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Daily Steps: How Many Do You Need?

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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The fat burning zone: Is it real?

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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Nutrition: How it Affects Your Results in the Gym

So you’ve been hitting the gym, working with your in-home or virtual personal trainer, and doing all the right things with your fitness routine…but, you’re still not seeing the results you want. Maybe your muscles aren’t popping like you expected, or the energy just isn’t there. Maybe your weight isn’t budging much. Here’s the deal: your workouts are only one […]

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Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know

As professional in-home and virtual personal trainers, we field plenty of questions about diet. One of the most popular diet trends the Nielsen Fitness team is asked about is intermittent fasting. In fact, intermittent fasting is “one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends. Some people claim it’s helped them lose weight, improve their health, and simplify their […]

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3 Rules for Fitness Success

As experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers, we know that creating the perfect workout routine is impossible – and unnecessary! There’s no need to spend hours in the gym each day meticulously tracking every pound you lift or shed, unless that’s something you actually enjoy.With the right approach, you can maximize your long-term health and results without encroaching too much […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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EPOC: The Afterburn Effect of Exercise

If you’ve visited our blog before, you’ve probably seen the term EPOC. EPOC, or Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption, is a physiological phenomenon that can enhance your workout results in some interesting ways. It’s a tool our in-home and virtual personal trainers in Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton and Ottawa (and virtual personal trainers everywhere) often take advantage of, depending on client goals. In […]

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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 […]

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The Benefits of The Run/Walk Method

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the run/walk method offers an effective way to build cardiovascular endurance while reducing risk of injuries. “Popularized by Olympic marathoner and famed running coach Jeff Galloway, the strategy—often called the Galloway method—is simple: Instead of continuously running for a given distance, you alternate it with periods of walking” (Self, 2023). This […]

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