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Trifocus Fitness Academy - yoga course
The Value of a Yoga Course
Being fit and healthy doesn’t just mean that you can run up a flight of stairs without breaking a sweat or being winded. Yes, this is an integral part of fitness; however, it goes much deeper than this. Being at the top of your fitness game means that you have…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - tabata
What is Tabata?
If you’re up to speed about all things fitness (as we know you are!) you’ll have heard the word ‘Tabata’ bandied about. Although it’s quite popular in the States, not much is known about it in South Africa. So, in this article, we thought that we’d take a look at…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - personal training diploma
Why only a personal training diploma isn’t enough
Being a personal trainer is about so much more than just teaching clients how to work out in the gym. Sure, the first step to becoming a highly sought-after personal trainer is indeed knowing the difference between a bicep curl and a hammer curl, as well as the best way…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - plyometrics
How to Utilise Plyometrics to Target the Core Muscles
In days gone by, plyometrics was called “jump training.” This type of exercise is a technique which you can make use of in various ways. For instance, it is possible for you to do plyometrics in order to assist with training for basketball, volleyball, tennis or, alternatively, any other physical…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - elliptical machine
Why the elliptical machine is a super fat-burner
You put in a fortune of time as well as effort into your health and fitness routine. You get to the gym and, in addition, you pride yourself in taking no shortcuts towards achieving your goals. So why is the scale not showing your efforts? Chances are that poor exercise…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - resistance training
Resistance training equipment to supercharge your workout
There are a myriad of benefits to resistance training. Some of these are, for example, improved muscle strength and tone which protect your joints from injury; maintaining flexibility and balance, which can help you remain independent as you age; and weight management as well as increased muscle-to-fat ratio  as you…
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