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.
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…)