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How To Do Push-Ups: Our Top Tips

Push-ups are feared far and wide among our in-home and virtual personal training clients. Though a staple movement, standard push-ups require a high amount of strength and control in multiple major muscle-groups. “The push-up hammers your chest, shoulders, triceps, and (if you do it right) the core and glutes, too, making it a powerful, total-body exercise. And it’s an excellent indicator of muscular endurance and […]

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Best Standing Exercises for Better Core Strength

When most people think of core training, they picture planks and crunches performed lying on the floor. But as experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers working with clients across Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, Ottawa, and beyond, we’ve found that standing core exercises often deliver better results — especially for our clients looking to build functional strength that translates to everyday […]

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Simple Daily Stretches to Relieve Back Pain

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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Top 5 Tips for Better Core Strength

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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How to Master Semi-Supine Exercises for Strength and Confidence

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 work hurting your neck? Here’s why and how to fix it

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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Why we love downward dog

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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Leg Swings: Why We Love Them

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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Why We Love Side Planks

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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Your Guide to Proper Core Engagement

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 […]