Did the Pandemic Set You Free?

Travis is Different

Featured Mastermind Blog of the Monthby Travis Barnes, Founder & CEO, Journey 333 Fitness Franchise Todd Durkin recently shared a quote that said, “What if you haven’t met you yet?” Great quote and a challenging question for us all. I’ll say that the pandemic set me free because it introduced me to me. It was March of […]

What I eat for breakfast every morning

One of the common questions I often get is “What do you eat for breakfast?” As a matter of fact, I was on a Facebook LIVE last Friday morning, and several people asked me to share my “Ketogenic Plan and specific breakfast routine.” OK…here goes. And better yet, in addition to my breakfast and keto […]

Time to Get Your Pads On!

One of my fondest memories as a young boy was getting my football equipment before the season began. Getting fitted for the shoulder pads and helmet. Getting your thigh pads, knee pads, hip & tailbone pads, rib protector….ahhh, it brings back such great memories. I can still smell the sweat and remember what it’s like […]

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 […]

Are You Living with PASSION?

Are You Living with Passion? Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS I delivered the keynote speech this past Sunday (March 29th) at Bedros Keullian’s Fitness Business Summit in Irvine, CA, and killed it. And because I had my 10-year old son Brady with me, I seized the opportunity and brought him up on stage for a few […]

Have You Ever Been Knocked Down or Out?

Sometimes you win in life. And sometimes you lose. And it sucks when you lose. No-one likes it. I don’t like it. And you probably don’t like it either. Especially when you work your tail off for something for weeks, months, or years for and it doesn’t work out the way you envision. My man […]

“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 […]

Do You Have The “Fitness Flu”?

No one likes having viruses. Or getting sick. And your fitness business can’t afford be “sick” either. Do you or does your business have any of the following symptoms of the “Fitness  Flu?”: 1. You feel apathy and stale in your services or deliverables. Heck, maybe you are even burnt-out? 2. Your revenues are NOT […]

Is It Necessary to Emulate Sport-Specific Movements During Training in Our Youth?

Written By Jeff King Throughout the years, my approach and philosophy towards training young athletes has changed. Many factors have attributed to this: books I have read, conferences I have attended and respected coaches I have talked to. Each has played a vital role in developing my current approach with any young athlete I have […]