Habeeb Salloum is not only a special client who has made great advances since starting with us in May, but he is also an exceptional human being. He a World War II veteran, having served with the Canadian Air Force – and he is the recipient of the Governor General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal in 2018. Habeeb is a…
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Many people think of exercise and a healthy diet as the key ingredients of a fit and healthy lifestyle. But did you know that getting a good night’s sleep is every bit as important as a getting in a good workout or eating all that kale? Here are the three ways sleep can make – or break – your…
READ MOREAt age 37, Barry thought it was high time to get his physical health in check, especially with his 40th birthday in sight. He called Nielsen Fitness and now, at age 41, he has never felt or looked better. Here’s his story: What motivated you to pursue personal training, and what led you to call us?My wife was the one…
READ MOREThere’s an app for just about everything these days – and fitness is no exception. We believe in leveraging all the tools at your disposal to help you create lasting, positive change – including technology! Here are four of our favorite wellness apps, each of which will keep you motivated and on-track in a different way. My Fitness PalThis app,…
READ MOREMany of our trainers incorporate the principles of Pilates in their training – and a handful are also certified instructors. We asked one trainer, Tanya, to explain more about the Pilates method. What is Pilates? Pilates was developed and practiced in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates and his wife Clara. Joseph believed strength should come from the center of…
READ MOREWhat started off as a Valentines gift to each other 6.5 years ago has turned into a new – and much healthier – lifestyle for Marjut and Greg. We recently caught up with Greg to give us the low down on his experience with Nielsen Fitness and how it’s changed their lives for the better. What motivated you to pursue…
READ MORERunning is – technically – something that just about anybody can do. But there’s an art and science to doing it right. What does ‘right’ mean? In this case, it’s an optimal stride that moves you along as efficiently – and comfortably – as possible.There are three major areas that factor into an optimal stride – here they are, along…
READ MOREA health scare got Deleo motivated to start her fitness journey. Now, after two plus years of workingwith the Nielsen Fitness team, she is more motivated than ever to keep it up. Here’s her story: What originally motivated you to contact Nielsen Fitness?Well, it all started with a health scare. This eventually resolved itself, however at my yearly Medcanphysical the…
READ MOREOver time, chronic hunching or slouching can lead to a ton of problems over and above tight muscles and a rounded back. Chronic poor posture – which many of us are dealing with thanks to desk jobs and driving – can lead to structural changes in your spine, which cause abnormal wear and tear on the joint surfaces, which can…
READ MOREMost people think of exercise as a physical pursuit. But to do it correctly you need to get your mind involved as well. Mind Muscle Connection (as we call it; MMC for short) is a critical – but often over-looked – ingredient for success, and one we focus on a lot with our clients. Here’s a primer on what it…
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