms from one of America’s top Personal Trainer? You do not need to be in the Super Bowl for a chance to win big on Sunday. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm01QB8W7uU] CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. You can […]
Fitness Quest 10 would like to wish Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints the best of luck on their first Superbowl Game this coming Sunday, February 7, 2010! Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints? Watch the “Behind The Scenes” Photo Shoot with Drew Brees for the Wall Street […]
In December 2009, Fitness Anywhere’s Founder and President Randy Hetrick (left, below) and Director of Education Kim Klinedinst joined dozens of other like-minded fitness professionals at Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego for three days of top instruction from some of the biggest names in the industry. In addition to Hetrick and Klinedinst, presenters included […]
