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How do genetics impact fitness?

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 […]

Body Type Fat Loss Fitness

How to track fitness progress (without a scale)

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 […]

Body Type Fat Loss Success

Everything you need to know about body recomposition

Body recomposition, the process of simultaneously losing fat and building muscle, is a popular goal among clients at Nielsen Fitness. It’s a challenging aim that can transform physique in a way that goes beyond the number on the scale. In this blog, we’ll dive into the basics of body recomposition and how working with an in-home or virtual personal trainer […]

Body Type Fat Loss Measurement

Why the BMI is Flawed – and Two Metrics to Use Instead

The Body Mass Index – or BMI – is an algorithm of weight and height that was created by insurance companies many decades ago to help determine a person’s risk for disease or mortality.Fast forward to the present day and it’s commonly used as a measure of health – but it shouldn’t be. From a fitness perspective, this simply doesn’t […]

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Why Thin Doesn’t Always = Healthy

The other day one of our virtual personal training clients, who is in great shape, told me that one of her friends remarked to her, “Why on earth do you work out? You’re skinny!” This comment is an example of a great misconception in our society: that skinny = healthy.This client can deadlift and squat more than her own body […]

Body Type Exercise Fitness

How To Exercise for Your Body Type

Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. We also have different metabolism and a dominant body type. When it comes to exercise, it’s important to train for your body shape in order to maximize your results. It’s all about working with your body as opposed to against it.Below is all the information you need to help you do that, including […]