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Protein: How much do you (really) need?

Protein is always a hot topic in fitness and nutrition conversations. Whether you’re aiming to build lean muscle, shed a few pounds, or simply stay fit, protein plays an important role in achieving your goals. As our in-home and virtual personal trainers advise, your protein intake should be tailored to your individual needs, lifestyle, and routine. Understanding how much protein […]

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Exercising with chronic pain: What you need to know

Living with chronic pain can feel like a constant battle. “An estimated 7.63 million, or one in four Canadians aged 15 or older, live with chronic pain” (Canadian Pain Task Force Report: September 2020). Whether it’s caused by arthritis, fibromyalgia, or past injuries, persistent pain often limits movement, reduces quality of life, and makes even simple tasks feel daunting. Understandably, many people […]

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3 Rules for Fitness Success

As experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers, we know that creating the perfect workout routine is impossible – and unnecessary! There’s no need to spend hours in the gym each day meticulously tracking every pound you lift or shed, unless that’s something you actually enjoy.With the right approach, you can maximize your long-term health and results without encroaching too much […]

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How to Fuel Your Morning Workout

At Nielsen Fitness, many of our in-home and virtual personal training clients love starting their day with a workout. They know how energizing it can be! That said, what you eat before a morning workout can have a big impact on your performance and recovery. In this blog, we’ll explore why fueling your body for morning sessions is so important, […]

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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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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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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 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 […]

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Our Take on Power Exercises

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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