Whether you call it your butt, booty, bottom, rear end, or any other euphemisms you can think of, the gluteal muscles are three muscles that make up your buttocks. Your glutes are one of the most important muscle groups in your body. They control so many things and provide functions like extension, abduction, external rotation and internal rotation of the hip joint.
Ever had a bad day came home and indulged in too many cookies? Get a little stressed and reach for the tub of ice cream? Try to calm your nerves with a mouthful of anything? This is called emotional eating and most people have partaken in this event at some point in their life.
Breathing is one of the best ways to unwind, relax, and lower stress levels. Taking a minute for some mindful breathing several times a day will help clear your mind and relax your body. Let’s explore why breathing techniques are used to relax you and improve your health. (more…)
Aside from the different tennis court types (hard, grass, clay), whether you play indoors or outdoors also has a significant impact on the game. Let’s explore the differences between indoor and outdoor tennis and how they affect gameplay.
Since I’ve been juggling my full plate of working full-time, school, and dog-sitting, I have had to really use my time efficiently. And really strategize to make sure my body is still taken care of. It can be simple to put proper nutrition and movement on the back burner, and I know a lot of people can relate to these struggles. Here are 5 tips that will help you avoid pitfalls. (more…)
Food has an amazing ability to regulate energy levels and mood. There are certain foods that will interfere with your mental clarity, memory, and focus and others that will improve productivity and brain health. If you are looking for an extra boost of energy and focus for the day, try incorporating more of the following foods into your daily eating pattern. (more…)
Our lives are filled with stressors, including but not limited to work, school, family life, and finances. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and attempt to scramble to get through your seemingly endless daily to-do list. However, slowing down to “smell the roses” may be what you need to lower your stress levels and give you greater mental clarity. Here are a few tips of how you can be more mindful in the present.
At Elite, we want everyone in the fitness center to have a solid understanding of how to use the strength and cardio equipment, including youth members. In order to instruct our younger members just starting out in fitness, we offer a program called the Junior Fitness Orientation. Learn more about what the Junior Fitness Orientation entails and how you can enroll your child! (more…)
When the leaves change color and the weather gets cooler, you know fall is here. That means plenty of pumpkin-flavored drinks and foods. But what else is in season in fall? Let’s explore a number of fall foods you can eat in our next rendition of “Eating for the Seasons.”
Elite Sports Clubs is proud to be a part of our local communities. We love being able to work with local schools to teach kids and usher in the next generation of athletes. One of these schools, Brookfield East High School, is located near Elite-Brookfield, so our tennis pros work closely with their tennis program to foster success on the court.