“Excelsior.” Excelsior is Latin for, “ever forward” or, “ever higher.” This is the motto of Stan Lee, creator of many of the comic book characters that light up movie screens all […]

Here’s a variety of freestyle swimming drills to make the stroke faster and more efficient. Even elite swimmers revisit these basics every so often to make necessary adjustments or strengthen weaknesses in […]

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are issued and updated every five years by the US government. Specifically, these guidelines are the work of the USDA and the Department of Health and […]

If you’re anything like me, a great cardio class is one that is easy to follow, changes every week and gets you results all at the same time. If this is […]

HAPPY BONUS DAY! CONGRATS! You got a whole extra 24 hours of time this year. What are you going to do with it? Go to work, go to the gym, hang […]

The lat pulldown machine is a staple at most fitness and health clubs. You’ll see all kinds of people using it, due in part to the fact that it’s a […]

Body Mass Index (more commonly known as BMI) has been used by all health professionals and those in health insurance agencies for years to decide whether or not an individual is […]

Before trying the Gravity class at Elite North Shore, I really wasn’t certain what to expect. It sounds pretty intense, right? I’m here to tell you it is a great strength […]