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Trifocus Fitness Academy - nutrition
Why You Need to Understand Nutrition to be a Personal Trainer
One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to reach their fitness goals is overlooking the need for specialised nutrition. It is, however, an essential part of maximising performance, as well as wellbeing and health. What we put into our bodies has a lot to do with what we…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - squat
Proper squat techniques as taught by personal trainers
One of the greatest exercises for you, whether you’re trying to build muscle or lose weight (or both) HAS to be the squat. However, it’s also an exercise which we see nearly EVERYBODY does incorrectly. Squats are one of the staple exercises that everyone out there should be able to…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - Raw foods
The benefits of eating raw foods
Many people cringe at the thought of raw food. But what they don’t know is that raw food can sometimes be a lot healthier than cooked foods. How is raw food prepared? Grain and bean seeds are soaked and sprouted before these are eaten. Nuts can be soaked. Some fruits…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - plyometric training
What a personal trainer can explain about plyometric training
The term ‘plyometric movements’ refers to movements that are quick and explosive. These exercises start with a muscle-lengthening (eccentric) act which is immediately followed up with a muscle-shortening (concentric) act. Plyometric training includes the usage of these plyometric movements in order to increase your speed and strength, in other words…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - supplements
When is the correct time to use supplements?
We often find ourselves worrying about when the right time is to take vitamins. Although there is no incorrect time to take them, certain supplements have different effects depending on when they are taken. Here is your guide to when you should take specific vitamins: In the morning Water-soluble vitamins:…
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