X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for the ‘Matt’s Blog Spot’ 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. [...]

“There’s an App for That!”

By X Factor Fitness Solutions Team on September 23rd, 2011

This weekend I decided it was time to convert from the Blackberry to the iPhone. It was a rather easy transition for me to make given that I already own several Mac products. Whenever I mention to my friends that I got the iPhone, the first thing they say is “Ooohh, you need to download [...]

Calculating Your Training Zone Target Heart Rate Range (Using the “Corrected” Karvonen Formula)

By Matt Trudo on September 23rd, 2011

The most accurate method of calculating your training zone target heart rate range is by using the “corrected” Karvonen Formula. It is called the “corrected “ formula because it corrects for your resting heart rate, which is different from person to person. Your resting heart rate should be attained first thing in the morning right [...]