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Trifocus Fitness Academy -entrepreneurship
What is entrepreneurship in the fitness industry?
For every ten people who would like to start their own fitness business, only one finally does. There are an awful lot of dreamers who, while liking the idea of starting their own business in the fitness industry, never get around to taking action. Are you a fitness entrepreneur? If…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - strength training
Why athletes need to engage in strength training
It is an athlete’s goal to be the best that they can be at their particular sporting discipline. In order to achieve this endpoint they need to make sure that their bodies are at their peak condition. This means that they need to eat right and do the correct forms…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - sequence
What does ‘sequence’ mean in terms of exercise?
The sequence in which you perform your workout is one of the main factors that will determine how effective it will be. In this article, we’ll discuss what the sequence you should perform your exercises in during your workout regimens. Strength or Cardio first? This depends on what your goal is.…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - dynamic
What are dynamic warm-up exercises?
Dynamic stretching is all about taking your muscles and joints through a full range of active motions that will make them work at full flexibility. This helps to warm up your body before a workout or sporting activity. The difference between dynamic and static stretching Dynamic stretches and static stretches…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - personal trainer
What is VO2 max and how can personal trainers use it?
VO2 max testing measures your athletic abilities. If you want to burn fat or improve your fitness VO2 max is something you should be considering. How do you carry out VO2 Max testing? VO2 Max testing can also be referred to as: Maximal oxygen intake, Peak oxygen uptake, or Maximum…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - individual difference
What is the principle of individual difference and how does it relate to exercise?
The principle of individual difference states that each person is unique and therefore everyone’s response that they experience toward exercise is different. Training programmes should be uniquely developed for each individual person. An athlete’s genetics, fitness, skills, adaptability and experience have to be considered when determining the length of a…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - rest
Why rest and recovery after exercise is important
Most athletes know that getting sufficient rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance. However many still over train and feel guilty when they’ve taken a day off. The body repairs, as well as bolster itself in the time between workouts so continuous training, can effectively weaken the strongest athletes.…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - psychological factors
The psychological factors which can affect athletic performance
The term ‘psychology’ refers to the study of the nature and function of the mind with particular emphasis put on the relationship between thought and physical action. Psychology has become increasingly important in sports and exercise, particularly with respect to the improvement and maintenance of fitness performance. Sports psychology is…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - female triad syndrome
What is female triad syndrome?
The female athlete triad is a syndrome which contains three related conditions which are generally seen in teens or adult female athletes who aren’t meeting their energy requirements. This ultimately leaves them undernourished. The female triad syndrome, though more common in the athletic population, can also occur in non-athletes. The…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - kettlebell swing
What is correct kettlebell swing technique?
Improving your timing in addition to your technique allows for safe, high-repetition kettlebell swing sets that will increase work capacity, functional explosiveness as well as muscular endurance. The kettlebell swing is also a gateway into a number of other ballistic kettlebell exercises. These movements have even more benefits for your…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - muscles
What are the different muscles in the legs?
There are a number of muscle groups in the upper leg anatomy, each of which contain separate muscles. The muscle groups can function independently for specific movements. However, many of the leg muscles here function together with other leg muscles. This means that they work together in order to carry…
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