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Trifocus Fitness Academy - exercise
What Do We Know Right Now About Long COVID And Exercise?
It is very normal to feel tired, weak or – alternatively – short of breath when you are recovering from COVID-19 (coronavirus). However, being active can assist you to recover much faster. Don’t be worried if you feel more tired and also have lowered energy levels than you normally do.…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - muscles
How The Biology Of Muscles Changes As We Get Older
As one gets older, the mass of skeletal muscle diminishes throughout the body.  The muscles atrophy which results in a decreased number of muscle fibres as well as a decrease in the size of the remaining fibres.  As skeletal muscles are postmitotic they are not able to reproduce to produce…
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How To Select A Smartwatch To Help Reach Your Fitness Goals
For a smartwatch to be seen a smartwatch, the minimum requirement is that it needs to be able to show you the time. This may sound obvious however in the age of modern technology it’s often the most logical aspects of tech which we sometimes overlook. Even though features and…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - VO2
How To Test Your VO2 Max? Read this article to find out more.
In a traditional VO2-max test, which is usually done on a treadmill, the intensity is increased through upping the speed or gradient in set increments. The aim is to build up to a maximum effort over 10 to 20 minutes. In a self-administered VO2 max test, unlike the traditional protocol…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - strength training
Is Strength Training Or Cardio Better For Your Heart Health?
When it comes down to heart health, cardiovascular exercises are always preferred over strength training. Cardio training is a form of aerobic exercise during which our body utilises more oxygen as our heart rate increases. This helps to increase your lung capacity as well as strengthen the heart muscles. Strength…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - Pilates
How Can Pilates Help With Multiple Sclerosis? Read this article.
Movement is very good for everyone. Doing both aerobic and strength training exercises often can help to reduce your risk for chronic diseases for example type 2 diabetes, obesity, some kinds of cancer, and heart disease. Also movement helps to strengthen your bones and muscles. Pilates is a kind of…
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