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If you’ve ever hopped on a treadmill or elliptical, you’ve probably seen a colourful chart pointing to something called the “fat burning zone.” It looks convincing, and a lot of people have heard that staying in that zone is the fastest way to lose unwanted fat. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we’ve coached plenty of clients who’ve bought into […]
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Exercise Healthy Living Nutrition
As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we often talk about strength, endurance, flexibility, and weight management. But another important topic that’s touched on less often is gut health and digestion. “A healthy gut means you have better digestion and improved immunity. It could also play a role in preventing health conditions like heart disease and autoimmune conditions” (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). […]
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Jumping is one of the most instinctive movements we perform. From children skipping rope to athletes leaping for rebounds, it’s an action that combines strength, coordination, and energy. Beyond being fun, jumping is a powerful form of exercise that strengthens the lower body, improves bone density, and challenges balance and agility. But, like any high-impact movement, it carries a risk […]
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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
Your upper body plays a huge role in how you move, lift, carry, and even sit throughout the day. Upper body strength is more than just nice-looking arms; it’s about being able to do life’s tasks with ease, preventing injuries, and feeling confident in your own movement. Whether you work with a virtual personal trainer or one of our in-home personal trainers […]
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Cardio is a staple in any well-rounded fitness routine, including those designed by Nielsen Fitness in-home or virtual personal trainers. It gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing, and can seriously boost endurance — not to mention mood and energy levels. That said, if you’ve ever been hit with an unexpected stomach cramp mid-run or during a workout, you’re not […]
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Fat Loss Healthy Living Nutrition
So you’ve been hitting the gym, working with your in-home or virtual personal trainer, and doing all the right things with your fitness routine…but, you’re still not seeing the results you want. Maybe your muscles aren’t popping like you expected, or the energy just isn’t there. Maybe your weight isn’t budging much. Here’s the deal: your workouts are only one […]
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Core Strength Exercise Fitness
Core exercises are a staple in every Nielsen Fitness program, and for good reason. “Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you’re on the playing field or doing regular activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable […]
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Exercise Fitness Injury Prevention
As experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers, the Nielsen Fitness team knows that no two workouts (or bodies) are the same. That’s why understanding the different kinds of training sets can be a game-changer when it comes to getting stronger, building endurance, or breaking through plateaus. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your workouts, knowing how […]
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As professional in-home and virtual personal trainers, we field plenty of questions about diet. One of the most popular diet trends the Nielsen Fitness team is asked about is intermittent fasting. In fact, intermittent fasting is “one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. Some people claim it’s helped them lose weight, improve their health, and simplify their […]
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Functional Strength Injury Prevention
Ankle mobility and stability are two of the most important elements when it comes to exercise that supports overall health and longevity. Many of our older adult clients begin working with an in-home or virtual personal trainer because they’re beginning to feel the consequences of aging without proper attention to the health of their body, especially in regards to their […]
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