When we think of getting fit, we think about shedding weight. We think about shedding pant sizes. We think about shedding inches, or clothes to show more skin. What we […]

High Intensity Interval Training isn’t exactly a “new” concept anymore. We’ve talked about interval training before here on the Elite blog (see: “Tabata High Intensity Interval Training: The fastest way […]

Planning a vacation to Europe or somewhere exotic this summer? Here’s what you need to know about what kind of shape you need to be in to make the trip worthwhile. Summer […]

The first time I took a Body Combat class, I woke up the next day feeling every muscle in my body. Since then, I have committed to a regular cardio and […]

Although I managed to injure myself before class even started (knocking myself in the face with the barbell), I had a great time in Angie’s Body Pump class at Elite […]

We’d like to introduce Jill Jelinski for those of you who don’t already know her. She’s an instructor over at Elite Sports Club – Brookfield and has been teaching group […]

For years now we have conducted our own “challenges” to accomplish short term goals, these can prompt very helpful fitness and dietary change. Short term challenges help us kickoff a lifestyle change with renewed […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hooray it’s leap year! Put a little more leap into your workout with plyo exercise! Try these these 18 plyometric (jumping) exercises!