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Trifocus Fitness Academy - repetition training
What is repetition training?
Repetition training is when you break training distances into smaller, more manageable parts and repeat these parts. This is, for example, when you sprint over a set distance several times. It improves your speed-endurance. An essential part of repetition training is the recovery time in between reps. In repetition training,…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - bones
The different ways bones can break
Bones usually have no problem resisting the force that is applied to them during daily activities and exercise. However, now and then bones are put under more stress than they can handle. When this happens, the bone breaks. This is also known as fracturing. There are three main types of…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - physiological response
What physiological responses are there to endurance training?
Endurance training is when you exercise to increase the amount of time your cardiovascular system and muscles can work without getting tired. Endurance exercises, or aerobic exercises, are meant to increase your breathing and heart rate. This includes activities like walking, jogging, swimming and cycling. There are two types of…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - lower-belly fat
Exercises to increase your neck strength
Your neck is responsible for keeping your head upright on your shoulders. It is an extension of your back, with vertebrae making up the skeleton. Like your back, your neck is made up of muscles to support these vertebrae. Your neck is very vulnerable. From something as simple as turning…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - lung volume
How do you calculate lung volume?
Your genetics, gender and height all determine the size of your lungs. The air in your lungs can be measured with lung volumes and lung capacities. Your lung volume is the amount of air your lungs can inhale and exhale. Your lung capacity is how much you can inhale after…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - hip and pelvic strength
Exercises to increase your hip and pelvis strength
The primary role of your pelvis is to support the weight of your upper body when you are sitting. It needs to transfer this weight to your lower limbs when you are standing. Sitting and standing can place a lot of stress on your pelvis and hips. This strain can…
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