Holiday parties, gift buying, and baking, oh my! Meal planning can be challenging at any time of year. Add in the stress of the holidays and it can quickly become a disorganized mess. Need help keeping up the festivities while maintaining organization and feeding your family well-balanced meals? Follow these tips to make meal planning easier during the holiday season. (more…)
Elite Sports Clubs is proud to have raised a total of $3,780 for ABCD during October, which many know is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are happy to support ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis as their efforts provide guidance and emotional support to those diagnosed with breast cancer.
We spend a majority of our time simply hanging out with our families; grilling, watching a football game together, or enjoying a family meal. If we already spend so much time together, why not get off our seats and go workout together? Being able to exercise alongside your family and friends is a lot of fun. The time you get to spend doing something active can even create stronger bonds. Sharing that experience and seeing each other succeed can be so rewarding. (more…)
As a trainer, I often say that my job is to be accountability, personified. I’m the one that shows up. I plan the exercise routine, I come in to work, and I’m ready to work. I’m the person waiting for you to show up to class at 6 a.m., or to our training session at 5 p.m. That pressure…the expectation that you are going to come in for your class or your appointment – that’s what helps keep you accountable to yourself. (more…)
We’ve all done it. Eaten standing up at the counter because we were in a hurry. Had dinner in front of the television or while playing on our phone, wanting to relax after a long day. We’ve all eaten snacks in the car in between activities. This type of eating is called mindless eating. It involves a lack of awareness of the food we are consuming, including what and how much. Mindless eating can easily lead to unhealthy choices and habits. Using the concept of mindful eating, you can break these bad habits and learn to look at food in a whole new way. (more…)
Annette Malloy is an experienced USPTA Tennis Professional at Elite Sports Club-Brookfield. With over 45 years of tennis experience, Annette joins our reputable team of tennis pros. Learn how Annette Malloy can help you become a better tennis player!
Got family in town for Thanksgiving? Bring them to the club! Elite Sports Clubs hosts Free Family Guest Days every year from Thanksgiving through the following Sunday. Out-of-town relatives of members can join our community while they’re visiting! (more…)
Should you exercise while you are sick? This seems to be a frequently asked question. Since it’s cold and flu season, you might be unfortunate to come down with an illness, but you don’t want to fall off the fitness wagon and derail all the hard work you’ve put into this point. Let’s look at the relationship between exercise and sickness, and when you might want to skip the gym until you are feeling well.
Thanksgiving is a holiday mostly associated with gathering with family members for a large meal consisted of traditional dishes like turkey, stuffing, and casserole. While this holiday is a great opportunity to spend quality time as a family and to be grateful for everything in our lives, it’s also a meal loaded with fat and calories. Here are two Thanksgiving recipes you can add to your lineup of food choices that are healthier alternatives.
Modern technology and daily stressors seem to pull our attention in ten different ways at once. It’s easy to get lost in a social media newsfeed, read a succession of blog articles, or get hooked on Youtube videos or Netflix episodes. What better way to avoid the temptation by eliminating it altogether! Limiting your and your family’s screen time will help you focus on the present and be more mindful of what’s going on around you. Here are some modern mindfulness tips with regards to technology.