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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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5 Fitness Myths, Busted

People are more interested in health than ever before, which has made the fitness industry a multibillion-dollar global market. Health and wellness content is ready and available at our fingertips, which is mostly a great thing – the first step towards bettering yourself is educating yourself! That said, not all sources are created equal. It’s vital to fact check information […]

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How to have a healthy holiday

The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and often, indulgence. With busy schedules, travel plans, and a seemingly endless cycle of treats, it’s easy to let your regular routine fall aside. However, on top of maintaining your fitness goals, staying mindful of your health during the holidays can reduce stress and enhance your enjoyment of the season. Read on […]

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How to start strength training

Strength training is a fantastic way to enhance your physical fitness, improve your metabolism, and better your overall health. That said, starting a strength training routine can be daunting. Read on to learn the Nielsen Fitness essential steps to kickstart any strength training journey.UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS of strength trainingBefore diving into a new workout routine, it’s important to understand why […]

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How ‘express’ workouts maximize results in minimal time

Making time to exercise can be challenging. “If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well-being while slashing the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. What’s more, studies show that exercise has a positive impact even […]

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What You Need to Know About Exercise and Pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy was once considered unsafe. In fact, “The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) only released its first set of official recommendations for prenatal exercise in 1985” (The Cut, 2024). Before that, pregnant women were advised to avoid exertion in order to protect their health and the baby, as medical professionals believed that physical activity could lead […]

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