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If you want to improve your posture, alleviate upper-back discomfort, and further enhance your foundation for total-body strength, scapular retractions should be on your radar. Using a resistance band to perform scapular retractions is a fantastic way to target key postural muscles, enhance shoulder mobility, and prevent injury. It’s a versatile exercise that fits into any routine, making it a […]
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When it comes to building lower body strength, it’s easy to focus on your quads, glutes, and hamstrings: they’re large, major muscle groups. However, there’s another key muscle group that deserves equal attention: your calf muscles. These hard-working structures power everyday movements and athletic performance, yet they’re easy to neglect in training routines. Whether you’re working with one of our […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
If you’re looking for a simple yet highly effective exercise to strengthen your core, improve stability, reduce lower back discomfort, and enhance overall fitness, then side planks are for you. Nielsen Fitness trainers use this staple movement in almost every client program – and for good reason. Read on to learn the benefits of the side plank, how to perform […]
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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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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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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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Fitness Fitness Tips Stretching
When it comes to movement and fitness, the terms “flexibility” and “mobility” are often used interchangeably. However, while they are closely related, they refer to different aspects of your body’s function.At Nielsen Fitness, our in-home and virtual personal trainers help clients understand the distinction between flexibility and mobility to optimize training, prevent injuries, and improve overall movement quality. Read on […]
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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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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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Exercise Fitness Tips Functional Strength
The standing forward fold is a classic stretch that’s favoured by many of our in-home and virtual personal trainers for good reason. It involves bending forward from a standing position with your legs mostly straight, letting your torso fold towards your thighs. Though a simple pose, it offers a range of benefits, including improving flexibility, posture, and encouraging relaxation. In […]
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