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You may have heard the term “functional training” tossed around in recent years. “The overall category of functional fitness training, which includes strength training, nabbed fifth place on the American College of Sports Medicine’s worldwide survey of fitness trends for 2023″ (Everyday Health, 2023). Far beyond the world of exercising for aesthetics, functional training focuses on daily movement, aiming to […]
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Aging Exercise Functional Strength
Hello! Poul Nielsen here with another health-related book review. This time we’re looking at Outlive by Peter Attia. As someone who has dedicated my life to fitness and helping others achieve their best selves, I found this book to be incredibly insightful and relevant to our mission here at Nielsen Fitness. So let’s dive in and see what we can […]
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High blood pressure (or hypertension) affects millions of people worldwide. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. When this force is consistently too high, it can significantly damage your arteries and lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.Though many medications help to control […]
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Aging Functional Strength Healthy Living
After age 30, you can expect to lose up to 5% of your muscle mass every decade—unless you work to maintain or improve it. This loss of muscle mass is known as sarcopenia, which is (unfortunately) a natural part of aging. The good news is that it’s possible to reverse it and gain muscle mass after 30 and beyond. In this […]
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Compound exercises are a fundamental component of our personal training programs, both in-home and online – and for good reason. “Not including compound exercises in your programme is on par with forgetting your headphones or not re-racking your weights. It’s a fitness faux pas that experts unanimously agree, should be avoided at all costs” (Men’s Health, 2023).Compound exercises are movements […]
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary practice that’s getting a lot of attention these days. In a nutshell, it involves fitting all your calories for the day into a condensed window of time and ‘fasting’ outside those hours. Many intermittent fasters eat within an eight-hour window – for example, noon to 8pm – and fast for the remaining 16 hours […]
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Aging Core Strength Fitness Tips
What if I told you that, regardless of your age, it is possible to generate, retain, and improve upon various youthful qualities?During our youth, we are able to perform physical movements with confidence and with minimal or no pain. The body is flexible. Injuries and illness never seem to last all that long. You might even recall being in a […]
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Muscle mass is a vital component of our overall health and well-being that should not be overlooked. Beyond the aesthetic benefits of a toned physique, preserving muscle mass plays a crucial role in various aspects of our lives. In this blog, we’ll explore five reasons why it’s essential to prioritize the maintenance of muscle mass throughout our lives.METABOLISM AND WEIGHT […]
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As we get older, taking care of our bodies becomes more important than ever. It’s no secret that maintaining a regular exercise routine is essential for overall health and well-being. But what about strength training after 50? Is it really necessary? The answer is yes! In fact, strength training becomes even more crucial as we age. Not only does it enhance quality […]
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Exercise is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, but its significance extends far beyond immediate physical gains. One of the most critical aspects of exercise is its profound impact on longevity: not only in terms of years lived, but in terms of vitality and independence also. At Nielsen Fitness, we think longevity should be part of your ‘why’ for engaging in […]
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