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Sore Forearms When Lifting? Here’s Why and How To Fix It

Any personal trainer worth their salt will tell you that strength training is highly beneficial, but one sneaky roadblock often derails progress for new lifters: sore forearms. We see it all the time! An in-home or virtual personal training client is excited to be attempting a heavier lift, then pauses mid-way through their set — but not because the targeted […]

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New Years Resolutions at Nielsen Fitness

As we head into a new year, the Nielsen Fitness team has been reflecting on what truly makes a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. Beyond programs, equipment, or session formats, it’s the commitment we bring to our craft (and to the people we coach) that shapes meaningful, lasting results. Whether we’re working as your virtual personal trainer or […]

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Low Mobility Cardio: How to Get Moving with Limitations

Staying active can feel challenging when you have limited mobility, balance issues, or rely on a chair for daily movement. However, cardio is still possible, and it can be safe, effective, and enjoyable. As a team of personal trainers experienced in supporting older adults, we’ve helped many clients improve their heart health, energy levels, and confidence through adaptive cardio routines. […]

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Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide for Fitness Enthusiasts

The holidays can be the perfect time to inspire loved ones to recommit to their health. Whether they’re brand-new to working out or seasoned trainees looking to level up, the right fitness gifts can make all the difference. This year’s gift guide highlights thoughtful, results-driven options at every price point, selected by our trusted in-home and virtual personal training team. […]

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Best Standing Exercises for Better Core Strength

When most people think of core training, they picture planks and crunches performed lying on the floor. But as experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers working with clients across Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, Ottawa, and beyond, we’ve found that standing core exercises often deliver better results — especially for our clients looking to build functional strength that translates to everyday […]

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Top Tips for a Healthy Holiday Mindset

The holidays bring a mix of celebration, connection, and — let’s be honest — a bit of chaos. Between packed schedules, family gatherings, travel, and tempting seasonal treats, it’s easy to feel like your wellness routine gets left behind. As a team of in-home and virtual personal trainers focused on improving our clients’ quality of life, we encourage a mindset […]

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Warrior Pose: Why We Love This Exercise

Warrior poses are a great way to elevate your endurance, mobility, stability, and focus. They’re among the most powerful tools for building functional strength and improving alignment, helping to create a grounded, stable foundation while opening the hips, strengthening the legs, and sharpening concentration. In this post, we’ll discuss the different versions of the warrior pose and how our in-home […]

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Festive Fitness: How To Stay Healthy Over The Holidays

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, but it can also make staying active feel challenging. Between festive meals, social gatherings, and colder weather, it’s easy for workouts to take a back seat. As a team of experienced fitness pros, we know that enjoyment is key to staying consistent — especially during the holidays. Whether you’re working with […]

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Simple Daily Stretches to Relieve Back Pain

Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, which predicts that by 2050, there will be 843 million cases of lower back pain globally. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, back pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from clients. Whether you sit for extended hours, train intensely, or manage a […]

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Want to Improve Your Reflexes? Here’s How Exercise Can Help

Though our in-home and virtual personal training programs are often focused on strength and endurance, physical fitness impacts all areas of life. One area that people overlook is reflex speed: the ability to react quickly to sudden changes and movements. We’re not talking about somatic or autonomic reflexes here; those physical responses are “quick reactions your body makes without thinking […]