October 30th, 2024

How ‘express’ workouts maximize results in minimal time

Making time to exercise can be challenging. “If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well-being while slashing the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. What’s more, studies show that exercise has a positive impact even […]

Fitness Fitness Tips Functional Strength

October 24th, 2024

5 Tips for Optimal Workout Recovery

Achieving your fitness goals involves much more than good workouts. In fact, the choices you make between your in-home or virtual personal training sessions have a massive impact on your results. There are many factors at play here, but today we’re going to focus on recovery. Recovery is a crucial component of any fitness routine, often as important as the […]

Core Strength Exercise Fitness Tips

October 23rd, 2024

Why we love the inchworm

As a team of professional in-home and virtual personal trainers, we at Nielsen Fitness are equipped with a massive catalogue of effective exercises for every possible client. One of the best features of private personal training is that each program is specifically tailored to suit individual needs, which means every program is unique. That said, there are a handful of […]

Exercise Fitness Fitness Tips

October 18th, 2024

Want to build your glutes? Try these exercises.

Building strong glutes is an extremely popular goal for our clients. While there’s nothing wrong with setting fitness goals based on aesthetics, having defined glutes does so much more than make you look good; it’s a goal that the Nielsen Fitness team is happy to help with for many reasons. Solid glutes improve your posture by keeping your pelvis in […]

Exercise Fat Loss Fitness

October 8th, 2024

The Benefits of The Run/Walk Method

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the run/walk method offers an effective way to build cardiovascular endurance while reducing risk of injuries. “Popularized by Olympic marathoner and famed running coach Jeff Galloway, the strategy—often called the Galloway method—is simple: Instead of continuously running for a given distance, you alternate it with periods of walking” (Self, 2023). This […]

Equipment Exercise Functional Strength

October 1st, 2024

Why we love long resistance bands

When it comes to in-home and virtual personal training, long resistance bands are at the top of our equipment list. “Resistance bands may look like nothing more than a few feet of latex or rubber. In actuality, they’re sophisticated pieces of exercise equipment that can improve muscle strength, tone, and flexibility. They’re also affordable and transportable” (Healthline, 2022). Whether a […]

Exercise Fitness Functional Strength

September 27th, 2024

How to Exercise With an Injury

Getting injured is a frustrating experience for anyone, especially active exercisers. It’s a situation that can leave you feeling discouraged and unmotivated. That said, it’s important to remember that most injuries are simply a set-back; getting hurt doesn’t always mean you need to stop exercising entirely. In fact, staying active can sometimes speed up your recovery, when done safely and […]

In Home Training Online Personal Training Our Method

September 20th, 2024

What, why, when & how to Communicate With Your Trainer

Building strong rapport with your trainer is key to achieving fitness goals. Your in-home or virtual personal trainer brings expertise, but it’s effective communication that ensures your needs are understood and met. Here are a few tips from the Nielsen Fitness team to make the most of your training sessions. Set yourself up for success with personal training TAILORED WORKOUTS […]

Functional Strength Injury Prevention Older Adult Exercises Trainer

September 18th, 2024

How to Train With Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes discomfort and pain in your glutes, hips, and lower back. It is believed to happen when your piriformis muscle compresses or irritates your sciatic nerve. Often mistaken for sciatica – which is pain along the sciatic nerve caused by compression or irritation – piriformis syndrome is a unique condition with its own causes […]

Core Strength Exercise Family

September 12th, 2024

What You Need to Know About Exercise and Pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy was once considered unsafe. In fact, “The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) only released its first set of official recommendations for prenatal exercise in 1985” (The Cut, 2024). Before that, pregnant women were advised to avoid exertion in order to protect their health and the baby, as medical professionals believed that physical activity could lead […]