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What You Need to Know About Creatine

As a team of personal trainers, we know how important it is to keep up with the latest fitness research and trends. It’s a vital part of our job to stay on top of relevant advancements in order to best serve our clients! In recent months, we’ve witnessed a major shift in how the supplement creatine monohydrate is perceived.  Once […]

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Beat the Winter Blues: How to Stay Motivated to Exercise

As we approach the end of another year, the days get shorter and cooler. Canadian winters can be long, and we often notice our in-home and virtual personal training clients struggling to maintain motivation. It’s perfectly normal: our energy, mood, and routines are all influenced by light exposure and weather. The good news is that with a few simple adjustments, […]

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What is the 80/20 Rule and Why Does it Work?

Balance is an important practice in many ways, especially in the world of exercise and nutrition. One popular approach to maintaining balance is found in the 80/20 rule: a simple but powerful method that helps you build a sustainable and healthy lifestyle without feeling deprived or burnt out. As experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers, we’ve found that understanding and […]

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Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising

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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Daily Steps: How Many Do You Need?

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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How exercise affects digestion (and vice versa)

As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we often talk about strength, endurance, flexibility, and weight management. But another important topic that’s touched on less often is gut health and digestion. “A healthy gut means you have better digestion and improved immunity. It could also play a role in preventing health conditions like heart disease and autoimmune conditions” (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). […]

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Nutrition: How it Affects Your Results in the Gym

So you’ve been hitting the gym, working with your in-home or virtual personal trainer, and doing all the right things with your fitness routine…but, you’re still not seeing the results you want. Maybe your muscles aren’t popping like you expected, or the energy just isn’t there. Maybe your weight isn’t budging much. Here’s the deal: your workouts are only one […]

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How to avoid dehydration when exercising in summer

Summer has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to take your workouts outside. Whether you prefer running, hiking, biking (or a strength session with your Nielsen Fitness personal trainer in the backyard!), there’s something energizing about exercising under the sun. That said, as temperatures rise, so does the risk of dehydration. When you exercise in the heat, your body sweats […]

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