Manny or Money?

  “Manny or Money?” By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS This Saturday, boxing history is going to be made. One way or the other. Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. Will it be one of the best fights of all-time? Time will only tell. Will it be one of the fights that keeps boxing relevant? […]

Why Jordan Spieth Won The Masters

“Why Jordan Spieth Won The Masters” By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS Sometimes there are days or workouts where I remember how good it is to feel “young.” The body feels good. There are little aches. And I’ve got that “pop” that I used to just take for granted. But it’s not always like that. It […]

My Lips Were Quivering in Michigan!

“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 […]

I Have a Riddle Question for You!

Dose of Durkin #6 – I Have a Riddle Question for You! By Todd Durkin Question: What is one thing we all know that is inevitable in life? (Hint: And the answer is not death or taxes; although both of those are indeed inevitable!) Answer: CHANGE!!! I just heard a crazy fact the other day. […]

I’m Looking for REDEMPTION

When I was a junior in high school, I once cost my football team a win in a very important game against a big rival of ours. And that loss ultimately kept us out of the playoffs at the end of the year. Despite driving the team (Brick, NJ) the length of the field and […]

“A Lesson in Gratitude,” by Bailee Holt-Sandsmark, FQ10 Personal Trainer

I have been surrounded by the word “gratitude” lately. It keeps popping up everywhere, and it’s really got me thinking. There’s so much negativity on TV and in the news. People seem to be so worried about themselves, they forget about their neighbors. We are quick to judge and compare ourselves to other people. There’s way too […]

“My Fitness Journey,” featuring FQ10 Trainer Jesse Dietrick

My fitness journey started where most other California fitness pro’s journey does not start: on ice. Before I can even remember, I have always had a deep love and passion for playing hockey. I grew up in an active family. My mom is a trainer and my dad is an avid runner. Between the two […]

27 Ways To Boost Your ENERGY Now!

27 Ways To Boost Your ENERGY Now! by Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I think I have talked to about 5 people alone this week who were really tired. Like really, really tired. Exhausted. Fatigued. No energy. Trying to muster up energy and there is nothing there. And this was before they even started working out. […]

“MY FITNESS JOURNEY” Featuring Coach Jeff Bristol

MY FITNESS JOURNEY By: Coach Jeff Bristol, Fitness Quest 10 Personal Trainer What’s up guys, this is Coach Jeff Bristol and I wanted to give you guys a little background on myself and how fitness has made a huge impact on my life. I am so thankful that I have been active since a very young age […]