Cycling is a great form of cardiovascular exercise. It will get your heart pumping, and therefore improve its efficiency. Also, you can expect to burn a lot of calories. Just how many calories burned biking will be determined by the intensity, size of the rider, and duration. Here are a few biking workouts that will help you burn calories. (more…)
If you are feeling tense, stressed, nervous, or restless, meditation is a great way to calm your mind. The following practices are two really easy tools that can help to ease your anxiety in the short-term, so that you can refocus your energy in a positive direction.
Andres Bustani is a tennis pro at Elite Sports Club-West Brookfield. He joins our talented tennis staff with over 20 years of tennis experience and is looking to share his passion of the game with Elite’s members. Learn more about Andres in this tennis pro highlight!
Depending on what you are trying to accomplish, or what muscle groups you are looking to train, the various Les Mills classes can help you in different ways. If you’re not sure which Les Mills class is right for you, we’ve created this guide to help you decide.
Melissa Fassbender is the Front Desk Manager at Elite Sports Club-North Shore. Learn more about Melissa and her advice on getting the most out of the club!
The earlier you can start your child out in swim lessons, the better. The ability to swim is an essential safety skill. If they learn at a young age, they can utilize those skills for their entire lives and improve upon them as they go, potentially resulting in extracurriculars in competitive swimming. There are a number of facilities that offer swim lessons in the Milwaukee area, but Elite Sports Clubs has some unique advantages for you and your child.
The body will always try to find the path of least resistance. If one muscle isn’t working, it will find other pathways. If your body can rig a shortcut, it will do so. Because of this tendency, we have to push ourselves, challenging our bodies to work outside their comfort zone. That may mean working out for longer, taking an extra class, lifting just a bit more weight, or adding an extra day to your workout schedule. Here are some ideas of how you can push yourself to new heights.
Most sports like basketball, football, soccer, and hockey involve frequent contact among players. Obviously that’s not ideal during a global pandemic. If you’re looking to try a sport with little to no contact, tennis is an excellent choice. (more…)
Did you know that each part of a plant is edible? All plants have the same basic parts: roots, stem, leaves, flowers, seeds and fruit. Ever think about which part of the plant you are eating when munching on your fruits and veggies? Asparagus is a stem, spinach is a leaf, broccoli is a flower, and a cucumber is a fruit. But what are some examples of root vegetables? (more…)
Want to practice your tennis technique or warm-up before your next match? Watch our series of instructional videos where our USPTA certified tennis pro will walk you through various warm-up drills and offer tennis technique tips. (more…)