The acute training variables that may be manipulated to reach the specific goals in each phase of training are comprised of repetitions, sets, training intensity, training volume, repetition tempo, rest interval, exercise selection, exercise order, training duration and training frequency. (NASM) Because the body is very adaptive and will increase its efficiency when faced with [...]
X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for the ‘Fitness Educational Information’ Category
Tempo and Rest Interval, Tools for Changing Your Workout and Your Body.
By Matt Trudo on March 5th, 2010Benefits of Circuit Training
By Michael on March 1st, 2010As our world becomes more high-tech we have fewer and fewer reasons to get up and move. We work harder and longer hours and more is expected of us in our daily lives, but our movement is less than it was just 15 years ago. Traditionally, the first thing to go when technology has us [...]
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
By Matt Trudo on November 24th, 2009Before researching the topic, I knew about rhabdomyolysis from a clinical standpoint. I had experienced caring for patients in the ICU (most of which were crush patients) who developed “rhabdo”, but was unaware of its prevalence in the non-clinical setting. Rhabdomyolysis comes from the Latin roots rhabdo meaning striated, myo refers to muscle, and lysis [...]
Heat, Hydration, Electrolytes and Exercise: A Delicate Balance
By Matt Trudo on November 16th, 2009Anyone who has ever taken a run around the park or played outside on a hot day knows we sweat. Not everyone who has had that experience has thought about why. If you have been that person with a black shirt on you might have noticed later that a funny white residue showed up on [...]
How much is too much aerobic activity?
By Matt Trudo on October 24th, 2009There are many benefits to incorporating aerobic activity into one’s life. Aerobic activity has been shown to improve common metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.(Vuori 2007) These conditions are major health burdens, especially in industrialized countries, but have a global impact [...]
