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

Excess Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC): Getting the Most Bang for your Workout Buck

By Matt Trudo on May 11th, 2010

It is well documented that a balanced workout plan is one that incorporates aerobics, resistance training, and flexibility, but what variables should one change to maximize their results and speed the rate that they reach their goals? ACSM states that an important factor in program design is for an individual to perform the proper amount [...]

X Factor Running Group

By Michael on May 11th, 2010

The X Factor Running Group meets on Tuesday and Friday mornings with homework assignments to work on throughout the week. The homework consists of cross-training days of biking or swimming with a run/walk day thrown in the middle of rest days. The group was started to help people that have never run for any length [...]

Fluid Intake and Hydration vs. Dehydration

By Matt Trudo on May 4th, 2010

As temperatures get heated, so does the debate over sports drinks vs. water. Choosing the right drink is crucial to preventing the harmful effects of dehydration. Research shows that when exercising in hot and humid conditions you can become dehydrated in just 30 minutes! In fact, as little as 1% dehydration – only 1.3 lb. [...]

A Fitness Professional’s Countdown to 50: Staying Happy and Healthy in Midlife

By Carol Nave on April 27th, 2010

Day 2 There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think “man, am I getting old!”  It always has a negative spin when I think it, which isn’t really a good thing.  I am trying to send myself better messages – things like, “but you’re fit for your age” or “50 is [...]

Buddy Sessions at X Factor Fitness Solutions

By Michael on April 20th, 2010

Some of our group fitness clients showing us how it is done.