X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for the ‘X Factor Family Blogs’ Category

The Boardroom Health Assessment

By Matt Trudo on January 9th, 2012

One of the challenges faced when developing a corporate wellness program is collecting data that accurately represents the health and wellness of the given population. This article will focus on the easiest, and most reflective numbers that you can gather that will give you a vision of the wellness of your company. Along with a [...]

Yoda Was A Pretty Smart Jedi.

By Matt Trudo on December 15th, 2011

When it comes to being successful, in whatever you are doing, it really is more about what you do than it is about what you “try” to do. Like Yoda said, do or do not,  there is no try. By definition “trying” leaves you with the option to fail. This open back door makes people [...]

Healthy Party Food Options

By Matt Trudo on December 5th, 2011

Whether it’s the holidays, a superbowl party, or a birthday, social events can cause a real challange for your diet. Most people think of those times as “cheat days”, but with a  little research and a few minutes in the kitchen, you can still have your favorite flavors and a great time without the guilt. [...]

That Powder has a History

By Michael on September 30th, 2011

One of the best ways to get high quality protein into your system quickly after a workout or first thing in the morning is a shake with protein powder.  That knowledge is widespread and is hardly ground breaking material.  But what you might not know is that protein powders have a long history that dates [...]

Energize Your Palate

By Michael on September 28th, 2011

As much as I would love to be the first person to tell you about whole grains, you probably already know that the whole grain, rather than refined, is the way to go in the kitchen.  The list of reasons why is long, but here are the Coles Notes: More vitamins and minerals including selenium, [...]