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Personal Training Blog Articles
- Jun 26, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
The Benefits Of Training In A Private Gym
Benefits Of A Private Gym Personal Training Options While some larger gyms offer personal training, it pales in comparison to the extent and experience of personal trainers at smaller, private gyms. Many private gyms invest in their trainers and. . .
- Jun 06, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
Take It Outside! Mix Up Your Personal Training With These Outdoor Activities.
Ideas For Outdoor Training Running And Trail Running We will start off with an old classic, running. If you are new to running, don’t worry, there are plenty of running resources out there to help you get started. A personal trainer can. . .
- Jun 01, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
What To Look For In An Online Personal Trainer
Ask Yourself These Questions When Looking For An Online Personal Trainer: 1. What Are My Goals? Before you begin training, have an honest and realistic conversation with yourself about what you want to achieve with online personal training. Do. . .
- May 12, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
Men's Health Month: The Impact Of Exercise On Men's Mental Health
Mental Health Benefits Of Exercising Exercise For Depression If you are struggling with mental health challenges, specifically depression, your doctor will most likely recommend a regular exercise program to help improve your symptoms before. . .
- Apr 28, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
Runners: How A Personal Trainer Can Help You Run A Better Race
How A Personal Trainer Can Help You Run A Better Race When it comes to training for running, there are three key aspects to your fitness that need to be optimized. They are strength, flexibility, and developing the mental strength to push your. . .
- Apr 04, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
April Is Stress Awareness Month: Tips To Avoid Stress Eating
Why Do You Stress Eat? Many people look for comfort in food for both physiological and psychological reasons. When you are stressed, the hormone cortisol rises causing an increase in appetite. Just as often as food is used as a “numbing. . .
- Mar 28, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
How A Personal Trainer Can Help You Recover After An Injury
Finding The Right Personal Trainer Who Can Help Not all personal trainers have the same skills and experience when dealing with clients training after an injury. It is important that when you are looking for a personal trainer, to ask them if. . .
- Mar 24, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
Weight Loss And Exercise During Menopause
How Much Exercise Do You Need? You need to be exercising more than you think. Most experts recommend you exercise for at least two hours and thirty minutes per week. However, if you are working towards losing weight, especially if you are going. . .
- Mar 11, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
How Exercise Benefits Women’s Health
Benefits Of Physical Activity For Women Exercise Prevents Bone Loss And Osteoporosis Did you know that women are far more vulnerable than men to develop osteoporosis? This is largely because women generally have thinner bones than men and lose. . .
- Mar 03, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
International Women's Day: The Benefits Of Working With A Female Trainer
4 Benefits Of Working With A Female Personal Trainer If you are new to exercise or low on confidence, working out with a female fitness trainer will help you feel more comfortable in a gym setting. Your female personal trainer will be able to. . .
- Feb 25, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
Do You Want To Train Online? Consider The 12 Week Coaching Program At Jensen Fitness
Jensen Fitness 12-Week Online Training Program At Jensen Fitness, we want to help you reach your fitness and weight loss goals to help you feel your best and live a healthy lifestyle. Even if you cannot make it to the gym, that doesn't mean. . .
- Feb 11, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
What Happens To Your Heart When You Lose Weight- Heart Health Month
4 Positive Effects Of Weight Loss On Your Heart Lower Blood Pressure If you are overweight, your heart has to work extra hard to pump blood through your body. The harder your heart pumps, the higher your blood pressure. This can put you at. . .
- Jan 21, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
What Is The Difference Between A Fitness Coach And A Personal Trainer?
What Is A Personal Trainer? Personal trainers possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to design safe and effective workout programs for their clients. They instruct and assist their clients to help them reach their fitness and weight loss. . .
- Jan 07, 2022
- Shayne Jensen
The Benefits Of A Personalized Weight Loss Program: The Jensen Fitness Difference
Rather than going through trial and error with different trending weight loss plans, opt for a personalized approach from the start to allow you to see faster results that you can keep for the long term. 4 Benefits Of Personalized Weight Loss. . .
- Dec 17, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Online Personal Training: A Great Strategy To Stay Fit This Winter
No need to drive anywhere or go outside in the cold, because online personal training can get you into shape without needing to go to the gym. Why You Should Consider Working With An Online Personal Trainer This Winter No Need To Leave The. . .
- Nov 19, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
The Benefits of HIIT: Get Started With High-Intensity Interval Training
What Is HIIT? High-Intensity Interval Training involves short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods. The idea of HIIT is simple in that it results in less time required to achieve optimal results. But the perks. . .
- Nov 04, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
4 Ways To Optimize The Time Spent With Your Personal Trainer
To make the most out of the support, tips, and training your personal trainer provides you with, you must optimize your time spent with them. Yes, a personal trainer will be able to help you transform your body, but it will require you to put in the. . .
- Oct 07, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Tips To Get Your Body Wedding Ready
Make A Plan For Yourself It is not realistic to go on a diet two weeks before your wedding day and expect dramatic results. Losing weight and sculpting your body is a long-term commitment, so you must give yourself plenty of time to achieve your. . .
- Sep 23, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
The Importance Of Tracking Diet And Exercise
Tracking Your Diet And Exercise One of the best ways to keep on track of your fitness and weight loss journey is by hiring a personal trainer. A personal trainer will have the knowledge and experience to provide you with workouts tailored to your. . .
- Sep 16, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 Weight Loss Myths To Watch Out For
Myth #1: Try Not To Eat Starving yourself is one of the most unhealthy ways you can lose weight. It is unsustainable and you are depriving your body of the nutrition it needs to function properly and give you energy. When your body is low on. . .
- Sep 09, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
3 Benefits Of Functional Training
3 Benefits Of Functional Training Functional exercises tend to use multiple joints and numerous muscles at the same time. This type of training, when correctly applied, can make everyday activities easier, help reduce your risk for injury, and. . .
- Aug 19, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Tips On How You Can Find A Personal Trainer Who Works Well For You
Before you embark on your fitness journey, it is important to find a trainer who will help guide you in the right direction while continuously motivating you and giving you the knowledge and tools you need to achieve your weight loss or fitness. . .
- Jul 28, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
30-Day Fitness Challenges: The Good And The Bad
The Science And Stages Of Change Forming new habits or breaking bad ones involves multiple steps including making the decision to change, initiating the new behaviour, and repeating it often. Building new habits requires patience and can take. . .
- Jul 16, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
4 Ways To Help You Stay Motivated To Work Out
Maybe you have decided to make a change in your life and you wish to get back into the gym more frequently; to feel that surge of motivation run through you. But after a few weeks, that motivation slowly starts to diminish and you may notice. . .
- Jul 08, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
What To Expect During Your First Personal Training Session
What To Expect During Your First Personal training Session Do not expect a full workout during your first session. It is a time for you and your trainer to discover more about one another to see if you are a good match. Here are a few things you. . .
- Jun 24, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 Benefits Of Hiring A Nutrition Coach
Hiring a nutrition coach is a great way to ensure your eating habits are driving you towards reaching your fitness goals and not steering you further away. There are so many meal plans and fitness tips that social media influencers and celebrities. . .
- Jun 16, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
3 Reasons Why You Need A Bodybuilding Coach
There is certainly no shortage of fitness and nutrition advice on the Internet. While these tips and tricks can be great, they can also be overwhelming and misleading. Figuring out workout and meal plans that align with your fitness goals can be a. . .
- Jun 10, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
3 Benefits Of Implementing A Fitness Program Into Your Business
A healthy workplace is a productive workplace. That’s because the success of your business relies on the health and well-being of your employees. A company that genuinely cares and creates a favourable environment will win over the hearts of its. . .
- Jun 03, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
4 Famous Female Personal Trainers
A number of famous female personal trainers and fitness experts in the world today use their success to motivate others. They are amazing role models for anyone who wants to look and feel better about their body. They inspire not only by their. . .
- May 10, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Turn Your Home Into A Private Gym With An Online Personal Coach
Personal trainers. . . When you need them, you need them. But where are the good ones? How are people supposed to find a good personal fitness trainer online when many gyms are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions? It can be annoying trying to. . .
- Apr 27, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 Reasons To Get An Online Personal Trainer
Personal training is a great way to stay fit and achieve personal goals. For some people, it is the only effective way to exercise. If you prefer to work out at home or want professional assistance while gyms are closed, online training may be. . .
- Apr 12, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
4 Ways Personal Trainers Increase Accountability To Reach Your Goals
We have all set a new goal for fitness or weight loss only to hit a stumbling block and consider giving up. Meeting fitness goals requires a lot of dedication, hard work, and commitment and when results are slow to come it can be discouraging. If. . .
- Mar 31, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
8 Tips To Spring-Clean Your Fitness Routine!
Starting to spring clean your house? Maybe spring clean your workout routine! Here are eight ways to improve your workout routine this spring! Ah, springtime, you are finally here! After what has felt like one of the longest winters ever, the. . .
- Mar 03, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
6 Questions To Ask When Searching For A Personal Trainer To Help You Knock Off The Pandemic Weight
Thinking about getting personal training to help you reach your fitness goals now that restrictions have been lifted? Here are some crucial questions to ask so you can find the perfect personal trainer. As the weather starts to warm up and. . .
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- Feb 26, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 Core Strengthening Exercises for a Shredded Stomach
Been looking to improve your core strength? Our personal trainers in Calgary have put together a list of the five best core strengthening exercises for you to do so you can get that shredded stomach you've always wanted. If you were to ask. . .
- Feb 19, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 Stellar Benefits of Using a Nutrition Coach
Have you been considering using a nutrition coach to help you better reach your weight loss or fitness goals? Here are the five main benefits you can expect from working with one. Anyone who has ever embarked on a weight loss or fitness journey. . .
- Jan 24, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Are Fitness Boot Camps Worth It? Science Says 'Yes'
Fitness boot camps have grown increasingly popular over the past few years. But are the workouts really worth it? Science is saying "yes", as we'll show in this week's article. Ten-hut! While fitness, bridal, or weight-loss boot. . .
- Jan 10, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 Mistakes You Don't Want to Make When Choosing a Personal Trainer
Sometimes it’s better to know what to avoid rather than what to look for. Here are the five biggest mistakes you don’t want to make when selecting a personal trainer. The new year brings with it a lot of goals and resolutions. A chance to. . .
- Oct 29, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
How to Pick a Bodybuilding Personal Trainer That Will Help You Win Competitions
Have you been wanting to throw your hat in the ring when it comes to bodybuilding competitions? Not sure what you need in a bodybuilding personal trainer to help you reach your goals though? Our top personal trainers in Calgary have you covered with. . .
- Sep 23, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
What You Should Look for In a Personal Trainer
Thinking of hiring a personal trainer to help with your fitness or weight loss goals? Not quite sure what you should be looking for in one though? Lucky for you our expert fitness and weight loss trainers in Calgary have you covered with the. . .
- Sep 06, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
How to Pick the Right Virtual Personal Trainer
Thinking about hiring a virtual personal trainer to help you reach your fitness or weight loss goals during the current pandemic? Here are the top things you need to know before hiring the right one for you. The COVID-19 pandemic has made us. . .
- Jul 22, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
The Top 3 Benefits Virtual Personal Training Provides
Have you been considering hiring a virtual personal trainer since COVID-19 struck? Here are the top three benefits you can expect to see from enlisting the services of one. Even though gyms are opening up again, it's understandable that a. . .
- May 12, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
How to Boost Your Immune System Naturally with Nutrition and Exercise
Are you looking to boost your immune system naturally during the COVID-19 pandemic? Our Calgary virtual personal trainer has cobbled together a few ways you can do so by simply using nutrition and exercise, so you can boost your immune system as. . .
- Apr 07, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
Three Ways a Virtual Trainer Can Help You Lose Weight
Are you worried COVID-19 will derail your weight loss Calgary? Not sure how to proceed now that most gyms are closed? With virtual personal training or an online nutrition coach, you can still achieve your best weight loss! COVID-19 has. . .
- Mar 19, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
The Top Three Benefits of Using an Online Trainer
Are you considering hiring an online personal trainer? Not sure if it's the right fit for you though? Read on to find out what the main benefits of hiring one are and who can benefit the most from enlisting their service. If COVID-19 has. . .
- Mar 14, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
The Differences Between Online and Virtual Fitness Training
Not sure what the differences between online and virtual fitness training are? Think they're both basically the same? While the two terms sound interchangeable, there's a (virtual) world of difference between them. With most of us. . .
- Jul 10, 2018
- Shayne Jensen
4 Reasons Fitness Trackers Help You Lose Weight Faster
The fitness tracking movement is alive and booming and offers clients a slew of incredible benefits. Whether your goal is weight loss or to get more active, fitness trackers are leading the way to better health. Do you find it difficult to. . .
- May 21, 2018
- Shayne Jensen
4 Eating Habits That Could Be Preventing You From Losing Weight
Are you not seeing the results of your personal training program? Here are 4 eating habits that could be undermining your weight loss efforts. Achieving and sticking to a healthy body weight is crucial for maintaining both physical and. . .
- May 02, 2018
- Shayne Jensen
4 Reasons Why You Need to Warm Up Before Exercising
Discover the top reasons for warming up before a workout, how best to do it, and how it can significantly improve your fitness performance. Investing in personal fitness is valuable in every way and no matter what your goals are, whether. . .
- Dec 02, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
3 Ways to Avoid a Winter Workout Rut
Are you finding it difficult to stick to your weight loss program this winter? Here are some simple tricks from our Calgary personal trainer to help keep you motivated as the days get shorter and colder. As winter fully settles in and. . .
- Jun 27, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Preparing for a Fitness Competition
Preparing yourself to enter a fitness competition is probably one of the toughest challenges you will ever endure, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. Not to mention, you’ll also get in great shape! Some of the benefits of taking part in. . .
- Jun 20, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Fit3D: The Most Powerful Body Scanner And Reporting Engine Available
Tired of scales, measuring tapes, and callipers? Now you can get a complete overview of your health and fitness status in just 40 seconds! The Fit3D Scanner Makes Comprehensive Measurement-Tracking Quick and Comfortable Detailed. . .
- Jun 20, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Simple & Easy Ways to Maintain Your Weight Loss Results
Say no to diets for weight loss. Slim down quickly and maintain your new figure with our custom weight loss programs in Calgary. Diets for weight loss are used by many Calgarians in an attempt to achieve the figure they’ve always wanted. . . .
- Jun 06, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
How to Achieve The Best Weight Loss Results
Working hard but not seeing the results from your weight loss program? Here’s how our Calgary personal trainers can help. Finding the right personal trainer can transform your health and fitness efforts and provide the best weight loss. . .
- Apr 22, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
3 Signs Your Weight Loss Program Isn't Working
Working out diligently but still not seeing the weight loss results you desire? Here’s how our personal trainers & customized weight loss programs can help. The importance of regular exercise and a well-planned workout program for achieving. . .
- Mar 01, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Instant Weight Loss With Weight Training
When you think about the most effective type of workouts for weight loss, you might not immediately jump to weight training, even though you should. While it’s true that a cardio workout gets your heart pumping, helping you burn calories,. . .
- Feb 28, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
How a Personal Trainer Keeps You Accountable
When embarking on a fitness and nutrition plan, it’s important to know how to achieve the goals you have in mind. If you are having a difficult time reaching your milestones, or even setting goals, it may be time to hire a personal. . .
- Jan 18, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
How To Choose an Online Weight Loss Program
Choosing a weight-loss program can prove to be a difficult task. But it’s crucial to spend some time doing your research and find one that will meet all your weight loss needs while setting you up for long-term success. Calgary-based Jensen. . .
- Jan 11, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Calgary Weight Loss - How To Lose Weight Safely
Deciding to lose weight is the first big step to your personal weight loss journey. Whether you are doing it for an event or for your own personal health, always ensure you are approaching your weight loss in the safest and healthiest way. Some. . .
- Dec 07, 2016
- Shayne Jensen
Personal Training Calgary - Do You Need A Personal Trainer?
With the Internet in existence and as helpful as ever, is it really worth it to go out our way to seek a personal trainer if all the information is online? Whether you are seeking to maximize your weight loss, contest preparation or looking to. . .
- Nov 08, 2016
- Shayne Jensen
Personal Training at Jensen Fitness In Copperfield SE Calgary
Our mission is to create a positive and motivating experience for our clients, moving them closer to optimal levels of health, and physical fitness.
- Dec 09, 2015
- Christine Jensen
Happy Hump Day
Happy Hump Day FitFam. Give this Booty Blasting Exercise a try! You will be sure to feel the burn ;) Walking Lunges 3 sets 50 reps Glute Machine Kick Backs 3 sets 15 reps Cable Kick Backs (Heavy) 3 sets 12. . .
- Oct 27, 2015
- Christine Jensen
A better word for "Busy"
Busy is an interesting word. It does, however, have a slightly negative tone to it. I am too busy to help with that. I am too busy to get that task completed. How about I am too busy to workout, or too busy to meal prep. I have. . .
- Mar 06, 2015
- Christine Jensen
10 Positive Affirmations
I read these affirmations daily and they are even posted on my goals board. Reading and writing daily affirmations helps keep me motivated, focused and positive. If you believe that you are what you feel, then life truly stems from your thoughts. . .
- Jan 03, 2014
- Shayne Jensen
Corporate Fitness
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- Dec 31, 2013
- Shayne Jensen
Lets go for a New Years Deadlift PR
I went to the gym this morning, totally prepared to do a little cardio and take a rest day after training the last 4 days. Brett calls me up and asks if I want to lift. Well of course! Little did we both know that we would close out 2013 closest to. . .
- Apr 10, 2013
- Shayne Jensen
Personal Trainers do 3 things for you
A skilled personal trainer will do these three things well for you. A trainer will keep you motivated. A trainer will give you excellent technical instruction. Having regularily scheduled training times will keep you. . .
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