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Statistics are useful in so many different ways. Just like in business, healthcare, and science, health and fitness metrics can be analyzed over a period of time to reveal trends. These trends can be used to help determine what future actions should be taken. If you already have goals you’re working towards, tracking activity on an app or in a journal will allow you to hold yourself accountable, make you stick to your routine, or make lifestyle changes as needed. Let’s take a look at a number of ways for tracking activity. (more…)
It doesn’t matter if you’re a child, a senior or somewhere in between: Elite has plenty of water exercise classes for all ages! Given the many benefits of exercising in water, aquatics exercise classes are a great addition to your typical workout routine. Here’s a breakdown of our current aquatic exercise schedule, and what it can offer you.
The fourth and final stroke of our swimming blog series is known by many as the most difficult to complete. Butterfly is a very physically and mentally demanding stroke, but when done properly, it looks and feels incredibly graceful. Butterfly works nearly every muscle in your body, and also works to greatly increase your lung capacity. It burns the most calories of all four strokes, and if you’ve seen pictures of Michael Phelps or any other butterflier in a swimsuit, you would know how much it can tone your muscles. Read on to learn about the butterfly technique and the muscle groups it impacts. (more…)
Fluids play a vital role in maintaining the health and function of your heart, brain, and muscles. They also help carry nutrients to your cells, flush bacteria from the body, protects vital organs, and can prevent digestive issues such as constipation. It is important to get the right amount of water before, during, and after exercise so that you can best regulate your body temperature and perform at optimal levels. Therefore, it is essential to assess your hydration status throughout the day to ensure you’re taking in an adequate amount of fluids. Let’s learn more about how to assess your hydration status. (more…)
Whether you’re an active swimmer or you haven’t swum since being a kid, the positive effects of swimming go far beyond fun. Knowing how to save a life is crucial, so below are some important reasons why adults may want to stay on top of their swimming skills. (more…)
Last week I talked a lot about the importance of switching up your strokes to help keep your body in muscular balance. Swimming more than just freestyle will help prevent overuse injuries, correct your posture (or at least avoid “swimmer’s posture”), and help tone more muscles in your body. While I mentioned backstroke was the second easiest stroke to learn, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the most commonly performed. If you look in any recreational swimming pool, most of the participants are likely to be swimming either freestyle or breaststroke. That brings us to learning our next swimming stroke – the breaststroke. (more…)
Summer is the perfect time to sit back and relax by the pool with a delicious drink in hand, but even the nicest day in Wisconsin can leave you longing for something more tropical. Whether your ideal destination is the Bahamas or Jamaica, you can send your taste buds packing with these delicious Caribbean recipes that make the perfect poolside meal!
Anne Hajigeorgiou is a swim instructor at Elite Sports Club – Mequon. Anne is an experienced swimmer who is passionate about sharing her skills with others. Whether you’re a child or an adult first learning, Anne is there to take your swim abilities to the next level. Learn more about Anne Hajigeorgiou! (more…)
While summer is the best time of year to be active outdoors, we often forget about protecting ourselves. Here are some sunscreen tips to ensure that you’re properly prepared for fun in the sun.
As with any workout, it’s important to focus on keeping muscular balance throughout your body. Keeping all of your muscles around the same strength prevents injury, corrects posture, and assists in better body mechanics. When using swimming for exercise, many people gravitate towards freestyle for their workouts because it is typically thought of as the easiest and most efficient stroke. While this isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s just as important to train the other strokes as it is to train freestyle. Learning how to swim backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly can assist in building strength all throughout your body, and will allow you to mix up your routine, keeping you from getting bored. Read on if you want to learn about our next swimming stroke – the backstroke.
