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Trifocus Fitness Academy- holistic wellness
What is holistic wellness?
The principle of holistic wellness maintains that an individual consists of three aspects: body, mind as well as spirit. These components need to be integrated as one in order for the person to be well. Thus, the ‘whole’ person must be evaluated and treated when there is a health concern.…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - mantra
What is a mantra in relation to Yoga?
In Yoga a mantra is a sound that has significance but may not necessarily have a meaning. A mantra can be a word, a syllable or a sentence that is recited or chanted in repetition. It is the physical vibrational frequency that is emitted when chanting or reciting the mantra…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - kettlebells
What is a good beginner’s weight for kettlebells?
When it comes to picking a kettlebell size a few factors have to be taken into account. Kettlebell movements fall into one of two categories: Ballistic lifts: These are explosive lifts like swings, juggling, snatches, cleans and tossing. The grinds category involves windmills, Turkish get-ups, bent and overhead presses. When…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - kettlebells
Getting started with kettlebells: The hip hinge
The hip hinge is a fundamental movement around which the majority of kettlebell movements are based. This includes the swing, clean and snatch. What are the biomechanics of the hip hinge? The hip hinge is a posterior weight shift at the hips. Unlike in a squat, where there is maximal…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - nutritionist
What does a nutritionist do?
Nutritionists are in high demand as more people are seeking to get healthy. They are experts in the field of food and nutrition. Nutritionists provide personalized information for different individuals. They specifically focus on how various foods impact people in different ways. They develop meal plans and advise people on…
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Trifocus Fitness Academy - kettlebells
What do kettlebells do for your body?
Kettlebell training offers many benefits. It is an all-round tool that can replace most of the equipment used for a workout. Dynamic kettlebell workouts combine both strength and cardio training aspects. The unique shape of the kettlebell allows the body to perform many different ballistic and grind exercises in a…
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