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How to Modify Form According to Your Fitness Goals

As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we know that the execution of an exercise has a big impact on the muscle groups targeted. Small adjustments to your form can shift emphasis from one muscle group to another and optimize training to meet specific goals. Whether you’re aiming to build strength, endurance, or mobility, understanding  form modifications can make a significant […]

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How to overcome exercise anxiety

Exercise anxiety is more common than many of our beginner clients realize. “Stress is the body’s natural response to a real or perceived threat. Anxiety is a symptom of the stress response and a natural process that every person experiences at one time or another” (Healthline, 2025.Whether you’re new to fitness, returning after a long break, or unsure of where […]

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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 […]

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Multi-planar exercises: What, why & how

You’re likely familiar with staple exercises like squats, lunges, and push-ups — which are all great options for building strength. But here’s the thing: real life doesn’t happen in straight lines. Whether you’re reaching to grab something off a shelf, twisting to check your blind spot while driving, or chasing after kids or pets, you’re moving in all directions. That’s […]

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Everything you need to know about quadriceps

Your quadriceps (quads) are one of your most powerful and essential muscle groups. “Whether you’re new to exercise or you’re a professional athlete, your quads are an important muscle group to pay attention to. Everything from getting out of a chair to walking or running requires these muscles to work” (Healthline, 2023). As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we help […]

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The Importance of Building and Maintaining Strong Hips

Having strong hips is essential for fitness as well as general mobility. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we play an important role in helping clients build and maintain strong hips through tailored exercise programming. Read on to learn why hip strength matters, how the team at Nielsen Fitness can assist, and a few examples of our favourite hip-strengthening exercises. […]

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Workout Rest Intervals: What you need to know

Rest is a critical part of any effective workout, allowing your body to recover and perform at its best. However, it is possible to overdo rest, which can hinder your progress and derail your fitness goals. Let’s explore how rest intervals impact your strength workouts, the signs you’re resting too much, and how our in-home and virtual personal trainers at […]

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How Exercise Can Help Your Chronic Condition

Chronic diseases are common word-wide, and as in-home and virtual personal trainers, it’s our responsibility to promote exercise as a tool for preventing and managing them. “Exercise interventions have been associated with an 80% reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, 90% reduction in type 2 diabetes risk, 33% reduction in cancer risk, and 17% reduction in all-cause mortality. Depression and […]

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Why we love combo exercises

At Nielsen Fitness, our in-home and virtual personal trainers always look for the most effective way to help clients get stronger, move better, and see results. One of our favourite tools is the use of combination exercises. These multi-tasking movements work multiple muscle groups at once, improve coordination, and often mimic real-life activities, all while saving time. In this blog, […]

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The power of partner workouts

Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but sticking to a fitness routine can be challenging. Between busy schedules, lack of motivation, and the lure of other activities, it’s easy to let your fitness goals slide. This is where the benefits of a workout buddy can really make a difference. Our in-home and virtual personal trainers at […]

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