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Warrior poses are a great way to elevate your endurance, mobility, stability, and focus. They’re among the most powerful tools for building functional strength and improving alignment, helping to create a grounded, stable foundation while opening the hips, strengthening the legs, and sharpening concentration. In this post, we’ll discuss the different versions of the warrior pose and how our in-home […]
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Core Strength Healthy Living Injury Prevention
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, which predicts that by 2050, there will be 843 million cases of lower back pain globally. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, back pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from clients. Whether you sit for extended hours, train intensely, or manage a […]
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Exercise Healthy Living Stretching
As fitness professionals, we see firsthand how transformative short, intentional movement breaks can be. In a world where long hours in a chair have become the norm, regular movement is no longer optional; it’s essential for your mental clarity, physical longevity, and day-to-day performance. MOVEMENT BREAKS AND BRAIN FUNCTION It’s no secret that movement isn’t just good for your body; […]
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Exercise Injury Prevention Stretching
We’re well into fall and a chilly Canadian winter is on the horizon. The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler, and your muscles may be feeling tighter. With that said, we often see clients who are tempted to dive straight into static stretching without taking the time to properly warm up. Whether preparing for a workout or […]
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Functional Strength Older Adult Exercises Trainer Stretching
Hip mobility — or lack of it — has a strong impact on movement, strength, and overall well-being. Whether you’re training in a gym, working with a virtual personal trainer, or exercising with one of our in-home personal trainers in Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, or Ottawa, hip mobility should be a part of your fitness routine. Read on to learn why hip […]
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Aging Core Strength Functional Strength
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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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
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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Having strong hips is essential for fitness as well as general mobility. As in-home and virtual personal trainers, we play an important role in helping clients build and maintain strong hips through tailored exercise programming. Read on to learn why hip strength matters, how the team at Nielsen Fitness can assist, and a few examples of our favourite hip-strengthening exercises. […]
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Fitness Fitness Tips Stretching
When it comes to movement and fitness, the terms “flexibility” and “mobility” are often used interchangeably. However, while they are closely related, they refer to different aspects of your body’s function.At Nielsen Fitness, our in-home and virtual personal trainers help clients understand the distinction between flexibility and mobility to optimize training, prevent injuries, and improve overall movement quality. Read on […]
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Core Strength Exercise Fitness Tips
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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