Maria Cartagenova is a certified Zumba instructor at Elite Sports Clubs. Learn more about Maria and how you can get more involved in Zumba classes in Milwaukee!

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Instructor-Highlight-Danielle-Hawi

Danielle Hawi is a certified group exercise instructor at Elite Sports Clubs. Learn why Danielle made the switch from class participant to instructor, and her advice on staying motivated.

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Tips-for-Exercising-with-a-Mask

Some steps must be taken during a pandemic to slow the spread of disease, however inconvenient they may be. It’s probably safe to assume we can all agree that we’d rather exercise without wearing a mask. They’re uncomfortable and can make it difficult to breath, but right now we’re required to wear them in the presence of others. Let’s take a good look at masks, what they do and don’t do for us, and how we can navigate together through this difficult time.

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Staff-Highlight_-Mary-Kay-Heinz

Meet Mary Kay Heinz, the Youth Programs Director at Elite Sports Club-Mequon! Mary Kay is great with all the Elite kids, and loves to instill excitement for physical activity in all the youth programs she develops at the clubs. Learn more about Mary Kay’s experience in the industry and her own fitness triumphs!

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Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-Zumba-Classes

You may know Zumba® as a dance class, but it’s much more than that! Zumba® classes are full-blown cardio workouts that use popular dance moves and catchy music that will get you moving and sweating. Learn more about some of the Zumba® classes at Elite Sports Clubs. (more…)

Therapeutic-Grounding-Techniques

In a time of great angst, it’s important to maintain your sense of self and peace. To be sure, there is much to be concerned with and about. But it helps no one if we all fall into a pit of misery and despair. So, with an eye on creating positive change from within, let’s look at grounding techniques that can help you wade through these difficult times. (more…)

Kids-Tennis-Brookfield

Many schools have switched to virtual or hybrid models, and therefore some kids miss out on the social component of seeing their friends everyday. Also, with many extracurriculars canceled or postponed, kids are also getting less physical activity. Want to solve both problems at once? Here are some activities that are safe for kids. (more…)

Pickleball-Leagues-Near-Me

Pickleball has been growing in popularity over the last several years. Not only is it a fun recreational and social sport, but it can also be quite competitive as well. Pickleball borrows rules from a variety of racquet sports, but also has its own unique flavor. To help put it in perspective, here’s how it compares to tennis.

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Which-Exercise-Is-Best-for-the-Whole-Body

Looking for an exercise that is best for the whole body? While there’s no such thing as a bad type of exercise, there are some that are more efficient at training many muscle groups at once. Here are some options for full body workout classes.

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What-Is-Brown-Fat-and-Why-Do-We-Want-It

As the year 2020 progresses, and we continue to deal with mask mandates, a pandemic, and trying to stay healthy, it’s worth looking into how we can stimulate our bodies to be stronger and more resilient. Today, we’ll be talking about brown fat, or brown adipose tissue (BAT), what it does, and how it can help our bodies be strong and healthy.

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