LATEST FITNESS BLOGS

Trifocus Fitness Academy - diet
What is a good balanced diet for women?
Everyone needs to consume three major sources of energy, in their diet, daily: carbohydrates, protein and fat. Of these, carbohydrates should form the main source of total energy (45-65%), then fat (15-30%) and lastly protein (10-35%). Don’t forget about vitamins and minerals – they are also necessary for a healthy…
Read More
Trifocus Fitness Academy - Paleo diet
What is a Paleo diet?
Have you ever heard people speak about the Paleolithic era? That was the era when our ancestors still hunted and gathered fruits and vegetables from their surroundings; the time before agriculture and livestock. Our ancestors were also much more active then and they lived in a much harsher environment. The…
Read More
Why a Mediterranean diet is better than other diets
What do the Italians, Greeks, Spaniards and Frenchmen all have in common? They all follow a similar diet, called the Mediterranean diet, which emphasises healthy fats found in, e.g., olive oil, nuts and seeds. They also eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, bean and whole grains; and moderate amounts of fish,…
Read More
Trifocus Fitness Academy - keto diet
What are the principles of a keto diet?
The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) was originally devised to treat children with severe epilepsy. Because of its restrictive nature, these children need to see a registered dietitian regularly to check compliance, proper growth and seizure symptoms. Ketogenic diets focus on meat, fish, eggs, dairy fat (including butter, cream and…
Read More