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 […]

The IHRSA Workout

Check out this awesome video of my friends Sean Croxton of Underground Wellness and Josh Trent of Wellness Force & FitnessSD at the 2010 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show in my old hometown of San Diego, CA. The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is the fitness industry’s only global trade association. This convention […]

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 […]

“Every BODY Deserves To Be Heard”

Each year, in the second half of February, we experience a “change of seasons” at Fitness Quest 10 when the Major League Baseball players leave for spring training camp and the NFL players arrive for off-season training.  This year, just like the previous few, the seasons overlap and for a couple of weeks the football […]

Todd Durkin visits the NFL Network

Todd Durkin, Owner, Fitness Quest 10, Head, Under Armour Performance Training Council was on the NFL Network talking about preparing for the NFL Combine. Take a look at the clip and if you are looking to prepare for the NFL combine come to Fitness Quest 10. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHl4OI0xB6E] Visit: http://www.fitnessquest10.com/ Follow Us: twitter.com/ToddDurkin

Strength & Conditioning for Combat Athletes

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is here to stay. Increased TV time, Pay-per-view success, major partnerships and sponsorships in place; this MMA “fad” isn’t going away. We are beginning to see the popularity of this sport effect the fitness industry as well. From the professional fighter to the casual fight fan, more and more clients are […]

“Destiny or Design?” Winning A Super Bowl or The Game of Life

One of my favorite movies of all time is Miracle on Ice – the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that defeated the powerful Soviets in a classic match-up that was much “bigger” than just a game. In his pre-game speech, coach Herb Brooks said, “Great moments are born from great opportunities.” Was […]

Todd Durkin at Super Bowl 44 in Miami,Florida…

Todd Durkin MA, C.S.C.S., Owner, Fitness Quest 10 and Head of Under Armour Performance Training Council went to Super Bowl XLIV in Miami to cheer on and support Fitness Quest 10 Client, Drew Brees. Todd’s journey included an Under Armour Combine for Miami High Schools, media row where Todd was featured on over 15 different […]

Training The Best

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 […]

Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better

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 […]