Ellen Nagy is a certified group exercise instructor at Elite Sports Clubs. Ellen shares a special connection with her class participants and loves to help them along on their fitness journey. Learn more about her fitness background and what classes she teaches in this blog highlight!
Group exercise classes are a great way to get in your daily workout, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Plus, each instructor brings their own style and personality to the classes they teach with new workouts every time you attend. However, without the one-on-one attention of a trainer, there’s a chance you’re making one of the following exercise class mistakes. (more…)
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!
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.
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.
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!
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…)
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…)
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 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.