They are known by a few different names: mud runs, challenge races, and obstacle races, to name a few. You may have heard of some of the more popular ones like the Tough Mudder, […]

The 5K race has become one of the most popular racing distances in the United States. While some people sign up for these races as a new training goal to accomplish, others sign up for […]

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 […]

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 […]

I recently hosted a Triathlon Swim workshop for our members at our Elite Sports Club – River Glen location and this summer I will be partnering with a few Elite […]

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 […]

Have you seen people using foam rollers at the gym and wondered what they’re for? Here is a beginner’s guide to what foam rolling is and why you should consider […]

“It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor.” This was said by the philosopher Marcus Cicero in 65 BC. Throughout history, exercise has been […]

What’s your motivation?  Really, stop right now and think about it.  What makes you open your eyes in the morning, and put one foot in front of the other as […]

Most people believe their balance is adequate at the worst because their balance isn’t really tested on a daily basis. After all, if you don’t fall down randomly how would […]