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MESSAGE FROM TODD
Today is a special day! Just hours ago, my wife Melanie delivered our brand-new little baby girl that we have so anxiously been awaiting. McKenna Christine Durkin was born at 9:45am PST and weighed in at 8 lbs, 8 oz. and was 18.5" Long. We are just so excited to share the news of our little girl. Big brothers Luke (5) and Brady (almost 3) are so excited for the little sister they always wanted. She now has 2 "personal protectors" at all times for ever and ever.
Man, I have been proud of a lot of things in my life. But there is nothing like seeing one of your children born and the feeling of a precious little life that you welcome into your world. My new little girl is so beautiful and dainty. I have fallen in love all over again.
By the way, notice the date she was born: March 10th.
- "10 In-10 Out", Fitness Quest 10
- Luke's Birthday is on the 10th of December
- Melanie's Birthday is on the 10th of June
- The "10" goes on and on: 10 people in my immediate family, my football number was 10, the numbers in the FQ 10 phone # add up to "10" (271[10]-1171[10])
She's going to fit right in-- a perfect 10!!!
Well, just a quick note today due to the circumstances. I appreciate your support and look forward to connecting with you all soon. Enjoy today's edition of the TD Times!!!
Todd
TODD RECOMMENDS
Gravity: Warriors & Hurricanes DVD
This fresh, dynamic circuit delivers a new spin on interval training with Todd Durkin-master athlete performance specialist. The GRAVITY®: Warriors and Hurricanes DVD is for the athlete in all of us.
efi Sports Medicine teamed with Todd Durkin to create a performance circuit using GTS, PowerTower, BOSU, medicine balls, stability balls and the PlyoRebounder. This valuable resource highlights Todd's motivational style and technical applications for dynamic warm-up, joint integrity, core conditioning, functional strength, power, agility, quickness, coordination, metabolic conditioning and flexibility-in one 60-minute power packed workout.
Product Features:
- Introduction to Warriors and Hurricanes
- Who is Todd Durkin?
- Exercise Breakdown and Technique
- The Workout
- Safety
- Disk 1: 74 Min
- Disk 2: 75 Min
For more information on this exciting new product, click here!
Flexibility for Performance CEC Course
The most overlooked aspect of all fitness and performance & fitness conditioning is flexibility training. In this course, Todd shares his flexibility routine of over 30 stretches for the entire body that he teaches to all his clients.
This course will share the best stretches for the entire body using active isolated stretching, myofascial release, and neuromuscular re-education techniques. Use this content-rich course as your training tool to get your clients in balance, increase their range of motion, improve their performance and teach them how to relax.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe fascia and the role it plays in the body.
- Explain three methods of fascial work that will improve flexibility, range of motion, posture, and function (myofascial release, Rolfing, and isolated stretching).
- Identify specific areas of the body most prone to fascial tightness and restriction.
- Perform and instruct your clients in the optimal performance-stretching exercises that include warm-up, rope stretches, kneeling stretches, lying stretches, wall work, relaxation, foam roller exercises, and massage stick exercises.
- Perform and teach your clients the 6 most effective stretching exercises that can be performed in 10 minutes.
Course Includes:
- Exam
- Study Guide
- DVD
- Earn CECs through ACE, AEA, ISSA, and many more!!
To get involved with his "Continuing Education" Course, Click Here!
The Fitness Jeanie" and Workout of the Month
This Get-Me-Off-My-Butt-Even-When-I-Don't-Feel-Like-It, Does-The-Thinking-For-Me, Anytime-Anywhere Workout delivers a unique combination of physical exercises, motivational audio and spiritual renewal to keep you moving.
Best of all, The Fitness Jeanie personally inspires and motivates you to achieve more every step of the way by unbottling her enthusiasm and expertise to deliver results to you every month.
Bored with your workouts? Not seeing results? Uninspired? Low energy? This is perfect for you!
Check it out now!
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
Peter Wulff
Mr. Wulff has been coming to Fitness Quest 10 since October of 2006. A diagnosis of "Severe Spinal Stenosis" is what originally brought him our way. At the time, Peter had doctors pushing for surgery, which he wanted no part of. After training diligently with FQ 10 Coaches Cara Regas & Ryan Burgess and bodywork with massage therapist Linn Holland over the past year and a half, his spinal stenosis is now officially classified as "moderate", and he's definitely on the road to "minimal".
An avid outdoorsmen, Peter loves spending time in the mountains, whether it be hiking, skiing, or just enjoying mother nature. He is also an extremely passionate cyclist, having performed at the professional level in the past. When he first arrived at FQ 10, his back was in such bad shape he couldn't even get on the bike- just this past weekend he powered through a full 2 hour ride pain free! Keep up the great work Peter, and you'll be climbing "Le Alpe d'Huez" in no time!!
FEATURE ARTICLE: "Run Right"
By Cara Regas
When it comes to distance running, we all know how to run, right? Well, not necessarily. We run, but we may dismiss learning proper form because we were either never taught, or we just think that running form only matters in elite runners. It is important for everyone to learn proper running form in order to improve performance and avoid injury. Every person's form is a little different. Even among elite athletes there are many different running styles. Despite the variety, there are elements that are common to successful distance running styles. Good running form is not an innate skill, it is continually learned. Learning proper form can make a major difference in the way you feel and the efficiency of your run. Here are a few tips to consider when evaluating your own running form...
Click here to see Coach Regas' tips!
ATHLETE CORNER: "The Athletes Home Gym"
By Brett Klika
I am asked quite a bit, from parents and athletes from across the nation, "I'm going to buy some workout equipment for the house, what should I get?" Quite often my response is much simpler and less expensive than expected. How often does that happen?!!!!!
My criteria for at-home equipment are as follows:
1.) It must allow for progression
Equipment must be able to increase in resistance and difficulty as the user gets more proficient.
2.) Allow for many different uses
At-home equipment should be versatile since space and money is usually a concern. You don't want to have to spend the money and use the space for numerous pieces of equipment.
ABOUT TODD
Todd Durkin is a Two-Time Personal Trainer of the Year and Founder of Fitness Quest 10 & Todd Durkin Enterprises in San Diego, CA. He trains people from all walks of life, but is best known for the work he does with over 25 NFL Superstars. He trains the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson, Drew Brees, Carson Palmer, Reggie Bush, Alex Smith, and Donnie Edwards amongst others. His expert staff of 30 trainers, coaches, and massage therapist/bodyworkers perform over 400 weekly sessions and help educate, motivate, and inspire the world to greater levels of health & fitness. Todd has 17 DVD's on fitness & sports performance and has been featured in many national magazines and media outlets. His ezine newsletter "TD Times" is his way of connecting clients, trainers, coaches, colleagues, and friends from all over the world. He can best be reached through FitnessQuest10.com, ToddDurkin.com, or by directly e-mailing him at
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