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Curios about how to fuel long workouts? No matter how hard you train, what you eat before, during, and after a workout can dramatically influence your performance, recovery, and long-term progress. This is especially true for endurance athletes, or anyone preparing for a long-duration sporting event. Proper fuel for long workouts gives your body the energy it needs, helps you […]
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As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we often remind our clients that fitness doesn’t only happen in the gym. One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your overall health is by walking more. Daily steps may seem small on their own, but over time they add up to big results. Read on to learn how prioritizing daily […]
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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
Reaching for your toes is often used as a key marker of flexibility. While providing a great stretch, it can also be a frustrating reminder of tight hamstrings or a stiff lower back. The truth is, touching your toes can tell us quite a lot about your mobility. Let’s break it down from a personal training perspective. THE BASICS OF […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
A surgical athletic trainer shared a TikTok explaining how she starts her mornings by jumping up and down 50 times. The post went viral, and there’s some real science behind how the habit can be beneficial. Let’s break down why the hack may be worth trying. Every now and then, a fitness trend comes along that actually makes us say: […]
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If you’ve ever hopped on a treadmill or elliptical, you’ve probably seen a colourful chart pointing to something called the “fat burning zone.” It looks convincing, and a lot of people have heard that staying in that zone is the fastest way to lose unwanted fat. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we’ve coached plenty of clients who’ve bought into […]
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Exercise Healthy Living Nutrition
As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we often talk about strength, endurance, flexibility, and weight management. But another important topic that’s touched on less often is gut health and digestion. “A healthy gut means you have better digestion and improved immunity. It could also play a role in preventing health conditions like heart disease and autoimmune conditions” (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). […]
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Jumping is one of the most instinctive movements we perform. From children skipping rope to athletes leaping for rebounds, it’s an action that combines strength, coordination, and energy. Beyond being fun, jumping is a powerful form of exercise that strengthens the lower body, improves bone density, and challenges balance and agility. But, like any high-impact movement, it carries a risk […]
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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
Your upper body plays a huge role in how you move, lift, carry, and even sit throughout the day. Upper body strength is more than just nice-looking arms; it’s about being able to do life’s tasks with ease, preventing injuries, and feeling confident in your own movement. Whether you work with a virtual personal trainer or one of our in-home personal trainers […]
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Cardio is a staple in any well-rounded fitness routine, including those designed by Nielsen Fitness in-home or virtual personal trainers. It gets the heart pumping, the blood flowing, and can seriously boost endurance — not to mention mood and energy levels. That said, if you’ve ever been hit with an unexpected stomach cramp mid-run or during a workout, you’re not […]
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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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