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What, why, when & how to Communicate With Your Trainer

Building strong rapport with your trainer is key to achieving fitness goals. Your in-home or virtual personal trainer brings expertise, but it’s effective communication that ensures your needs are understood and met. Here are a few tips from the Nielsen Fitness team to make the most of your training sessions. Set yourself up for success with personal training TAILORED WORKOUTS […]

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How to Train With Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes discomfort and pain in your glutes, hips, and lower back. It is believed to happen when your piriformis muscle compresses or irritates your sciatic nerve. Often mistaken for sciatica – which is pain along the sciatic nerve caused by compression or irritation – piriformis syndrome is a unique condition with its own causes […]

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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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Back to School Fitness Tips

Back-to-school season is here, and life for many families can get a bit hectic. Between juggling school and extracurricular drop-offs, helping with homework, and managing your own work and responsibilities, finding time to exercise can feel impossible. However, maintaining an exercise routine is crucial for both physical and mental well-being, especially during stressful times. Here are a few practical tips […]

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Exercise & Your Heart

Exercise is one of the most effective tools to maintain a healthy heart; working with an in-home or virtual personal trainer can strengthen your heart muscle, improve circulation, and reduce your risk of heart disease. Nielsen Fitness places overall health, wellness, and longevity above all other goals. Read on to learn how a smart exercise program can improve your cardiovascular […]

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How to avoid overtraining

Pushing your limits is often celebrated as a sign of hard work and success. This is often the case, which is why our in-home and virtual personal trainers at Nielsen Fitness always encourage clients to reach for new heights. However, there’s a fine line between challenging your body and overtraining: a condition that can cause serious harm to your health. […]

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Why we love rows

Weighted rows are popular among in-home and virtual personal trainers for their ability to build a strong and stable back while improving overall upper-body strength. A highly functional exercise, weighted rows target multiple muscle groups, including your lats, rhomboids, traps, and biceps. This makes rows a staple in many strength training routines. Read on to learn a few reasons why […]

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Why do we sweat?

Sweating is an essential process our bodies use to maintain health and function. Though often thought of as an indicator of output or a tool for weight loss, sweating is primarily a method of regulation. In this blog, we’ll explore why we sweat and the mechanisms behind it.Why Do We Sweat? Everything You Need to KnowTEMPERATURESweat primarily functions as a […]

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Your Guide to Summer Exercise

Summer is the perfect time to reboot your fitness routine! With longer days and warmer weather, it’s a great time to get outside. However, it’s important to choose activities that are both enjoyable and safe in the heat. Here are some of our favourite ways to exercise in summer.How to exercise in summerUTILIZE MORNINGS AND EVENINGSOne of the most effective […]

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Why we love lunges

There are a handful of staple exercises that our in-home and virtual personal trainers use with almost every client. They stand out as timeless classics for their ability to build muscle, enhance function, and boost overall fitness.Among these favoured exercises is the lunge. Whether you’re an athlete or a beginner, lunges have undoubtedly made their way into your workouts in […]