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Menopause is a bothersome but natural phase of life that brings hormonal changes. These changes often lead to uncomfortable symptoms like weight gain, mood swings, hot flashes, and disrupted sleep. While these changes are challenging, regular exercise can help manage symptoms while supporting overall health and energy. Read on to learn our top tips for staying active during menopause and […]
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Having strong hips is essential for fitness as well as general mobility. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we play an important role in helping clients build and maintain strong hips through tailored exercise programming. Read on to learn why hip strength matters, how the team at Nielsen Fitness can assist, and a few examples of our favourite hip-strengthening exercises. […]
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At Nielsen Fitness, we know that effort, consistency, and lifestyle choices all play key roles in fitness. However, your genetics also have a significant impact on how your body responds to activity. In fact, in an article published by Science Daily “combining data from 24 separate studies, [researchers] discovered that genetic differences are responsible for 72% of the variation in […]
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Your heart is one of the most important muscles in your body, perpetually pumping blood to keep you alive. Taking care of your heart is crucial, and one of the best ways to do that is through regular exercise.Whether you’re looking to prevent heart disease, manage your blood pressure, or simply maintain long-term health, exercise is a key component. Read […]
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During the pop-culture fitness boom in the 1970s and 80s (think Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jane Fonda!), the primary focus of most exercise routines was to lose weight. More often than not, this progress was tracked with a scale. While being aware of your weight can be helpful for some, it’s harmful for many, and weight alone doesn’t tell the full […]
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Fitness Fitness Tips Stretching
When it comes to movement and fitness, the terms “flexibility” and “mobility” are often used interchangeably. However, while they are closely related, they refer to different aspects of your body’s function.At Nielsen Fitness, our in-home and virtual personal trainers help clients understand the distinction between flexibility and mobility to optimize training, prevent injuries, and improve overall movement quality. Read on […]
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Exercise Fitness Injury Prevention
Rest is a critical part of any effective workout, allowing your body to recover and perform at its best. However, it is possible to overdo rest, which can hinder your progress and derail your fitness goals. Let’s explore how rest intervals impact your strength workouts, the signs you’re resting too much, and how our in-home and virtual personal trainers at […]
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Chronic diseases are common word-wide, and as in-home and virtual personal trainers, it’s our responsibility to promote exercise as a tool for preventing and managing them. “Exercise interventions have been associated with an 80% reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, 90% reduction in type 2 diabetes risk, 33% reduction in cancer risk, and 17% reduction in all-cause mortality. Depression and […]
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At Nielsen Fitness, our in-home and virtual personal trainers always look for the most effective way to help clients get stronger, move better, and see results. One of our favourite tools is the use of combination exercises. These multi-tasking movements work multiple muscle groups at once, improve coordination, and often mimic real-life activities, all while saving time. In this blog, […]
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Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but sticking to a fitness routine can be challenging. Between busy schedules, lack of motivation, and the lure of other activities, it’s easy to let your fitness goals slide. This is where the benefits of a workout buddy can really make a difference. Our in-home and virtual personal trainers at […]
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