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How to Master Semi-Supine Exercises for Strength and Confidence

The team at Nielsen Fitness is always working to make exercise safe, effective, and approachable. One of our favourite positions to help clients build confidence and control is semi-supine. It’s a highly versatile pose that supports proper mind-muscle connection and safety, especially for beginners, people with back issues, and older adults. Read on to learn how our in-home and virtual […]

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Good Mornings: Why We Love This Exercise

Good mornings are a powerhouse movement for building a stronger posterior chain: the group of muscles that supports your back, hips, and legs. Whether you’re training with a virtual personal trainer or working with one of our in-home personal trainers in Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, or Ottawa, mastering this exercise can transform how your body moves and feels. THE BASICS […]

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Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising

It’s never too late to start exercising. Whether you’re in your 30s, 50s, 70s, or beyond, starting a fitness routine can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Your body is capable of change, growth, and adaptation at any stage, regardless of when you begin. As a team of experienced in-home and virtual personal trainers, we’ve worked with […]

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How To Fuel Long Workouts: Our Top Tips

Curios about how to fuel long workouts? No matter how hard you train, what you eat before, during, and after a workout can dramatically influence your performance, recovery, and long-term progress. This is especially true for endurance athletes, or anyone preparing for a long-duration sporting event. Proper fuel for long workouts gives your body the energy it needs, helps you […]

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Daily Steps: How Many Do You Need?

As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we often remind our clients that fitness doesn’t only happen in the gym. One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your overall health is by walking more. Daily steps may seem small on their own, but over time they add up to big results. Read on to learn how prioritizing daily […]

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Touching Your Toes: How Important Is It?

Reaching for your toes is often used as a key marker of flexibility. While providing a great stretch, it can also be a frustrating reminder of tight hamstrings or a stiff lower back. The truth is, touching your toes can tell us quite a lot about your mobility. Let’s break it down from a personal training perspective. THE BASICS OF […]

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50 jumps in the morning: Why it’s a fitness trend worth trying

A surgical athletic trainer shared a TikTok explaining how she starts her mornings by jumping up and down 50 times. The post went viral, and there’s some real science behind how the habit can be beneficial. Let’s break down why the hack may be worth trying. Every now and then, a fitness trend comes along that actually makes us say: […]

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Shoulder Mobility: Why it’s Important

One of the most common areas our in-home and virtual personal trainers see clients struggle with is shoulder mobility. Today, we’re diving deep into why shoulder mobility matters, how it impacts daily life, and what you can do to improve it. “Mobility is defined as your ability to move purposefully as you go through your day. It is the foundation […]

Exercise Fat Loss

The fat burning zone: Is it real?

If you’ve ever hopped on a treadmill or elliptical, you’ve probably seen a colourful chart pointing to something called the “fat burning zone.” It looks convincing, and a lot of people have heard that staying in that zone is the fastest way to lose unwanted fat. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we’ve coached plenty of clients who’ve bought into […]

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How exercise affects digestion (and vice versa)

As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we often talk about strength, endurance, flexibility, and weight management. But another important topic that’s touched on less often is gut health and digestion. “A healthy gut means you have better digestion and improved immunity. It could also play a role in preventing health conditions like heart disease and autoimmune conditions” (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). […]