Personal/Fitness Training Blog

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Cardio Exercises that Burn the Most Calories
Cardio exercise is important in managing your health and weight, but you don’t always have the time to fit in a workout. However, you don’t need to spend hours on the treadmill – all you need to do is choose the correct calorie-burning cardio exercise that suits you. But before…
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How to Start your Career as a Sports Manager
Do you dream of someday managing your own sports-team? Working behind the scenes at fitness events, your cup of tea? Would you enjoy  taking a hands-on approach to the marketing and advertising efforts of a fitness business? If your answer to any of these is ‘yes’, then you may have…
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Trifocus Graduates Q&A
We Catch Up with Trifocus Graduate, Siaran Govender …
Exercise Science  Why did you Choose Trifocus Fitness Academy as your College? I chose Trifocus because it has a great reputation, the qualifications are internationally recognised and I’ve heard a lot of good things about the college, and it had the course that was right for me and the fitness…
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Crossfit Woman
Crossfit – the Sport of Fitness
Crossfit challenges your strength and fitness abilities through constant, varied, high-intensity functional movements that utilises your own body weight for resistance to build strength all over. Known as the sport of fitness, it has boomed over the last few years, quickly becoming one of the most sought-after ways to stay…
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How to Motivate Yourself to Run
Do you ever look at distance runners with envy? Wish you too could run? Running is a great way to assist you with your fitness goals and relieve stress, but there might be occasions where you are not motivated. Reasons for this might include tiredness, lack of nutrition or a…
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Why Are Fitness Fanatics Opting for Boxing?
According to the latest fitness trends, boxing is expected to make a huge comeback in 2018, with fitness fanatics opting for this phenomenal form of exercise, but why? “Boxing has grown tremendously over the last few years as a serious vehicle for the average person to get fit,” says Colin…
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How do You Get Your Children to Exercise?
It is a simple fact that some children just aren’t into sports but that doesn’t mean they have to be glued to the TV 24/7. Getting your children to exercise can be as simple as going for a walk in the park. Children should exercise for many reasons, but some…
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Benefits of a career in the fitness industry
The Benefits of a Career in the Fitness Industry
With people becoming more aware of their health and fitness, and wanting to lead better lifestyles, the fitness industry has become an extremely popular sector to work in for various reasons. According to the Statista’s Africa & Middle East Health & Fitness Club industry 2016 survey, South Africa was the highest…
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fitness myths
10 Fitness Myths – Fact vs Fiction?
Does it really take 21 days to break a habit? Will weight lifting stop you from losing weight? Does muscle turn to fat? There are so many fitness myths out there – they start from a single source and spread like a wild fire, and then people treat them as…
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What Makes an Exceptional Group Fitness Instructor
Group fitness classes are a great place for people to get fit, lose weight, get strong and make friends, and it takes a special kind of group fitness instructor to lead these people through a workout. Here are some tips to make your group fitness classes more engaging. Group fitness…
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How To Detox After an Indulgent Holiday
Holidays mean lazy days on the beach or by the pool, sipping on soda or drinks and snacking. Over December and throughout summer, we let go a bit. We’re surrounded by festivities, family gatherings and most of all, food. Indulgent, delicious, sugary food in all shapes, sizes and servings. Rest…
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How Personal Trainers Help themselves by Helping others
Looking to build a career in the fitness industry?  Enlisting in a personal training course is perfect to get started. It allows you to work at your own times, from just about anywhere, while doing something that you love. It is easy to understand why personal trainers are an important…
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