Grandparents play profoundly important roles in the lives of their grandkids. Establishing connections with your grandkids is important to begin at a young age and can not only can create routines, activities and memories, but also hold you accountable to remain active to enjoy and build on these shared activities as they get older. Here are a few suggestions of ways to begin with the little ones and some approaches for staying active alongside them as they grow older.
Have you ever seen someone who has a really strong upper body but skinny legs? Or perhaps you’ve noticed someone who has toned calves but not much upper body strength? Balancing your workouts is key to develop well-rounded results. (more…)
Ensuring we consume adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals is important for our health, especially as we age. Biotin is no exception. Learn what it is, how to ensure you are consuming enough, and what it does for your body.
We all know fitness is important, but it may be hard to find time to get an adequate amount of exercise with a growing family. Between full-time jobs, running the kids to soccer practice, and finding time for yourself, fitness is probably one of the last things you focus on. Our multigenerational family members find the time to do it all. With group exercise classes that are family-friendly, a children’s playroom, the Quad and eZone, and classes for all age ranges—no one in the family will ever be left out! We can see this through the Harmelink/Mooren Family. (more…)
We’ve talked all month about aiming high, but how about getting physically higher off the ground? Let’s discuss plyometrics– where short bursts of jumping or climbing help you exert maximum force over brief periods of time and how they can help your overall fitness.
You know you’ve heard us talk about them – the fitness assessment – but perhaps you don’t exactly know what it is and have been afraid to try or are just starting your fitness journey. Well, luckily for you they’re free and come at no risk. In case you’re still unsure, here’s a breakdown of what a fitness assessment at Elite Sports Clubs consists of.
There are many risks associated with having high cholesterol. Understanding what causes, risk factors, and prevention methods will help you implement changes to your lifestyle in order to lower your cholesterol.
Marshal Stich is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor at Elite Sports Club-River Glen and Elite Sports Club-North Shore. Marshal loves to teach his clients all about health and fitness so they can improve their quality of life. Whether it’s creating the ideal fitness program or providing a few words of encouragement, Marshal will be there to make sure you’re always making progress. Learn more about Marshal Stich! (more…)
Looking for ways to expand upon your current workout regimen, or push yourself beyond your perceived expectations? Here are three great ways to take fitness routine to the next level!
As a woman, and even for some men, it is easy to feel vulnerable, especially when alone in a large city. Not that you should constantly be afraid, but it’s important to be aware and learn how to protect yourself should a situation call for it. Learning self-defense is a great way to improve your feeling of safety and readiness.