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Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the run/walk method offers an effective way to build cardiovascular endurance while reducing risk of injuries. “Popularized by Olympic marathoner and famed running coach Jeff Galloway, the strategy—often called the Galloway method—is simple: Instead of continuously running for a given distance, you alternate it with periods of walking” (Self, 2023). This […]
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Getting injured is a frustrating experience for anyone, especially active exercisers. It’s a situation that can leave you feeling discouraged and unmotivated. That said, it’s important to remember that most injuries are simply a set-back; getting hurt doesn’t always mean you need to stop exercising entirely. In fact, staying active can sometimes speed up your recovery, when done safely and […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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You may have heard the term “functional training” tossed around in recent years. “The overall category of functional fitness training, which includes strength training, nabbed fifth place on the American College of Sports Medicine’s worldwide survey of fitness trends for 2023″ (Everyday Health, 2023). Far beyond the world of exercising for aesthetics, functional training focuses on daily movement, aiming to […]
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Chronic pain affects millions. It’s linked with “lower quality of life, greater medical spending, and significant economic costs” (Medical News Today, 2023), often hindering our motivation to exercise. In reality, however, working out is one of the best tools to improve your mobility and energy while decreasing stiffness and pain.In-home and virtual personal trainers work with clients living with chronic […]
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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
The focus of fitness is so often aesthetic, which makes it easy to focus solely on the external aspects of workouts: losing weight, gaining muscle definition, or moving with more strength, speed, and power.While these are fantastic fitness goals, a crucial element of fitness success is often overlooked: the quality of your mind-muscle connection and kinesthetic awareness. Read on to […]
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a workout characterized by alternating periods of high intensity exercise (such as sprinting or jumping) with periods of lower intensity exercise or rest. While some strength improvement can happen during HIIT, its nature is inherently cardiovascular.HIIT Training: How to Get StartedThe goal of HIIT is typically to maximize calorie burn while improving cardiovascular fitness and […]
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