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 […]

Hello Everyone, I’ve started this weekly video blog that will highlight the training/prep leading up to a Spartan Race we will be running in on November 14th. It is also for anyone interested in training here at ENP in general, not just for a race or competition. Hope you enjoy it!

What are Concussions and how can Athletes prevent them? Concussions have become a regular event in sports. It seems like every day you read about an athlete that suffers a concussion and has to be held out from practice and competition, so what exactly is a concussion? Concussion comes from the Latin word “concutere” which […]

Five Things You Need to Know About Weightlifting Shoes A person who participates in weightlifting, is a person who squats, cleans or snatches at least once a week and this article is devoted to you. 1-Shoes aren’t created equal  It is important to understand that different shoes have different purposes. In weightlifting, you need shoes […]

Are you  getting the most out of your training? Learn why pre-workout fueling is essential for an effective training session. A good training session allows your body to positively adapt to the training stimulus. Think better results, faster! How does this happen, you ask? By giving your body the proper nutrients it needs, your body […]

Ever thought you don’t qualify for personal training because you already exercise regularly? Time to rethink that notion. Just because you are in-shape doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from personal training! Watch to learn how personal training can help you be the best version of YOU! Have more questions about how personal training could benefit you? […]

For the last few years I have had the pleasure of talking to, meeting and working with trainers from many different places. Every single trainer I have met seems to have some personal style and opinion that shows in their work and the training prescriptions given to their clients. But what is the difference between […]

Alright, so we’ve talked about Green Tea Extract and Coffee Bean Extract as two of the millions of weight loss supplements that promise to make you thin, now let’s talk CLA, or Conjugated Linoleic Acid. You probably haven’t heard as much about CLA as you have about green tea extract or coffee bean extract, because it’s […]

Metabolism is the body’s process that converts food, water, and oxygen into energy for all of your daily activities, not just exercise. The calories in the food you consume are just units of energy. During metabolism, this energy is converted into a simpler form. The energy created from this process will either be immediately used […]