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According to a 2019 scientific review, about one-third of individuals aged 65 years and older fall each year. And about one in every five falls results in broken bones or head injuries, which can significantly reduce quality of life.The good news? Exercise can reduce the risk of falls by 50% in those 70 years and older. At Nielsen Fitness, this […]
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Should cold weather be avoided? Will it make you sick? The answers are no and no. Contrary to popular belief, research suggests the colder temperatures might actually be good for you – and they certainly shouldn’t be avoided. The Benefits of Exercise in the Cold In the winter, outdoor workouts don’t sound that appealing. For many, the snow on the […]
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Exercise Fitness Healthy Living
So you’re interested in personal training, but not sure if virtual or in-home training is best for you? You’ve come to the right place! Here at Nielsen Fitness, we offer both options. Read on to find out which choice would be best for your lifestyle, needs and budget. Virtual VS. In-Home Training First off, all Nielsen Fitness personal trainers are […]
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The Government of Canada recommends that all adults achieve about 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week. However, Statistics Canada notes that only about 16% of adults achieve this recommended amount.And it makes sense if you consider the fact that we spend more time than ever on screens, move less than humans ever have, and have replaced […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
About 3 million Canadians are currently living with asthma, which can range from being a minor nuisance to a more serious condition. The good news is that it doesn’t have to hold you back from physical activity or sports.With the right care and knowledge, you can enjoy participating in regular exercise. In fact, regular physical activity can actually reduce asthma […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
Physical fitness is at the top of many adults’ to-do lists, but if not made a priority, it can easily get pushed to the bottom of the list as life gets in the way. Ensuring you make the time for exercise in your daily routine can help you lose weight, build strength and ward off disease. Improving your sleep and […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
One of the beautiful things about living in Canada is we experience a lot of variety with our weather. From the short, dark and cold winter days – to the long, bright and hot days of summer. There are several ways to exercise outdoors , and we’ll profile a few, but to start we recommend you focus on the benefit […]
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Balance Core Strength Exercise
A step-up is a fantastic exercise for your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, which are the front of the thigh, the back of the thigh and the glute muscles. It’s an excellent exercise because it causes your one side to work with your entire body weight and engages your stabilizers and core. Another benefit of working the lower body, especially one […]
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Core Strength Exercise Fitness
While winter weather can cause many to feel like staying in, and while the idea of exercising outdoors might not seem appealing to you, the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week.After accepting the necessity, people often wonder how to exercise outdoors safely, and we like to suggest taking the Heel-to-toe-Express! […]
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Exercise Functional Strength Healthy Living
We say it often, and it’s true: you can have a great workout just about anywhere. But if you’ve got a pool (or other body of water) at your disposal, as some of us do at this time of year, well, your workout options – and their fun factor – just multiplied. Water workouts are NOT just for the senior […]
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