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Your Guide to Proper Core Engagement

Core engagement is a fundamental aspect of fitness, heavily influencing your posture and movement efficiency. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or simply sitting at a desk, a properly engaged core stabilizes your body while enhancing your daily performance. However, as in-home and virtual personal trainers, we know many people struggle to activate their core effectively. Read on to learn why […]

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Multi-planar exercises: What, why & how

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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Everything you need to know about quadriceps

Your quadriceps (quads) are one of your most powerful and essential muscle groups. “Whether you’re new to exercise or you’re a professional athlete, your quads are an important muscle group to pay attention to. Everything from getting out of a chair to walking or running requires these muscles to work” (Healthline, 2023). As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we help […]

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The Importance of Building and Maintaining Strong Hips

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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How do genetics impact fitness?

At Nielsen Fitness, we know that effort, consistency, and lifestyle choices all play key roles in fitness. However, your genetics also have a significant impact on how your body responds to activity. In fact, in an article published by Science Daily “combining data from 24 separate studies, [researchers] discovered that genetic differences are responsible for 72% of the variation in […]

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Exercise & Your Heart

Your heart is one of the most important muscles in your body, perpetually pumping blood to keep you alive. Taking care of your heart is crucial, and one of the best ways to do that is through regular exercise.Whether you’re looking to prevent heart disease, manage your blood pressure, or simply maintain long-term health, exercise is a key component. Read […]

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How to track fitness progress (without a scale)

During the pop-culture fitness boom in the 1970s and 80s (think Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jane Fonda!), the primary focus of most exercise routines was to lose weight. More often than not, this progress was tracked with a scale. While being aware of your weight can be helpful for some, it’s harmful for many, and weight alone doesn’t tell the full […]

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Flexibility vs Mobility: What you need to know

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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Workout Rest Intervals: What you need to know

Rest is a critical part of any effective workout, allowing your body to recover and perform at its best. However, it is possible to overdo rest, which can hinder your progress and derail your fitness goals. Let’s explore how rest intervals impact your strength workouts, the signs you’re resting too much, and how our in-home and virtual personal trainers at […]

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How Exercise Can Help Your Chronic Condition

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 […]