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Everything you need to know about body recomposition

Body recomposition, the process of simultaneously losing fat and building muscle, is a popular goal among clients at Nielsen Fitness. It’s a challenging aim that can transform physique in a way that goes beyond the number on the scale. In this blog, we’ll dive into the basics of body recomposition and how working with an in-home or virtual personal trainer […]

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Everything you need to know about planks

Planks are a simple yet powerful exercise that is popular among in-home and virtual personal trainers for good reason. Planks target multiple muscle groups, including the core, shoulders, back, and legs, all without requiring equipment. They’re a versatile and accessible addition to any fitness routine. Read on to learn how and why you should include planks in your next workout. […]

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How many reps should you do? Depends on your goal.

How many reps is enough to see results? While it may seem like a simple question, the answer depends on your specific fitness goals: whether you’re aiming to build strength, mass, endurance, or power. Understanding rep ranges is key to maximizing training sessions in order to achieve your goals. Read on to learn how in-home and virtual personal trainers at […]

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Gentle Joints: The Benefits of a ‘Soft Lock’

As certified in-home and virtual personal trainers, we know that form is everything. But one mistake that many clients make – especially beginners – is locking their joints under resistance. While it may feel like you’re creating stability, locking your joints against an external load can be a fast track to poor form, compromised movement, and even injuries. Let’s break […]

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Let’s Talk Triceps

While biceps are often the star of the show, the triceps play a critical role in many upper body movements. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of triceps, how they contribute to overall fitness, and how our in-home and virtual personal trainers help clients keep them strong. WHAT ARE TRICEPS? The triceps brachii, commonly known as the triceps, are […]

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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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5 Tips for Optimal Workout Recovery

Achieving your fitness goals involves much more than good workouts. In fact, the choices you make between your in-home or virtual personal training sessions have a massive impact on your results. There are many factors at play here, but today we’re going to focus on recovery. Recovery is a crucial component of any fitness routine, often as important as the […]

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Why we love the inchworm

As a team of professional in-home and virtual personal trainers, we at Nielsen Fitness are equipped with a massive catalogue of effective exercises for every possible client. One of the best features of private personal training is that each program is specifically tailored to suit individual needs, which means every program is unique. That said, there are a handful of […]

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Want to build your glutes? Try these exercises.

Building strong glutes is an extremely popular goal for our clients. While there’s nothing wrong with setting fitness goals based on aesthetics, having defined glutes does so much more than make you look good; it’s a goal that the Nielsen Fitness team is happy to help with for many reasons. Solid glutes improve your posture by keeping your pelvis in […]