X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Posts Tagged ‘Exercise’

That Powder has a History

By Michael on September 30th, 2011

One of the best ways to get high quality protein into your system quickly after a workout or first thing in the morning is a shake with protein powder.  That knowledge is widespread and is hardly ground breaking material.  But what you might not know is that protein powders have a long history that dates [...]

Competition makes the heart grow fonder

By Michael on August 1st, 2011

 So why are you exercising in the first place?  And the goals you are working towards achieving are they your own?  Most of my articles I write are inspired by my clients and this one is no different.  Well maybe a couple of my own demons are in there as well too.  A client approached [...]

Dig Deeper

By Michael on May 24th, 2011

Dig Deeper? That is what a client told me the other morning while she was jogging on the treadmill. Dig deeper into what? The other day I wrote a blog post on what I have learned about people and exercise and I have come to two conclusions. People don’t like to exercise (duh) and most [...]

What I have learned about People and Exercise

By Michael on May 13th, 2011

As the title suggests, in the time I have spent as a personal trainer I have learned a few things about people and exercise. Okay here is a shocking statement. People do not like to exercise. It really is the last thing people want to get up early for and the last thing people want [...]

7 Phases (3 Stages) of Integrated Core Training

By Matt Trudo on April 18th, 2011

Must have stability before you train for mobility. 3 Stages of Core Training Core-Stabilization Training-Primarily designed to improve intrinsic stabilization and provide optimum neuromuscular control for the lumbo-pelvic hip complex. No Flexion, Extension, Lateral Flexion or Rotation of the spine in this stage. Core-Strength Training- Isometric stabilization is replaced with dynamic concentric and eccentric activities [...]