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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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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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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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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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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 Functional Strength
Power exercises can be a fantastic tool for improving your strength and speed; they’re a key element in many athletic training programs used by our in-home and virtual personal trainers. That said, they’re not for everyone. Read on to learn exactly what power exercises are, how and when our team uses them, who should avoid them, and why our trainers […]
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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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It’s January, and health and fitness resolutions are top of mind for many. At this time of year in particular, it’s tempting to pursue the latest fitness trends, chase the next big challenge or push yourself to extremes in the name of self-improvement. While high-intensity workouts and extreme fitness regimens can be effective in the short term, a growing body […]
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Balance Core Strength Functional Strength
While dynamic movements like squats, push-ups, and lunges often make up the bulk of exercise programming, isometric exercises can be a great tool for improving your endurance, posture, and stability. Isometrics involve holding a position or contracting your muscles without changing their length or moving a joint. Read on to learn a few of the benefits of isometric exercises, their […]
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