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Trifocus Fitness Academy - endocrine system
What makes up the endocrine system?
Glands that produce and secrete hormones make up the endocrine system. These hormones are responsible for your body’s growth, metabolism, and sexual function and development. They are released into the bloodstream and affect the organs in your body. The glands that make up the endocrine system are the: Hypothalamus, Pituitary,…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - krebs cycle
What is the Krebs Cycle?
The Krebs cycle is responsible for cellular respiration. When glucose is broken down to pyruvate and then oxidised, acetyl CoA forms. The Krebs cycle then uses a series of redox reactions to harvest the acetyl CoA energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide with hydrogen (NADH)…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - flexibility training
What is the benefit of flexibility training?
Flexibility training is when you work to increase your body and joints’ range of motion. Flexibility exercises can range from stretching before and after workouts to more intense stretches and poses (like with Yoga). It makes movement easier while building strength and stability at the same time. It also increases…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - aerobic
What is the aerobic energy system?
Aerobic means that the energy system needs oxygen to function. This means that the aerobic energy system relies on the circulatory system (breathing in oxygen) in order to create adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for energy use. It also uses fats, glucose, carbohydrates, and proteins. ATP is a multifaceted organic chemical that…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - knee joint
What typical movement can be seen in the knee joint?
The knee joint is a hinge-type synovial joint that allows your lower leg to move relative to your thigh while supporting your body’s weight. This means that it is able to bend, straighten and slightly rotate. This movement is what enables you to walk, run, sit and stand. There are…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - spine
What muscles support the spine?
You often don’t think about how important your spine is until you start having back pain, which renders you useless to perform simple tasks like lifting something. Your spine supports your entire skeletal system. Hurt it in the wrong place and you could lose control over some parts of your…
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