As we age, the joints begin to wear down, the impact and insults of time add up, and we tend to want to slow down, or even stop working out. But if you stop, you will lose muscle mass at an alarming rate, and your body will break down faster and be weaker. So how can we stay fit, while minimizing more wear and tear? (more…)
While dairy is the typical source of calcium for most people, what about those who cannot, or choose not to, consume dairy? Are they doomed or can they boost their calcium levels without dairy? Read on to find out which foods pack a healthy dose of calcium without any of the dairy. (more…)
Have you been wanting to see more definition in your arms, shoulders, and core? Have you been looking to increase your upper body strength? Is osteoporosis a concern for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then take the 1-Month Push-Up Challenge!
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Inflammation is a normal response within the body, and it is actually a good thing. Small injuries, such as a scrape, causes your body to release white blood cells to heal the damage. This leads to inflammation. While inflammation is an important function of the human immune system, it can also be the cause of joint pain. A poor diet can exacerbate this pain, so here are some foods to help reduce unnecessary inflammation. (more…)
If you find difficulty in prioritizing your health and wellness, you’re most definitely not alone. Many of us know we have to exercise and eat healthy, but sometimes other commitments get in the way. One of our members, Nicole Giese, shared with us her personal account of exactly that, but how she was able to overcome her challenges with the help of Elite’s membership features.
Many people experience knee injuries or knee pain throughout their life for various reasons. Whether you are recovering from a torn ligament, surgery, or tendonitis, getting back into exercise post-injury is essential to help improve strength and stability in the knee and prevent further injury. It is important to ease yourself back into exercises and start with improving mobility and flexibility of the knee joint before working on strengthening the muscles surrounding the knee. Here are some steps you can take to ensure your return to exercise after recovering from a knee injury goes smoothly and safely. (more…)
Kids need calories for activities of daily living, health, brainpower, and growth. Children involved in sports need extra fuel for their athletic activities as well. Choose foods that are nutrient-dense in order to boost performance and promote overall health. (more…)
We’re excited to (re)introduce Erika Wentz-Russell to the Elite Sports Clubs team! She is actually returning after some time to serve as our Director of Club Services and also bring her tennis teaching skills to Elite Sports Club-West Brookfield. She’ll be helping out in a variety of areas so get to know how she can help you!
Does eating fewer calories than how much you burn automatically equate to weight loss? This is the final installment of our mini-series on common nutrition myths where we’ll tackle the subject of how much food is necessary to fuel your exercise and activities of daily living.
Introducing Cenia Espinoza, the new Aquatics Director at Elite Sports Clubs-River Glen! Cenia comes to us with a number of years in the fitness industry and we’re excited to have her join our already talented team. Get to know a little bit more about her background and her advice on how to get fit!