I hope you are doing well and that you are searching and finding all the "good news" that exists all around you. As a loyal subscriber to the TD Times, I want to thank you for reading our monthly newsletter. It is intended to educate, motivate, and inspire your well-being regardless of where you live and we always enjoy connecting with you on the 10th of the month.

The popular author and speaker Zig Ziglar says, "Your attitude determines your altitude." Due to the significance of this quote, you see these same words painted on the walls at Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego. Now more than ever, it is critical that we work on our physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual beings. This month's feature article, "The Good News", addresses how we can continue to develop and keep a strong, positive attitude despite the negativity that often surrounds us. Please read the article and apply the principles that can make such a big difference in your life.

Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, NCTMB

FEATURED ARTICLE: "GET ON THE 'GOOD NEWS' TRAIN AND START TO SPREAD YOUR POSITIVE ATTITUDE"
By Todd Durkin
Enough already! I'm tired of people telling me how bad things are out there. All you read and hear about is how the world is in financial ruin, people are losing their jobs and their homes and everyone's stress level and bodyweight is higher than ever. I hear FEAR in people's voices, I'm surrounded by negative attitudes and it's time to stop. Listen, I get it. I'm not in denial. But it's time to turn this around, stop worrying about what you can't control and start taking action on what YOU CAN control.
If Franklin D. Roosevelt was right and "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself," then let's start dealing with the problem. Don't let fear take over. Lift yourself up. Fight back. Begin by creating a filter for all this bad news. Keep a check on how much you take in and remember that the best antidote to bad news is good news - so start to surround yourself with it.
CLICK HERE to take control of your life and hop on the 'Good News' Train with Todd Durkin today!


ANNOUNCEMENTS: TD ON NFL NETWORK
Click on the following links to watch Todd Durkin break down several popular NFL Tests from the February NFL Combine sponsored by Under Armour.

CLICK HERE to watch the Vertical Jump
CLICK HERE to watch the Broad Jump
CLICK HERE to watch the 3 Cone Drill


NEW TD FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CLASS
Tuesdays 12:30pm @ FQ10 San Diego, CA
We have added a high-energy, fat-burning, calorie crushing workout to our class schedule every Tuesday in March from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. This "Total Development" interval style workout is appropriate for all levels. If you are looking to get a great workout at lunch time, this is the class for you!
To see a 3 minute highlight tape of our TD Functional Fitness classes, please ClICK HERE!


DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO GET STRONGER, FASTER, AND MORE EXPLOSIVE?
Varsity Speed Academy offers youngsters from 10-15 years old an unmatched opportunity to learn age-appropriate exercises and movements to help improve strength, speed, conditioning, and coordination in addition to building confidence, self-esteem, and character. Nowhere else will you find a more affordable, world class coaching and training program for youth.
CLICK HERE for more information.

"MISS FIT" WOMEN'S BOOT CAMP
Spring into Fitness! - March 16-April 10th
Get your fitness back on track in our next program starting March 16th! This 4-week commitment is going to challenge your physical endurance, advance your fitness level and teach you valuable education! If you want a fun, challenging workout in the mornings, join the several women that are addicted to this great program already. Together, We Can Do It!
CLICK HERE to watch video footage of Miss Fit Boot Camp


ATTN: FITNESS PROFESSIONALS
Recap of Todd Durkin Mastermind Weekend Retreat in San Diego, CA

• Discovering Your Authentic Self
• Determining & Discovering Your Purpose
• Leadership
• The Art of Marketing & Sales
• Creating Passive Revenue to sky-rocket your revenues
• What it Takes to Be #1

"I love the power and influence we provide for each other. I love giving and receiving knowledge and wisdom to and from the Mastermind Group. This group is a vital part of my successful business and has helped me realize that anything is possible! GET IN THE GAME! IT'S GAME TIME!"

"I love the Mastermind Group because I am able to connect to a team that I feel has become a part of me. This Mastermind Group is the single best investment I've made for my business and for myself."
Josh Schlottman
www.TrainerJosh.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Todd Durkin's 3 Day Mentorship

 

THE DATE HAS CHANGED!

Due to scheduling conflicts, Todd Durkin has changed the date of his next 3 Day Mentorship to August 21-23rd.

 

Mark Your Calendar: August 21-23, 2009!!!

 

 

If you would like to:

 

• Create, grow, and master your personal training or fitness business?
• Learn the "behind the scenes" operations of the highly successful fitness performance studio, Fitness Quest 10?
• Learn, observe, and personally experience "world-class" training sessions by Todd Durkin and his team of experts?
• Receive over 10 hours of coaching personally from Todd Durkin on all aspects of business?
• Discover new methods to drive revenues, create passive revenue, and start improving profitability?
• Surround yourself with other successful entrepreneurs who are also forward-thinking, positive, and ready to catapult results in their business?
• Have a mentor that can help you accelerate your results?

Come join us for our Three Day Mentorship Program at Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA. This program is packed with information on how you can grow your business to record levels. For more information and to apply, please VISIT OUR SITE HERE!

This program is open to all trainers. You do not need to be part of the Mastermind Group to attend. You do need to apply and must be accepted into the program. Apply today to ensure that you can be one of the lucky ones that experience this special bi-annual event.

TD RECOMMENDS

Webinar - The Business of Personal Training with Alex McMillan

Dates: 3/25/09 1-3 PM PST

 

Why reinvent the wheel? Learn from us how you can do it too!

This 2 hour webinar will give you an overview of all of the components of a world-class training department. An explanation of which systems need to be created to "Achieve a Million Dollar Personal Training Business" including Sales, Marketing, Community Relations, Customer Service, Client Retention, Profit Centers, Human Resources and more.

 

CLICK HERE for more information.

 

Would you like to be an Under Armour sponsored trainer or facility? You now have that opportunity if you are looking to be part of a bigger team! Under Armour is currently selecting top-notch trainers and facilities to help with their mission of "Making athletes better through relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation." Our job is to make humans perform at higher levels physically, mentally, and emotionally, and Under Armour is committed to transforming the lives of kids and athletes of all ages.

Please CLICK HERE to download the application!


Techniques for Trainers, Coaches, & Therapists

Learn the secrets the pros use to enhance flexibility and improve their recovery time. CLICK HERE to learn more or purchase these DVDs and learn these valuable hands-on techniques.

ATHLETE CORNER: "SPORT SPECIFIC" TRAINING ATHLETES & PARENTS BEWARE PART II
By Brett Klika

In part one of this two-part series, I wrote about how a strength and conditioning program that is too "sport specific" can be detrimental to a youngster's performance. In the 2nd part of this series, I will talk about where applying sport specific protocols can be beneficial when used with a properly developed athlete at the right time in their training cycle.

CLICK HERE for Part II of this series.

GUEST ARTICLE: OFF-SEASON TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYERS
By Jeff King
The month of March signifies a couple of things: spring is on the horizon and the high school basketball season is gradually winding down to its end. Since mid-November, high school teams all over the United States have put in countless of hours practicing and playing up to 35 games to attain the ultimate prize of winning a league or section title. Although a few teams are only able to achieve this, every player will have put in many hours of basketball once the season is over. That means a lot of jumping and shuffling which can put a good amount of stress to the hip, knee, and ankle joints of a player, especially one who might still be developing biologically. With that being said, it's important for a young athlete to have a sound understanding of what they can do to recover physically from the rigors of a long season and to prepare themselves for the next season. CLICK HERE for a few suggestions on things a high school basketball player can do to ensure they are maximizing their off-season time.

Jeff King is a certified strength and conditioning coach who has been working with young athletes at Fitness Quest 10 for the past two years.


GUEST ARTICLE: FOAM ROLLERS: WHY ARE THEY IN THE GYM?
By Kevin Plansky
I'm sure you've seen a foam roller in the gym lately. Just in case you haven't, a foam roller is simply a cylindrical piece of extruded hard-celled foam, which can vary in densities.

 

There are many different application techniques, which are simple to use. The use of foam rollers is based on the concept of acupressure in which pressure is placed on specific surfaces of the body. The use of foam rollers has progressed from an acupressure approach to self-massage. CLICK HERE to read the rest of the article.

Kevin Pansky, PT, DPT performed his educational background at Whittier College where he was a first team all conference and western region NCAA Div. III athlete in baseball while earning his Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology. He then continued his education at The University of Southern California (Ranked #1 by US News and World Report) where he graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Kevin has been trained to work with both Neurological and Orthopedic patients. His areas of special interest include cervical spine, Thoracic Spine, Shoulder, soft tissue mobilization, foot and ankle biomechanics assessments, orthotic fabrication, and water therapy exercises. He is a member of both the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) and CPTA (California Physical Therapy Association).


SERENITY TUNE UP: Spring Into a Healthier Body
By Marilou Ramos

At Fitness Quest 10 we assist our clients with top fitness work-outs, nutritional advice and overall wellness treatments. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, I have the opportunity to also assess how both physical and mental/emotional stresses affect the body and offer homeopathic suggestions. One of my clients recently let me know how much she's benefited by some of the remedies we've discussed during her monthly massage sessions with me, so I'm going public with my favorite things. Here's my top 5 in no particular order!

Raw Honey - Healing benefits of this food date back to ancient times. When honey was found in the ancient tombs, it's consistency hadn't aged at all and is well known as nature's preservative. In it's unpasteurized, natural state, it is packed with essential nutrients, including ascorbic acid, riboflavin, thiamine and trace minerals. As a carbohydrate, it also serves as an excellent source of quick energy because it absorbs rapidly into the bloodstream. Raw honey from the area you live in can also enhance the function of your immune system by creating resistance to allergins. And it tastes great every morning in my tea!

Anti-oxidant rich fruits and vegetables - Obviously! Every day colorful fruits and vegetables must be rotated into our diets. Focus on the season. As we move into spring, more berries are available in addition to citrus fruits. Eat plenty to balance appetite between meals and satisfy cravings for sweets. Place bowls of fruit out for your children rather than boxed snacks. Enjoy the taste of nature!

Herbal Teas - Although many of us rely on a caffeine jolt to get us going, I let go of coffee over 5 years ago and instead stimulate my body each day with peppermint tea. I have a bin of a variety of herbal teas to choose from depending on the time of day & mood. Yet my favorites are my morning mint, green tea & it's royal sister white tea (both anti-oxidant noteworthy) and chamomile each night. Chamomile has calmative properties to relax our minds as well as the digestive tract. It's also a treat to place cool wet chamomile tea bags on tired or swollen computer eyes....sit back & unwind!

"The 3 A's" - Arnica, Almond Butter and Avocados. Arnica gel is my go-to for any muscle strain, bruising or joint soreness issue. It's healing properties facilitate recovery of injuries under the skin's surface. Arnica Montana is the name of it's plant source and is also available orally at health food stores. Make sure to get assistance on how to dispense it from its container. Next is Almond Butter. It's available raw, creamy, roasted and crunchy. I like the roasted variety and blend it with natural peanut butter. The oils in almond butter act as a lubricant for our intestines and allow for regeneration of healthier organs. And it tastes delicious! Lastly, the avocado also contains monounsaturated oils which lubricate our organs and the result is healthier, more vibrant and youthful looking skin. The amazing avocado also contains properties that bring appetite control and assist in balancing female hormones.

Oxygen - It's actually my Numero Uno on the list of remedies for everyone! Many of our maladies could be assisted if we were better hydrated and slowed down the pace of our intake of air. A great guideline is to drink one-half your bodyweight in ounces each day. With highly active people I suggest even more clear fluid (water or herbal tea) every day. And, believe it or not, how we breath is incredibly powerful. By taking longer, slower breaths and consciously breathing into the base of our lungs, we activate our diaphragms, massage all of our internal organs (especially the heart) and our health thrives!

My favorite things, in a nutshell......Know that our bodies are the informants of our health and what you do today for your wellbeing lays the groundwork for a healthier tomorrow.

Marilous Ramos is a licensed and nationally certified Holistic Health Practitioner & Massage Therapist through NCBTMB. Additionally, she is a Yoga Instructor and 2nd Degree Reiki Practitioner in the Usui System of Natural Healing. Her practice embraces whole body wellness with theory and expertise in techniques not only for the physical body, but for mental clarity and focus, emotional stability and spiritual connection as well. Her credentials include a BS degree in Business from San Diego State University, graduation from the 1000-hr Holistic Health Practitioner program at the School of Healing Arts in San Diego, completion of YogaFit's 200-hr teacher training program and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) certification. As a Fitness Quest 10 employee for over five years, Marilou has spent another 500+ hrs to advance her education on a regular basis in various energy therapy workshops, hypnotherapy techniques & yoga practicum.