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

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 [...]

Back to School: Preparing Fun and Healthy Lunches

By Kinsey Cave on August 25th, 2011

School has now officially begun in the Houston area. With the return of school comes the long list of items that your child needs in order to succeed in the classroom including: books, pencils, back packs, and so on. With the endless laundry-list of items to take care of for back-to-school shopping, one of the [...]

Get In Shape For Your Big Day!

By X Factor Fitness Solutions Team on June 20th, 2011

Every bride wants to look fit and fabulous for her wedding day.  After all, those photographs will be around for a very long time! Of course, you want to look and feel your best.  An easy way to accomplish this goal is to begin an exercise and healthy eating plan to prepare for the big [...]

Ten Ideas to Jumpstart Your Corporate Wellness Program

By Carol Nave on June 3rd, 2011

    It’s easy to get bogged down in the the “how’s” of launching a wellness program at your worksite.  There is so much written about creating comprehensive and results oriented wellness initiatives, that sometimes it is difficult to see the forest for the trees.  Your worksite is unique, and what might engage other employee [...]

From The Couch to a 5K in 9 Weeks

By Michael on June 2nd, 2011

  From The Couch to a 5 K in 9 Weeks   Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday  1 1 min run/1 min walk/ 30 min total    30 min walk Rest/Stretch 30-45 min Cross Training Rest 1 min run/1 min walk/ 30 min total 30-45 min Cross Training 2 1.5 min run/1 [...]