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

Have Some Spring-Cleaning Fun!

By Carol Nave on April 25th, 2012

          There is no question that clutter and disorganization creates stress, both at home and in the workplace.  You can create a little spring-cleaning incentive for your employees by hosting a “Spring Clean-up Bash.”  Here’s how it works: Set a date, 4 – 6 weeks in advance for your “Bash.”  Decide [...]

X Factor’s “Simple Choices, Profound Changes” Lunch-n-Learn Series

By Carol Nave on January 21st, 2012

X Factor Fitness Solutions is happy to introduce a new lunch-n-learn series on topics that will help your employees lead healthier and happier lives.  The benefit for you, as an employer, is less absenteeism, reduced insurance utilization, and more productivity while your employees are on the job. These presentations are great for supporting your worksite [...]

Creating an Evidence-Based Worksite Wellness Program

By Carol Nave on January 16th, 2012

n   “If you aim at nothing, you’re sure to hit it!”    –     My graduate school professor on metrics When it comes to designing and implementing a worksite wellness program, there are two basic options:  an activity-based program, or an evidence-based program.  Activity-based programs are those that focus on offering activities such [...]

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 [...]

Back to Basics

By Carol Nave on January 2nd, 2012

There are a few basic areas that you can focus on that will impact your health in a big way.  If you think about these things as you create a health and fitness plan, you’ll be well on your way. 1.  See your doctor annually.  Getting an annual physical will give you great data about [...]