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Fitness Tips

How to Squat: Our Top Tips

At Nielsen Fitness, we prioritize functional fitness that will make a tangible difference in our clients’ quality of life. Whether we’re reviewing a staple skill or coaching a trainee through a new, challenging movement, our team members always explain the practical benefits of each exercise.  One perfect example of a move that translates directly into everyday life is the squat […]

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How To Do Push-Ups: Our Top Tips

Push-ups are feared far and wide among our in-home and virtual personal training clients. Though a staple movement, standard push-ups require a high amount of strength and control in multiple major muscle-groups. “The push-up hammers your chest, shoulders, triceps, and (if you do it right) the core and glutes, too, making it a powerful, total-body exercise. And it’s an excellent indicator of muscular endurance and […]

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Low Mobility Cardio: How to Get Moving with Limitations

Staying active can feel challenging when you have limited mobility, balance issues, or rely on a chair for daily movement. However, cardio is still possible, and it can be safe, effective, and enjoyable. As a team of personal trainers experienced in supporting older adults, we’ve helped many clients improve their heart health, energy levels, and confidence through adaptive cardio routines. […]

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Best Standing Exercises for Better Core Strength

When most people think of core training, they picture planks and crunches performed lying on the floor. But as experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers working with clients across Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, Ottawa, and beyond, we’ve found that standing core exercises often deliver better results — especially for our clients looking to build functional strength that translates to everyday […]

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Top Tips for a Healthy Holiday Mindset

The holidays bring a mix of celebration, connection, and — let’s be honest — a bit of chaos. Between packed schedules, family gatherings, travel, and tempting seasonal treats, it’s easy to feel like your wellness routine gets left behind. As a team of in-home and virtual personal trainers focused on improving our clients’ quality of life, we encourage a mindset […]

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Daily Movement Breaks and Why They’re Important

As fitness professionals, we see firsthand how transformative short, intentional movement breaks can be. In a world where long hours in a chair have become the norm, regular movement is no longer optional; it’s essential for your mental clarity, physical longevity, and day-to-day performance.  MOVEMENT BREAKS AND BRAIN FUNCTION It’s no secret that movement isn’t just good for your body; […]

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Beat the Winter Blues: How to Stay Motivated to Exercise

As we approach the end of another year, the days get shorter and cooler. Canadian winters can be long, and we often notice our in-home and virtual personal training clients struggling to maintain motivation. It’s perfectly normal: our energy, mood, and routines are all influenced by light exposure and weather. The good news is that with a few simple adjustments, […]

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