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Trifocus Fitness Academy - endocrine system
What does the endocrine system do?
Once a hormone is secreted, it goes from the endocrine gland through the bloodstream to target cells which are designed to receive its message. Along the way to the target cells, specific proteins bind to some of the hormones. These distinct proteins act as carriers which control the amount of…
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How to design an exercise programme for children
The goal of a children’s fitness and exercise programme is to promote the idea that exercise and physical fitness is not only fun but important to their health and well-being as well as to instil a lifelong love of physical activity. Research has shown that children and the youth who…
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What is a fixator muscle?
Muscles must work in harmony to produce different bodily movements and a particular muscle’s role may change depending on the movement. The most important aspect of understanding how muscles function to produce a joint movement is synergy. ‘Synergy’ means that two or more things work together to produce a result…
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How fitness entrepreneurs should be keeping records and information
Keeping records and information has got to be the least popular part of starting and running your own fitness business. Owners of fitness businesses are seldom trained accountants so this area of the company is often neglected. So, before you start panicking and putting out your CV for the personal…
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How to do a bench press correctly
The bench press is one of the more popular upper body exercises at the gym but also one of the most dangerous. If you don’t bench press properly you could risk hurting yourself and not only that if your form is wrong you won’t see results as fast as you…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - strength
How to develop strength
There are many ways to develop strength. The trick is to exercise your muscles effectively for strength, endurance and/or size while avoiding injury. The following can be used as guidelines for achieving these goals. Selection It is important that a person has at least one strength exercise for each major…
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Strength Differences Between Men and Women: Explained
Women naturally have less muscle mass than found in men which accounts for a lot of strength differences. They also tend to be physically small than men. In addition, women usually have high levels of oestrogen in their bodies which is a hormone that limits the capacity to build lots…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - hydration
What is optimal hydration during training?
Remaining hydrated is very important during exercise. Acceptable fluid intake is crucial to comfort, performance as well as safety. The longer and more intensely it is that you exercise the more important it is to drink the correct type of fluids. What are athletes’ hydration needs? As there is a…
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What is cross-training?
‘Cross-training’ is typically defined as an exercise regimen that uses several modes of training to develop a specific component of fitness. Instead of jogging three days a week to get an aerobic workout, you alternate jogging with swimming, biking as well as tennis. Rather than using the same weight machines…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - Olympic lifting
What are the different types of Olympic lifting?
Olympic lifting has become a lot more than a sport. Many people are starting to incorporate Olympic lifts into their workout routine for the strength, stability and power it improves. This is especially helpful for athletes who play sports, like rugby. There are six different types of Olympic weightlifting techniques…
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Why it’s never too late to start with Olympic lifting
Olympic weightlifting takes years of training and practice to master. Even if you are in your 30s, 40s or even older, it’s not too late to start Olympic lifting. It does, however, mean that you need to start from a different point than younger lifters. No matter how old you…
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How to achieve your athletic goals
As an athlete, it is tremendously essential that you set goals for what you would like to meet. Achieving these goals can be a lot harder than setting them. It is crucial to set yourself a clear plan to achieve them. Give it 100% You won’t achieve your goals if…
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