In today’s post, since we’re focused on aiming high in all aspects of our lives this month, let’s discuss some of the upsides of setting definitive, high goals.
There are a number of misconceptions surrounding runners and weight training. Many runners feel they shouldn’t lift weights because it will hinder their performance. However, the opposite it true. Let’s look at some of these running misconceptions and how weight lifting actually benefits runners. (more…)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has presented several Food Guides over the last 70+ years to help consumers create the ideal diet. These guides are visual representations of the nutritional recommendations for that time period. The newest of the USDA Food Guides is called MyPlate. Before we get into what MyPlate is, let’s take a quick look at the history of USDA Food Guides. (more…)
Curt Minter is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor at Elite Sports Club-River Glen and Elite Sports Club-North Shore. Curt strives to help his clients feel and move better because he understands the struggles they face. Learn all about Curt Minter and his take on health and fitness! (more…)
We are all our own worst critics, and your perceptions of your own capabilities play a part in negative thinking. In today’s blog, let’s focus on increasing your self-esteem and self-worth through the benefits that exercise can provide. (more…)
Pilates is most often performed on a mat. But did you know there is another way to do Pilates that will make your workouts even more effective? Enter the Pilates Reformer. I’ll tell you what it is, what Pilates exercises can be performed, and how it will impact your body.
Dietary fiber is essential for a healthy weight and diet. It helps us to maintain bowel health, normalize blood sugar levels, and keeps us fuller, longer. This delicious, veggie-packed Grilled Zucchini Hummus Wrap recipe contains a whopping 17 grams of fiber as well as 13 grams of protein and only 2 grams of sugar! Best part is the versatility of this recipe. Don’t have kale? Swap it out for spinach. Don’t like tomatoes? Add in another veggie you love. (more…)
In a world where technology becomes somewhat of a necessity in a lot of our lives, unfortunately it also becomes a major distraction, especially for kids. Taking breaks from screen time and encouraging active play is essential for the development of young kids. Bringing your kids to the club is a great way for them to have fun and move around. The Quad at Elite-River Glen has plenty of interactive games and areas to do just that!
In the previous four posts in our series on “Learn Swimming Strokes,” we talked about each of the strokes’ most basic components. Even though we already went over how to perform each stroke, beginners still run into issues when learning to swim. Most errors in any stroke originate from incorrect body position. Body mechanics and posture are the key to efficiency in anything you do, whether it be weightlifting or running, but water creates extra resistance on your entire body, so it’s important to emphasize the importance of proper technique. Let’s DIVE IN to some swimming drills to help with your freestyle and breaststroke technique. (more…)
For all those who participated in high school sports, you are probably familiar with the event called “carb-loading” or a “carbo-cram.” This involves eating large amounts of carbohydrate-rich foods the day prior to a big sporting event. The thought behind this nutrition technique is to maximize energy levels before an endurance competition. Does it really work? Will eating extra carbs on Friday night really improve your performance at the swim meet on Saturday?