As the school year comes to an end many of us are looking to get out of town, and with that, it is worth thinking about how we eat when we are on the road. Many daytime activities for children and adults require that food be brought to the event as a “bag lunch.” Or, you will simply be invited to the local pizza parlor for a meal. So, what do you do? Let’s take a look at the best suggestions on just how to handle these common eating situations while you’re around town or on a trip. (more…)
From left to right, front row: Mary Lacy, Amy Richmond , Betty Van Ert, Barbara Stanley, Pat Lock, and Jo Duckworth.
From left to right, back row: Rich Taylor, Bill McCarty, Tom Deming, Paul Geenen, George Stanley, Rik Moe, Kathy Walgrave , Carol Holley, Gerard Fisher, and Greg Wille (more…)
It’s summer, and often times summer brings wandering thoughts of travel. Since we love tennis around here at Elite Sports Clubs, we thought we’d search out a few incredible tennis travel destinations that are right here in the U.S.; several of which also have fantastic junior programs. Grab your calendar, check out this list of seven of the most highly rated tennis destinations, and start making some tennis travel plans.
Whether you are an aspiring bodybuilder or want to improve overall fitness, there are six basic movement patterns we all use that makes understanding strength training simple. It is these foundational movement patterns that are the backbone to all strength exercises.
If you read our post from last week, you’ll know that most of us probably aren’t getting enough vegetables in our diet on a daily basis. This creamy asparagus soup recipe is a great way to help up your veggie intake and is good to have prepped for a busy day. (more…)
Prepare your body for yard work and gardening this summer! To help, we’re hosting a free Fitness for Yard Work and Gardening Workshop. This workshop will give you exercises to help you become more mobile and strengthen the needed muscles to garden!
Summer is finally upon us! It’s been a long Wisconsin winter, and everyone is ready for barbecues, patio drinks, frozen cocktails, ice cream, and kicking back. Summertime treats are delicious, and lounging around during the dog days of summer is like a dream come true. But, those extra calories and lazy time can sneak up on you in a not-so-great way. Here are our best tips on how to enjoy all of your favorite summer things, while still having a fit summer vacation. (more…)
I spend a lot of time in the gym working out, both by teaching classes, and training clients in groups and individually. Sometimes you just need a break from the indoor routine, and this is the perfect time to try these fun spring outdoor exercise ideas! I like to do these one set at a time, running from one to the other in between, for a good interval workout. Here are some of my favorites:
Having a hard time eating those veggies? Get ready for some tips on how to eat more vegetables regularly and up your fiber game!
What is your daily dose of vegetables? In the 1980’s and 1990’s the amount of 1/2-cup portions of vegetables that was recommended was 3-5 each day. Then, in early the 2000’s, several experts began to recommend even more vegetables, 5-7 servings per day, after research from the Cancer Institute was completed. Much of the increase in the recommended amount of servings has come from the fact that there is so much more information out today regarding the benefits of fiber in the adult diet. Today, we are being asked to eat ten 1/2-cup servings or 5-cups per day! But how do you do it? (more…)
Summer is a time when school-age kids rejoice; it’s a break from classes, homework, and schedules. Free time equals lazy time, right? Well, maybe in the minds of the kids. However, allowing them to make every day of summer a lazy day can turn into a wasted summer with some unhealthy consequences. Wondering how you can have active kids this summer? We just so happen to have a few tips here to help you get your kids off of the sofa, away from their screens, and moving!