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A consistent exercise routine is one of the healthiest habits for your body and mind, though it can be challenging for many people to maintain, or even begin. Aside from the usual suspects that can throw roadblocks your way (a busy schedule, lack of motivation, or fear of failure etc.), sometimes exercise repetition can simply begin to feel boring, monotonous, […]
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Exercise Fitness Healthy Living
Cardiovascular endurance is a key component of overall fitness. On top of improving your athletic performance, having strong endurance supports your energy levels and productivity. There are two main types of endurance: muscular and cardiovascular. Muscular endurance is a muscle’s ability to complete multiple reps against resistance for a sustained period. “Cardiovascular endurance, or aerobic fitness, is how well your heart and lungs can […]
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Exercise Fitness Injury Prevention
How hard should your workout feel for it to be effective? This is a question we hear from our in-home and virtual personal training clients all the time. Are you pushing hard enough, or is it maybe too hard? When it comes down to it, this is a question you must answer yourself, but our team is here to provide […]
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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
Whether we’re working with clients in-home or through virtual personal training, one of our go-to lower body exercises for shaking things up is the curtsy lunge. It’s a dynamic, challenging movement that targets your legs, glutes, and core while enhancing balance, coordination, and joint stability. Today, we’re breaking down how this move can benefit your workout routine –and how to […]
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As professional in-home and virtual personal trainers, we pride ourselves on helping our clients understand some of the basic science behind our exercise programs. For instance, it’s important to understand that not all muscles work the same way. The body is made up of different types of muscle fibres: slow twitch (Type 1) and fast twitch (Type 2). Each plays […]
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Core Strength Exercise Fitness
Your core is the foundation for almost every movement you perform, supporting proper stability, posture, and protection of the back and spine. At Nielsen Fitness, we often see clients underestimate the power of a properly activated core. Whether you’re working with a virtual personal trainer or one of our in-home personal trainers in Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, or Ottawa, mastering core engagement can […]
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It’s never too late to start exercising. Whether you’re in your 30s, 50s, 70s, or beyond, starting a fitness routine can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Your body is capable of change, growth, and adaptation at any stage, regardless of when you begin. As a team of experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers, we’ve worked with […]
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Curios about how to fuel long workouts? No matter how hard you train, what you eat before, during, and after a workout can dramatically influence your performance, recovery, and long-term progress. This is especially true for endurance athletes, or anyone preparing for a long-duration sporting event. Proper fuel for long workouts gives your body the energy it needs, helps you […]
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As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we often remind our clients that fitness doesn’t only happen in the gym. One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your overall health is by walking more. Daily steps may seem small on their own, but over time they add up to big results. Read on to learn how prioritizing daily […]
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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
Reaching for your toes is often used as a key marker of flexibility. While providing a great stretch, it can also be a frustrating reminder of tight hamstrings or a stiff lower back. The truth is, touching your toes can tell us quite a lot about your mobility. Let’s break it down from a personal training perspective. THE BASICS OF […]
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