To make sure that this flu season doesn’t get you down, be sure to follow these tips and try these immune-boosting foods. (more…)

When the holidays roll around, it’s all too easy to get out of tune with your fitness routine. The shopping, cooking, and traveling takes up a lot of your time and can get in the way of your health goals. Even one missed workout can disrupt your rhythm. Once you lose that momentum, it’s difficult to get it back. Therefore, we’ve compiled 4 steps to get motivated for your workout and take action towards reaching your fitness goals. (more…)

Winter has moved in on us here in Wisconsin, so now is the time for cozy layers, comfort foods, relaxation, and hibernation, right? Wrong! At least, not if you want to keep your summer body all winter long, that is. The temptation to kick back during the winter months comes easy, but do you really want to sabotage all the hard work you’ve been doing? We didn’t think so. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick list of things to keep in mind and do this winter to hang on to that summer body. If you keep up the hard work all winter, you won’t have any fear of that swimsuit come summer.

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Tennis is a very widely played sport and can be extremely competitive. With youth programs being plentiful, many people experience the game at a young age. If someone has not experienced the game though, it may be difficult to start playing tennis for adults. However, there are ways to begin playing that may be helpful for those wanting to start the debut season of their tennis career as an adult. (more…)

Kale is being dubbed the “new nutritional powerhouse.” Should we believe the hype? The answer is a simple, yes! Here are ten amazing nutritional benefits of adding kale to your diet plus a delicious kale soup recipe for you to enjoy. (more…)

Once daylight saving time ends in Wisconsin, our days get shorter and shorter. If these darker days are zapping your energy and bringing you down, then this blog post is for you. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of seasonal depression typically triggered by the change in seasons when we lose daylight hours and the temps start dipping. The best way to defeat seasonal depression begins with recognizing the issue and then trying different tactics to thwart those winter blues.

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Believe it or not, walking is a great activity for your body and mind. Not only is it easy to do, but it has many positive effects on the body. For starters, it improves your cardiovascular fitness, reduces back pain, and improves your functionality. Walking has more benefits than most people realize. Let’s take a look at some of the many benefits of walking. (more…)

With the upcoming holiday season comes a certain food myth and we’ve all heard it; turkey makes you tired. True or False? We’ll finally put this myth to rest, along with providing the benefits, drawbacks and nutritional facts and tips for eating turkey. (more…)

Earlier this year, three hurricanes devastated mainland USA and its territory Puerto Rico causing over $300 billion in damages.  Even months after the disaster, residents are still feeling the losses and are working hard to restore the lives they once had. In light of the tragic aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, Elite Sports Clubs is doing its part in helping the victims in Southeastern Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico through the Elite Gives Back Program, hosting Hurricane Relief Day on December 2, 2017. (more…)

We’ve all heard that a sedentary lifestyle can do us more harm than good. But exactly how much more harm? The effects of being sedentary go far beyond what you might think; more than hurting your heart and bringing on weight gain. We’ve created a quick list of eight reasons you should keep moving.

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