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X Factor’s “Simple Choices, Profound Changes” Lunch-n-Learn Series

Carol Nave — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:48:31 +0000

X Factor Fitness Solutions is happy to introduce a new lunch-n-learn series on topics that will help your employees lead healthier and happier lives. The benefit for you, as an employer, is less absenteeism, reduced insurance utilization, and more productivity while your employees are on the job. These presentations are great for supporting your worksite [...]

The National Healthy Worksite Program – Coming to Houston

Carol Nave — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:16:55 +0000

The CDC is launching a massive effort to help employers create model worksite wellness programs that will lead the way for years to come. Harris County, Texas is one of 7 locations across the country chosen to participate. The program is designed ”to assist employers in implementing science and practice-based [...]

Creating an Evidence-Based Worksite Wellness Program

Carol Nave — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:23:30 +0000

n “If you aim at nothing, you’re sure to hit it!” – My graduate school professor on metrics When it comes to designing and implementing a worksite wellness program, there are two basic options: an activity-based program, or an evidence-based program. Activity-based programs are those that focus on offering activities such [...]

The Boardroom Health Assessment

Matt Trudo — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:53:26 +0000

One of the challenges faced when developing a corporate wellness program is collecting data that accurately represents the health and wellness of the given population. This article will focus on the easiest, and most reflective numbers that you can gather that will give you a vision of the wellness of your company. Along with a [...]

Back to Basics

Carol Nave — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:07:33 +0000

There are a few basic areas that you can focus on that will impact your health in a big way. If you think about these things as you create a health and fitness plan, you’ll be well on your way. 1. See your doctor annually. Getting an annual physical will give you great data about [...]

Simple Choices, Profound Changes

Carol Nave — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:32:02 +0000

Where will your journey take you? Most of us have been sold a bill of goods when it comes to our own personal health, fitness, and wellness. There are 100’s of exercise programs, diet plans, weight loss formulas, anti-aging secrets, health supplements, etc., etc. The advertisers tell us that if we follow the plan, to [...]

Yoda Was A Pretty Smart Jedi.

Matt Trudo — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:19:15 +0000

When it comes to being successful, in whatever you are doing, it really is more about what you do than it is about what you “try” to do. Like Yoda said, do or do not, there is no try. By definition “trying” leaves you with the option to fail. This open back door makes people [...]

Healthy Party Food Options

Matt Trudo — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:26 +0000

Whether it’s the holidays, a superbowl party, or a birthday, social events can cause a real challange for your diet. Most people think of those times as “cheat days”, but with a little research and a few minutes in the kitchen, you can still have your favorite flavors and a great time without the guilt. [...]

That Powder has a History

Michael — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:35:18 +0000

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 [...]

Energize Your Palate

Michael — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:35:07 +0000

As much as I would love to be the first person to tell you about whole grains, you probably already know that the whole grain, rather than refined, is the way to go in the kitchen. The list of reasons why is long, but here are the Coles Notes: More vitamins and minerals including selenium, [...]

“There’s an App for That!”

X Factor Fitness Solutions Team — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:37:05 +0000

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 [...]

Calculating Your Training Zone Target Heart Rate Range (Using the “Corrected” Karvonen Formula)

Matt Trudo — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:32:05 +0000

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 [...]