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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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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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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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Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, but the type of exercise you should be doing for maximum benefit depends on your goals. Aside from modality, movement can be sorted into one of two categories: aerobic and anaerobic activities. Understanding the differences between the two can optimize your workout routine to better achieve your fitness goals and improve […]
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Fat Loss Healthy Living Nutrition
The debate around intermittent fasting in the morning – rather than eating breakfast – has gained attention in recent years. Health professionals and enthusiasts often find themselves on opposite sides of the discussion, which can make personal decisions in the matter more challenging. Before deciding which option is best for you, it’s important to consider the arguments for both practices […]
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Core Strength Exercise Fat Loss
When it comes to building strength, improving your fitness, and enhancing your physique, few exercises can match the deadlift. “In a deadlift, you lift the weight from the ground to thigh-level using primarily your leg and hip muscles, but with the assistance of most of the large muscle groups of your body” (Very Well Fit, 2022). At Nielsen Fitness, deadlifts […]
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a workout characterized by alternating periods of high intensity exercise (such as sprinting or jumping) with periods of lower intensity exercise or rest. While some strength improvement can happen during HIIT, its nature is inherently cardiovascular.HIIT Training: How to Get StartedThe goal of HIIT is typically to maximize calorie burn while improving cardiovascular fitness and […]
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Fat Loss Healthy Living Hormones
In the world of fitness and weight loss, there’s a pervasive myth that revolves around calorie counting. Clients come to us, time and again, feeling frustrated and stuck in their weight loss journey despite diligently counting every calorie and sacrificing their favourite foods.It’s a tough cycle to break, and it’s exactly why I (Poul Nielsen!) am writing today’s blog post. […]
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary practice that’s getting a lot of attention these days. In a nutshell, it involves fitting all your calories for the day into a condensed window of time and ‘fasting’ outside those hours. Many intermittent fasters eat within an eight-hour window – for example, noon to 8pm – and fast for the remaining 16 hours […]
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In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, it’s easy to fall into the trap of striving for perfection. Our Instagram and Pinterest feeds are flooded with seemingly flawless fitness models portraying an “ideal lifestyle” of fasted cardio, daily green juice, zero added sugar, and washboard abs. The image of these flawless workout and meal plans, perfectly executed with impeccable form, discipline, […]
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