10-Facts-About-Stress-and-Diet

We’re all guilty of stress eating at one point or another. And let’s be honest, there’s a lot in life to stress about. However, don’t let your eating habits slip while under stress. Here are 10 facts related to stress and diet.

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Platform-Tennis-Milwaukee

Wisconsin winter is almost here (shudder), which often means the beginning of indoor hibernation and the end of fresh air outdoor physical activity. For all you tennis aficionados out there, Elite Sports Clubs offers a unique solution to the indoor tennis winter blues – Platform Tennis. Learn about the sport and how you can start playing Platform Tennis in Milwaukee! (more…)

sugary-cereal-nutrition

Every night, millions of Americans hit the sack for a 7-8 hour opportunity to recharge the batteries. As we sleep, our bodies work hard to keep our hearts pumping blood, our lungs breathing, and our brains constantly functioning. This takes work on the part of the body, and in the morning, our body is looking for nutritious nourishment. Why then do so many of us replenish with sugary cereals? (more…)

Drink-Water-for-Weight-Loss

There’s so much more to water beyond just quenching your thirst! Did you know that drinking plenty of water is a key component to losing weight? Learn how staying properly hydrated will help you achieve your weight loss goals.

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The-8020-FoodFitness-Rule

To achieve a healthy lifestyle, the foods you eat should work in harmony with your fitness routine. In fact, it is a ratio of 20% fitness experience and 80% dietary input, according to the experts. Your food intake can be a powerful force in providing you with good fluids, special electrolytes, and super energy sources following a workout. (more…)

5-Mindful-Snacking-Techniques

When it comes to eating, you want to choose foods that are not only enjoyable, but give our bodies valuable nutrients. This doesn’t apply to just what foods we eat, but also how much we are eating. Having presence of mind when snacking will allow us to enjoy the foods more and make better decisions. Here are 5 mindful snacking techniques.

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Are-you-Staying-Properly-Hydrated-During-Exercise

Many exercisers know that they should stay hydrated when exercising, but three questions often asked are how much, when, and what? This article is meant to inform the reader of the current recommendations that address these very questions. In answer to the first two questions, here are some general guidelines to follow about fluid replacement from The American College of Sports Medicine and other such societies. (more…)

7-Classes-That-Will-Give-You-a-Total-Body-Workout

When you’re crunched for time but still want to sneak in a total body workout, Elite offers several classes that will do just that. Get the most bang for your buck, so to speak, by working your whole body in 60 minutes or less.

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7-Life-Changing-Benefits-of-Playing-Tennis

Whether you’ve never picked up a tennis racquet in your life, or yours has collected some dust over the years, it’s never too late to get into the game and experience the benefits of playing tennis! Here are 7 ways participating in tennis can improve your overall health, wellness, and happiness! (more…)

7-Exercises-That-Are-Good-For-Your-Heart

The human heart is the hardest working organ in the body. Beating on average 72 times a minute, your heart pushes blood throughout your entire body delivering vital oxygen and nutrients to your bodily tissue. And like any other muscle in your body, the more your work your heart, the stronger it will be. Any sort of movement can have cardiovascular benefits – even taking a relaxing 30-minute walk. Try these 7 heart healthy exercises for improved cardiovascular fitness!

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