I recently had a conversation with one of my clients about how parental health behaviors basically set the stage for how healthy your child will act. However, this is not the first time I’ve had this conversation. In fact, I’ve discussed this quite a bit with clients and parents calling me to “fix” their overweight/picky […]

  CrossFit  One of the most popular fitness fads right now is CrossFit, a high intensity strength and conditioning program that is extremely competitive.  They use plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and gymnastics in their workouts.   Routines vary, and you rarely repeat the same routine twice. Workouts can last between 10 to 60 minutes and will typically […]

Barre classes are inspired by a combination of ballet, yoga and pilates.  The barre is used as a prop to help with balance while performing high repetition, small range of motion exercises that focus on contracting specific muscle groups. Barre also utilizes light hand weights to incorporate the upper body during your focused lower body […]

We at Elite Nutrition and Performance believe there is a fitness plan that works for everyone. It’s just a matter of finding a workout plan that fits your goals based on lifestyle, fitness level, and personality.  Over the course of the next several weeks we will explore in detail a few of the popular exercise […]

Ugh, mornings! Sometimes they can seem so difficult, especially in the cold winter months. Making a few simple changes in the morning can really improve your health and help you have a great day. Try testing out these steps to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health: 1. Get Enough Sleep This one seems so […]

I absolutely love my crockpot, slow cooker, whatever you want to call it. It saves me so much time and is so easy to prepare a healthy and home-cooked meal when you don’t have to stand over it and watch it! I will usually put all the ingredients together in the crockpot bowl the night […]

Wondering how you could cut down the time in your next half marathon? Try resistance training! Now we know what you might be thinking “well I can’t lift weights because it will just make my time slower!” The truth is that research shows no evidence of resistance training having a negative effect on endurance performance. […]

You’ve purchased those running shoes and all the other necessary gear for taking on those trails and running paths, but one component that can’t be overlooked is nutrition.  Quality nutrition plays a huge role when it comes to performance and overall enjoyment.  The key is having a plan.  Running is a great way to lose […]

Pumpkin, is it the new superfood? We hear about superfoods all time from kale to flaxseeds to blueberries but have you thought about that autumn squash that’s sitting on your porch? What do you do with it after Halloween and Thanksgiving are over? Instead of just tossing it in the trash, cook it and eat […]

Now that the training season has come to close for most athletes, it’s time to start planning for next season! You may have your race schedule lined up, set personal goals for yourself and decided on a few things to focus on for the upcoming year. Have you considered hitting the reset button on your […]