Clean eating is concept that lends itself to improving one’s overall health and well-being. It is not a diet, but rather an eating pattern that emphasizes cutting down on sugary drinks and sweets, unhealthy fats, processed meats and other items, and salt. If you would like to learn how to ‘eat clean’, focus on these key principles. (more…)
Meet Erica Winship, Graphic Designer at Elite Sports Clubs. Like many of you, she spends many hours of her day in front of a computer. Prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, Erica had been regularly taking group exercise classes like spin, BodyPump, and boot camp. When the pandemic struck, her routine had been disrupted and she found it difficult to resume. Now she is embarking on a 100-class journey to regain her fitness. We sat down with Erica to find out more about the Elite 100 Challenge. (more…)
Barre Fusion, Barre Basics, Ballet Barre class…the names all have one thing in common, and a single originator. Barre ballet as a form of exercise combines movements from ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Here are four reasons why you should try ballet barre classes.
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Altering your eating habits is a means of accomplishing a variety of health goals, anywhere from losing weight to lowering blood pressure. Brookfield Registered Dietitian Sarah Brunner provided answers for some of the most commonly asked about topics related to nutrition.
David Pollack is a tennis pro at Elite Sports Club-River Glen. Having recently returned to Elite, he is eager to help our members improve their tennis game, resume their active lifestyles, and most importantly have fun! Learn more about David Pollack and his professional tennis background.
The Myzone heart rate monitors are not only a great way to gauge the intensity of your workouts, they can also be used as a motivational tool. Whether you’ve just acquired one or have been using your belt for awhile, there’s likely features you have not yet discovered. Here are 10 tips to get the most out of your Myzone belt. (more…)
The microbiome is crucial to our overall well-being (learn more about the microbiome in Part 1 of this blog series). It’s so important to know how to take care of it. Most of us have heard of the term probiotics, but what about prebiotics? Prebiotics and probiotics have a very close relationship to one another, so it is important to understand them and how they work together in order to provide the greatest benefit to your gut. (more…)
Meet Morgan Konz, the newest Elite staff member at River Glen! Morgan is excited to welcome new members to the Elite community and help our existing ones discover new and amazing experiences! Learn more about Morgan Konz and her background in fitness.
Due to COVID-19, many 2020 local races have been canceled. However, we’ve put together a list for the ones that are still taking place, either in person or virtually. There are still plenty to choose from for all you devoted runners out there! Get up, get running, and enjoy one of the many 2020 Milwaukee area races.
Working out is only one component of getting fit. The other component is recovery. You need to give your body ample time to repair tissue in order to build muscle. To accelerate the recovery process, you can try massage therapy with the convenience and affordability of the HydroMassage lounge chairs. We’d encourage you to try recovery with HydroMassage, available at Elite Sports Club-Brookfield!