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Is It Safe to Exercise with Arthritis?

According to the Arthritis Society Canada, one out of every two seniors aged 65 years and older has arthritis. With over 100 different types of arthritis, the most common types include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Osteoarthritis takes the top spot, impacting about 3.9 million Canadians. The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) defines this condition as the result of the body’s failed […]

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What Is Muscle Memory?

Just as your memory can recall certain events from the previous day or year, your body can also remember movement patterns, which is referred to as muscle memory. Muscle memory is stored in your motor neurons through repetitive movements, which means your body doesn’t have to create new neural connections, rather it ‘retrieves’ and strengthens previous ones. Plus, once a muscle […]

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How To Train for Longevity

While some people are training for a marathon and others are training to reduce their back pain and gain core strength, many people – including a great many of our clients – train to increase longevity and maintain health and vitality through the aging process.So, what is training for longevity exactly? What are a few things you should know? What […]

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Why Gaining Muscle is the Key to Longevity

If you want to lose fat sustainably, you need to gain muscle. At Nielsen Fitness, we call this a muscle-up approach and use it with all of our clients. Whether your goal is to age gracefully or get into the best shape of your life, increasing muscle mass is necessary for success. The Advantages of Gaining Muscle Muscles allow us […]

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How to Prevent your Brain from Aging

Each year, 76 000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia. Luckily there are many things you can do to reduce the chances of being one of them – including taking proper care of your body and mind. Here’s a closer look at how to do that: How to Slow Brain Aging Tip #1: Engage in Regular ExerciseExercise increases the growth hormone […]

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Fat Loss & Aging: Is It Harder to Lose Fat As We Age? And Why?

As the body ages, cellular recovery decreases, primarily due to lower growth hormone levels in the body. As a result, your body retains less muscle and becomes programmed to store more fat. In terms of hierarchy and survival, this makes sense; our bodies are designed to store fat so they can survive winters and long periods of not eating. While this […]

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Three Ways Sleep Can Make or Break Your Fitness Routine

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 fitness goals […]

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The Importance of Functionality

Do you want to maintain your ability to play with your kids or grandkids as time goes on? Do you love the idea of being able to pick up a game of rugby any time you want? Are you looking for ways to age gracefully and maintain an agile and healthy body that allows you to do all the things […]

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What Is The Real Cost of Inactivity?

The Government of Canada recommends that all adults achieve about 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week. However, Statistics Canada notes that only about 16% of adults achieve this recommended amount.And it makes sense if you consider the fact that we spend more time than ever on screens, move less than humans ever have, and have replaced […]

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Is Collagen Worth The Hype?

Collagen is a supplement that’s getting a lot of attention these days. It is found in skincare products because of its anti-aging and skin-firming benefits – and also available as a supplement, which many people put in their morning coffee and other beverages (tea, smoothies, etc.)Below is some more information on collagen, its benefits, and how and when to use […]