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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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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 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 […]

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Functional Training: What it is and why it’s (so) important

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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How exercise can help with chronic pain

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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The Underrated Skill of Body Awareness

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): What, Why & How

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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8 reasons to vary your exercise routine

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to the world of fitness, the importance of variety in your exercise routine cannot be overstated. While consistency is the true key to any results, in most cases, incorporating a diverse range of exercise styles and movements is optimal for functional health, longevity, and enjoyment.8 ways to amp up your fitness routine1. BREAKING […]

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My muscles are sore! Should I work out?

Post-workout soreness, commonly known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS for short), is a familiar sensation for most. For some, the ache is a satisfying feeling; you know you’ve challenged yourself and are growing stronger. For others, it can be an uncomfortable nuisance. Whether you like the feeling or not, DOMS can leave you pondering whether it’s acceptable to push through […]

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5 reasons why building and maintaining muscle mass is critical

Muscle mass is a vital component of our overall health and well-being that should not be overlooked. Beyond the aesthetic benefits of a toned physique, preserving muscle mass plays a crucial role in various aspects of our lives. In this blog, we’ll explore five reasons why it’s essential to prioritize the maintenance of muscle mass throughout our lives.METABOLISM AND WEIGHT […]

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