You have taken your New Year’s resolution seriously, and now working harder than ever in the gym to keep those pounds off. But now it’s April and you might be losing motivation to make time for the gym, not seeing the same gains in your workout regimens, or feeling more fatigued during and between workouts.  […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Technology Break Have you ever taken a morning hike or run and watched the sunrise? Or had your toes in the beach sand watching the sun set on the horizon over the water? These are just two examples of the world’s natural and beautiful daily miracles. Chances are, if your face is buried into a […]