X Factor Running Group is a 10 week program designed to get you from the couch to your first 5K. The group meets on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 5:30 at Houston’s Memorial Park. The Astros Race for the Pennant 5K was where X Factor’s Running Group “Couch to 5K” unveiled its first athlete. [...]
X Factor’s Running Group Races for the Pennant
By Michael on June 8th, 2010Houston Healthy Weekend Activities
By Carol Nave on May 25th, 2010Matt and Carol’s healthy ways to relax on those oh so short weekends 1. Get outdoors. There is no shortage of things to do outdoors in Houston. A walk or run around Rice University or Memorial Park is always a great idea. Or how about a yoga or dance class at Discovery Green? If you have [...]
Injury Prevention for Musicians
By Carol Nave on May 18th, 2010Karen, a classical pianist, was horrified to learn before a recital last summer that her rotator cuff injury would prevent her from performing. Like 65 percent of professional musicians, Karen had become a victim of an overuse injury. Musicians require the physical conditioning of elite athletes. They spend hours practicing, sitting or standing in the [...]
Burning More Calories After Exercise
By Michael on May 11th, 2010If you want to reach your goals it is all about intensity. Adding intensity to your workouts will benefit your metabolism for the rest of the day. Isn’t that the objective for fat loss? Ever notice the person on the treadmill or elliptical talking on the cell phone? That is not the intensity you are [...]
