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What are the different types of Cartilage?
Cartilage is a firm yet flexible tissue found throughout the body including in the throat, in joints, and in certain structures such as the external ear and nose. Much softer than bone, cartilage falls into three broad categories: hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, and fibrocartilage. Ever found yourself asking: what is…
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What Makes Up the Vertebral Bones?
Have you got backbone? Well, if you’re able to stand upright, you certainly do! The human spine is made up of 33 bones which are collectively known as the vertebral bones. Without these bones, we’d be unable to do simple things like bend over or get out of bed in…
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What is the Function of the Vertebrae?
Without vertebrae, we’d simply flop around like fish out of water. Think of your spine as your body’s ‘foundation’, without which the rest of you wouldn’t perform so well. The vertebral column is a key component of the human musculoskeletal structure. It is home to a total of 33 bones…
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What Safety Precautions should you take when Lifting Weights?
Lifting weights is a great way of building muscle strength, developing lean muscle and ensuring that your bones stay healthy. All in all, it’s a great way to maintain your overall state of health and fitness. However, weight lifting in the incorrect manner can very quickly lead to injury which…
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What Should Beginner Weight Lifters Know?
Feel the burn! Get some! Pump it! These are typical phrases you’ll hear in the free-weights section of most fitness centres. This is where the serious weight lifters gather, pumping dumbbells and barbells of various weights in an effort to sculpt that perfect physique. If you’re just starting out on…
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Trifocus fitness academy - lifting weights
What are the Benefits of Lifting Weights?
Decided to put ‘getting healthy’ at the top of your resolution list this year? Congrats for taking the first step to looking and feeling so much better! Exercise in any format benefits our bodies and minds in many ways, with weight lifting offering perks like better bone health, improved posture…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - weight lifting
When should you Start Weight Lifting?
Many people express concern about their child’s growth when it comes to weight lifting. However, there are a lot of benefits for children who start lifting weights (moderately not for body building purposes) at an early age. In this article, we explore the correct age for children to start weight…
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Do you Lose Fat with Weight Lifting?
One of the most asked questions of personal trainers is if you are able to lose fat by lifting weights. Paired with this is the misconception that cardio training and diet alone burn fat, while lifting weights only increases your muscle mass.  However, scientists and trainers have proven that strength…
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Which Factors Increase Flexibility in the Body?
Flexibility in the human body is directly tied to our range of motion which is the ease with which we position our bodies, especially when performing complicated movements. There are a number of benefits associated with being flexible, including: Lowering the risk of incurring injuries during times of physical stress,…
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The Correct Techniques for Safe Endurance Training
Endurance training is a full-body approach to building fitness that increases strength and stamina in a number of ways. Routines to this end are specially designed to help you reach your fitness goals in a consistent manner through regular exercise. However, when done without care for proper form and technique,…
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