X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Posts Tagged ‘Workout’

“There’s an App for That!”

By X Factor Fitness Solutions Team on September 23rd, 2011

This weekend I decided it was time to convert from the Blackberry to the iPhone. It was a rather easy transition for me to make given that I already own several Mac products. Whenever I mention to my friends that I got the iPhone, the first thing they say is “Ooohh, you need to download [...]

Re-Motivate for the Fall!

By X Factor Fitness Solutions Team on September 19th, 2011

September 23 marks the official start of fall, and while we may not always experience a traditional fall season with the changing of the leaves and cool air, there’s no reason why you can’t turn a new leaf yourself. With the kids in the swing of the new school year and the holidays right around [...]

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 [...]