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Core Strength Healthy Living Injury Prevention
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, which predicts that by 2050, there will be 843 million cases of lower back pain globally. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, back pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from clients. Whether you sit for extended hours, train intensely, or manage a […]
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Core Strength Exercise Fitness
Your core is the foundation for almost every movement you perform, supporting proper stability, posture, and protection of the back and spine. At Nielsen Fitness, we often see clients underestimate the power of a properly activated core. Whether you’re working with a virtual personal trainer or one of our in-home personal trainers in Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, or Ottawa, mastering core engagement can […]
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Aging Core Strength Functional Strength
The team at Nielsen Fitness is always working to make exercise safe, effective, and approachable. One of our favourite positions to help clients build confidence and control is semi-supine. It’s a highly versatile pose that supports proper mind-muscle connection and safety, especially for beginners, people with back issues, and older adults. Read on to learn how our in-home and virtual […]
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Core Strength Exercise Fitness
Core exercises are a staple in every Nielsen Fitness program, and for good reason. “Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you’re on the playing field or doing regular activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable […]
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Whether you’re new to mobility work or have been practicing for years, the downward dog should be a regular part of your routine. “The downward dog pose—also known as downward-facing dog, down dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana in Sanskrit—is perhaps one of the most recognizable in yoga practices. Although it’s often associated with flexibility, the benefits go far beyond that” (Well […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
If you’ve ever seen someone at the gym or in the park swinging their leg back and forth like a human pendulum, you’ve likely witnessed one of the most underrated warm-up exercises: leg swings. This simple, dynamic movement can play a powerful role in prepping your body for action and preventing injury. Whether you’re working with a virtual personal trainer […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
If you’re looking for a simple yet highly effective exercise to strengthen your core, improve stability, reduce lower back discomfort, and enhance overall fitness, then side planks are for you. Nielsen Fitness trainers use this staple movement in almost every client program – and for good reason. Read on to learn the benefits of the side plank, how to perform […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
Core engagement is a fundamental aspect of fitness, heavily influencing your posture and movement efficiency. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or simply sitting at a desk, a properly engaged core stabilizes your body while enhancing your daily performance. However, as in-home and virtual personal trainers, we know many people struggle to activate their core effectively. Read on to learn why […]
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Balance Core Strength Functional Strength
While dynamic movements like squats, push-ups, and lunges often make up the bulk of exercise programming, isometric exercises can be a great tool for improving your endurance, posture, and stability. Isometrics involve holding a position or contracting your muscles without changing their length or moving a joint. Read on to learn a few of the benefits of isometric exercises, their […]
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Core Strength Exercise Fitness
Fitness trends come and go, but one form of movement that has remained consistently popular is bodyweight training. Regardless of your fitness goals, bodyweight exercises offer outstanding benefits for your overall health and function. “You don’t need a fully-equipped home gym to build strength or spike your heart rate. Whatever your fitness goal, bodyweight training can help you reach it” […]
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