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Balance Core Strength Exercise
There are a handful of staple exercises that our in-home and virtual personal trainers use with almost every client. They stand out as timeless classics for their ability to build muscle, enhance function, and boost overall fitness.Among these favoured exercises is the lunge. Whether you’re an athlete or a beginner, lunges have undoubtedly made their way into your workouts in […]
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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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When it comes to building a strong, defined chest, few exercises rival the chest fly. Our in-home and virtual personal trainers love using this highly effective and versatile exercise to develop our clients’ upper body strength. Also known as the butterfly exercise, the chest fly primarily targets the pectoral muscles (pecs). The exercise involves a motion that mimics hugging a […]
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While working out alone has its benefits, incorporating hands-on, partner-assisted exercises into your routine can elevate your experience and results. A collaborative approach enhances your workouts while introducing elements of fun, motivation, and accountability. WHAT IS PARTNER ASSISTED EXERCISE? Partner-assisted exercises are movements that use physical assistance or resistance from a partner. For example, if you’d like to do overhead […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Stretching
There’s no doubt you’ve heard fitness professionals preach about the importance of stretching, yet it is so often overlooked in fitness routines. Proper stretching promotes flexibility and injury prevention while improving overall performance. However, not all stretches are created equal.WHY WE STRETCHStretching can significantly enhance your overall health and wellness, alleviate muscle tension, reduce stiffness, promote relaxation, and relieve stress. […]
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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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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
The question of whether or not you should exercise while sick can be a tricky one to answer. On one hand, physical activity can boost your immune system, energy, and mood, but on the other, pushing yourself too hard can prolong your illness and potentially make you feel worse. So, what to do? The answer is: it depends. Here’s some […]
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Push-ups are one of those exercises that most people love to hate. However, there are many good reasons why they are worth doing – and why they remain a staple in our in-home and virtual personal training toolbox:Why we love push upsFUNCTION & PRACTICALITYNielsen Fitness believes in functional fitness. Our private trainers take a health-first approach; improving our client’s health […]
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Strength and cardio training — whether in-home, outside, or at the gym — are unique in their advantages. It’s essential to incorporate both for optimal health and performance. In fact, “large-scale epidemiological studies suggest that meeting only the aerobic exercise guidelines lowers your risk of premature death from any cause by 15 to 35 percent. Meeting only the strength training […]
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Exercise Fitness Healthy Living
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to the world of fitness, the importance of variety in your exercise routine cannot be overstated. While consistency is the true key to any results, in most cases, incorporating a diverse range of exercise styles and movements is optimal for functional health, longevity, and enjoyment.8 ways to amp up your fitness routine1. BREAKING […]
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