Throughout its history, Milwaukee has been a leading producer of beer from its many breweries throughout the city. While breweries have come and gone, German traditions still remain, making beer drinking a ubiquitous recreational activity. So, the question remains, does beer have health benefits? Even chocolate and wine do, so what about beer?
Dan Schauer is a member at Elite-West Brookfield who loves to share his passion for tennis with the world, literally. Through a connection Dan made with a foreign exchange student, Dan helps supply kids in the Dominican Republic with tennis equipment so they, too, can enjoy the sport.
One of our most frequently asked questions from new or prospective members is “Is tennis included with membership?” The answer is it depends. Our tennis program has so much to offer. Lessons, court rental, and the ball machines are an additional cost, but you can still take advantage of free court time in the summer! (more…)
Yoga is a time to restore and rejuvenate, and in order to obtain these benefits you have to be willing to disconnect and turn off the outside world. Be present in the moment, quiet the mind, and take a technology break! (more…)
Spring rolls are thought to have originated during the Eastern Jin Dynasty in China. During this time, people would make thin cakes loaded with vegetables on the first day of spring, hence the name Spring Rolls. As simple as this dish can be, there are a wide variety of foods, flavors and textures to stuff inside. What is your favorite? Try this recipe for a fresh, veggie-packed version! (more…)
Just because you have kids doesn’t mean you have to stop prioritizing your own health and fitness. Tending to the kids can certainly take up your time and energy, but it’s definitely possible to still maintain a balanced fitness routine. That’s where childcare comes in. (more…)
The swim instructor in me knows that swimming is a life skill children need to learn. The mom in me knows that both sets of my children’s grandparents live on lakes, and that our family’s outdoor-loving lifestyle keeps us near water a lot. The athlete in me wants my children to embrace exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Many people have approached me and said, “Your own children must swim like fish.” Yet, at times throughout the past ten years, like many other parents, I have had some challenges teaching my own kids to swim.
It’s officially spring and with that comes another installment in our eating for the seasons blog series. Remember that ‘eating for the season’ means choosing fruits and vegetables that are in their peak season. This will help extend the life of your produce and be more cost effective overall.
Noise pollution is among many factors that can trigger your body’s stress response, which can negatively impact your health. If you deal with chronic stress, or just want to take some time to calm yourself, find a place without a lot of noise. Here are some possible locations where you can find your quiet place. (more…)
Training for power, as opposed to just training for strength, adds a time element. Think of power training as high-speed strength. Power training focuses on the speed of the weight lifted compared to strength training where you focus on the amount lifted. This is especially important for athletes, but it’s also important as we get older, too. Here’s why and how we should train for power as we age. (more…)