The chances are when a group of fitness professionals get together we will often geek out over obscure components of exercise science that mean very little to the average fitness consumer. One common topic of discussion centers on which sport has the fittest athletes in the world. With the recent conclusion of the annual CrossFit games and the start of the 2016 Summer Olympics … [Read more...]
The IMPACT of Todd Durkin on your Level of Success
Todd Durkin owns a successful fitness studio, Fitness Quest 10, in San Diego which has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top gyms in the country by Men’s Health magazine. Todd works with a number of professional athletes and was recently a finalist on NBC’s Strong where he competed against a number of other top personal trainers all of whom were helping their clients to … [Read more...]
Fitness and the Free Market – Some Thoughts About Our Industry
The IDEA World Convention, which just occurred in Los Angeles, is one of the largest fitness industry events where personal trainers and group fitness instructors gather to receive continuing education, participate in workouts led by some of the industry’s most popular instructors and connect with other like-minded professionals. Whether you are a seasoned personal trainer with … [Read more...]
How to Set and Reach YOUR Fitness Goals
Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” From late night informercials to large sporting goods stores to fitness industry conventions I am always surprised by the many types of gimmicky workout products being promoted as providing, “All of the results you want in only a few minutes a day.” If this were actually true, there would be no … [Read more...]
6 Ways Exercise Can Change the Way you Feel
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you're not firing on all cylinders? You hit every traffic light, you get stuck behind the one person who has never been to Starbucks and needs to ask about the difference between a latte and a cafe mocha. And despite your usual sunny and charming disposition you feel like 'meh.' Even with a positive outlook of always … [Read more...]