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Core Strength Functional Strength Healthy Living
As a team of experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers, we’ve worked with hundreds of clients, from desk workers to competitive athletes, and one thing remains constant: spinal stability is the foundation of everything. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, improved posture, or simply living without back pain, your spine is at the centre of it all. Unfortunately, […]
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In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel disconnected: from nature, from our bodies, and from our overall sense of balance. As a team of in-home and virtual personal trainers, we see this every day. Clients often come to us feeling stressed, fatigued, or simply “off,” even when they’re doing their best to stay active. One powerful yet often overlooked […]
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Fitness Healthy Living Nutrition
As fitness professionals, we know that nutrition plays a massive role in achieving our in-home and virtual personal training clients’ goals. Regardless of specifics, you can’t reach your destination without proper fuel. You’ve probably heard of the concept of tracking macronutrients, but micronutrients are equally important. With so many vitamins and minerals to consider (versus only three macros: protein, carbs, […]
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Functional Strength Healthy Living Stretching
Most people are familiar with a few key muscles, like the abdominals, glutes, and biceps, but one less talked about muscle that plays a highly important role in movement in the psoas. At Nielsen Fitness, our in-home and virtual personal trainers believe that the more you understand your body, the better you can take care of it. Read on to […]
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Core Strength Healthy Living Stretching
Whether you’re expecting your first child or your third, or maybe you’re just considering having a baby sometime in the future, it’s never the wrong time to learn more about how the body will respond. As a team of in-home and virtual personal trainers, we’ve worked with countless clients before, during, and after pregnancy. We specialize in helping parents feel […]
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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 Tips Functional Strength
You may have read our recent blog post on the necessity of the squat. It’s a “foundational movement pattern humans learn at a very young age. The muscles you use in a squat help you power through your daily tasks. Adding squats to your workout can help decrease your risk of injury and keep you moving easily throughout the day” […]
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Exercise Functional Strength Healthy Living
One of the most frustrating misconceptions within the fitness industry is the belief that a workout should feel extremely challenging, verging on painful. While (correctly programmed and implemented) high intensity training has its benefits, exercise should never hurt or feel unsafe. So how do you know if you’re pushing too hard, or simply afraid of feeling the burn? Read on […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
One of the most exciting parts of beginning a fitness journey is seeing the first signs of progress. You may be standing a little taller as your core and back strength improves. Your clothes may fit a little better. Maybe you’ve gained some muscle definition and feel more confident in short sleeves. Regardless of your specific goals, seeing proof that […]
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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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