What is Optimum Performance Training? (OPT) A systematic, integrated and functional training program that simultaneously improves biomotor abilities, and builds high levels of functional strength, neuromuscular efficiency and dynamic flexibility. A phase-specific integrated training program designed to produce consistent physical, physiological and performance improvements in every individual. Incorporates core, balance, power, functional strength, speed and [...]
X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for the ‘Fitness Educational Information’ Category
Integrated Resistance Training for Optimum Performance
By Matt Trudo on May 23rd, 2011Low Back Pain and Injury
By X Factor Fitness Solutions Team on April 15th, 2011According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), “Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States — only [the] headache is [...]
Integrated Flexibility Continuum – Flexibility Training
By Matt Trudo on April 14th, 2011Defining the Integrated Flexibility Continuum The Purpose of Flexibility Training is to: correct muscle imbalances increase joint range of motion decrease muscle soreness decrease muscle hypertonicity relieve joint stress maintain normal functional length of all muscles Types of Stretching: 1. Static Stretching- process of passively taking a muscle to the point of tension and [...]
Enchilada Casserole Makeover
By Carol Nave on April 12th, 2011Know Your Numbers: Liver Enzymes
By X Factor Fitness Solutions Team on April 4th, 2011One screening that may be less common among corporate health fairs, but is still important to your health is a liver panel. The liver is an organ in the abdomen which helps in many of the body’s tasks including: processing the body’s nutrients, making bile to help digest fats, producing proteins such as those that [...]
