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Becoming a parent is a beautiful and challenging time full of unknowns. One of those for many new mothers is when and how to safely re-introduce exercise after having a baby. While we always recommend discussing this with your healthcare provider, here are a few general things you should know – to ensure you don’t do more harm than good […]
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As the body ages, cellular recovery decreases, primarily due to lower growth hormone levels in the body. As a result, your body retains less muscle and becomes programmed to store more fat. In terms of hierarchy and survival, this makes sense; our bodies are designed to store fat so they can survive winters and long periods of not eating. While this […]
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Many people think of exercise and a healthy diet as the key ingredients of a fit and healthy lifestyle. But did you know that getting a good night’s sleep is every bit as important as a getting in a good workout or eating all that kale?Here are the three ways sleep can make – or break – your fitness goals […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
A step-up is a fantastic exercise for your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, which are the front of the thigh, the back of the thigh and the glute muscles. It’s an excellent exercise because it causes your one side to work with your entire body weight and engages your stabilizers and core. Another benefit of working the lower body, especially one […]
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As the saying goes, a healthy body starts with sound nutrition. And for many fitness success is 20% exercise and 80% nutrition.That’s why when our Personal Training Clients ask us how to find effective vegetarian protein sources, we often start by educating them about what protein is. By giving them this foundation they then can make healthier decisions when meal-planning […]
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Outdoor Exercise Core Strength Exercise
While winter weather can cause many to feel like staying in, and while the idea of exercising outdoors might not seem appealing to you, the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week.After accepting the necessity, people often wonder how to exercise outdoors safely, and we like to suggest taking the Heel-to-toe-Express! […]
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When it comes down to personal fitness goals, if you truly want to succeed, you need more than just a resolution. Here are our 8 tips to help you tackle your fitness goals for good. How to Reach Your Goals 1. Get SupportCreate a support structure and surround yourself with positive influences. Fitness-minded friends, colleagues, and supportive family members go […]
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Fat Loss In Home Training Nutrition
The ketogenic diet is a very popular way of eating right now – that can lead to significant weight loss for some. As a result, many clients have been asking us what it’s all about and if they should try it.So we asked our resident nutritionist, Evian Rodriguez – and here’s what he had to say about keto, its benefits […]
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What started off as a Valentine’s gift to each other 6.5 years ago has turned into a new – and much healthier – lifestyle for Marjut and Greg. We recently caught up with Greg to give us the low down on his experience with Nielsen Fitness and how it’s changed their lives for the better. Client Spotlight: Greg and […]
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Running is – technically – something that just about anybody can do. But there’s an art and science to doing it right.What does ‘right’ mean? In this case, it’s an optimal stride that moves you along as efficiently – and comfortably – as possible.There are three major areas that factor into an optimal stride – here they are, along with […]
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