Personal/Fitness Training Blog

Trifocus Fitness Academy - deadlift
Variations on the deadlift for you to try
The deadlift is a weight-training exercise. During this movement, a loaded barbell or – alternatively – a bar is lifted off the floor to alongside the hips and torso. When the bar or barbell is level with the chest, it is perpendicular to the floor. After this, it is placed…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - Personal trainer courses
Your Choice Between Personal Trainer Courses at Trifocus
There are a number of approaches to studying an online personal trainer course with Trifocus, and the one you select will depend on you. How much are you willing to invest, how much time do you have to study and how much do you want to specialise? These are just…
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What is the correct technique to adopt during endurance training?
The term ‘endurance training’ refers to a particular manner of exercising, the goal of which is to improve endurance. The expression ‘endurance training’ usually refers to the training of the aerobic system as opposed to the anaerobic system of the human body. The requirement for endurance in sports is often…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - High-Intensity Interval Training
High-Intensity Interval Training Exercises You Can do in the Pool
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise regiments have become gradually popular with fitness enthusiasts in the last couple of years. These types of cardiovascular workouts involve periods of very activity which is very intense (working portion) which are followed by a recovery period. This is  then repeated. At times – when…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - shin splints
How to prevent shin splints
Shin splints are one of the most common-place running injuries. The pain you’ll feel if you have shin splints is typically on the front side of your shin (if you’re suffering from anterior shin splints) or on the back inside of the shin (if, on the other hand, you’re suffering…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - personal training
Starting a Career in Personal Training?
If your passion is fitness and health and you are self motivated, consider a career in the exciting world of personal training. It’s easy with the right personal trainer course behind you. Steering athletes and sportsmen to meet their fitness goals or helping others enhance their quality of life is…
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Make your Dream Job a Reality!
If you have thought of working at a fitness center as a self-employed personal trainer you are in good company. Many young school leavers dream of one day working as a Pilate’s instructor or general fitness instructor but the ultimate would be to train as a skilled coach. You need…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - hiking
How To Take Your Hiking to the Next Level With These Workouts
Hiking isn’t just walking in the Drakensberg or a similar setting. It necessitates strength as well as balance. If you think that you can get off the couch after a long period of inactivity, put on your hiking boots, and hit the trail, you’ve got another thing coming. You’ll find…
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How to Use Watts to Keep Yourself Motivated and Engaged
Watts are responsible for measuring the rate at which energy is converted. The watt measurement is defined as one joule per second. In the case of cardio workouts, watts are defined as the power that you are producing when you’re doing your cardio workouts. The more energy that you are…
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How to choose the Profession that Suits you Best
Not everyone has a highly satisfying job and it’s usually the result of not understanding what motivates you. Choosing the wrong profession will frustrate you and ruin your personal life too. Make sure you seek advice and guidance before making this lifelong decision. You need to know your strengths and…
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How to eat and train for a mesomorph body
People who have a mesomorph body type usually have a medium-sized frame. They may develop muscles effortlessly and have more muscle – as opposed to fat – on their bodies. Mesomorphs are typically strong and solid. They are not overweight or underweight. Their bodies may be defined as rectangular in…
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