Personal/Fitness Training Blog

saturated fats
Understanding The Difference Between Trans Fats and Saturated Fats
Not all fats are bad. Fats are an essential food group along with protein and carbohydrates. Good fats are essential to our health and the optimal function of our body. Healthy fats surround our internal organs to protect them; gives our body energy; keep us warm; help produce essential hormones;…
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Three Powerful Reasons To Work Out During Pregnancy
In the old days, pregnancy was thought of much the same way as a disease. So pregnant women were given the same sort of advice we’d give someone who was ill: Take it easy. Rest. Don’t exert yourself. Luckily, we know better today. We know that regular exercise actually benefits…
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How To Understand The GI Index
Eating the right foods is not only important for our waistline but for our health too. In society today, everyone is on the move and living busy lives. There is hardly time to make food so we buy ready-made food for convenience, and with this fast-paced lifestyle we are currently…
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elderly
Best Exercises For The Elderly
Advancing age comes with its own slew of challenges. A few of these are more noticeable than physical fitness. For many, getting older means far less time spent being active, which in itself can contribute drastically to the aging process. Maintaining body performance is important for the health of those…
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Why You Should Train For Muscle Endurance and Strength
People exercise for different reasons and to reach different goals. Some people exercise to increase their performance as professional sports athletes, to lose weight, gain weight, gain muscle, increase cardiovascular fitness or to look good. For every goal, there is a different way to exercise – such as endurance or strength…
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lemon juice
Benefits of Drinking Warm Lemon Water Daily
The bad news: You’ve got to ditch that morning cup of coffee. The good news is, the drink you’re about to replace it with promises to make you healthier and happier, fast. What is this elixir we’re talking about? Warm lemon water. Expert fitness professionals recommend you start your day with this…
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Trifocus Graduates Q&A
We Catch Up With Trifocus Graduate, Pelepele Lerato Maketa
Pelepele Lerato Maketa Q&A Why did you choose Trifocus Fitness Academy for your college? Had always wanted to study YOGA with a reliable institution, but had no idea which one would offer me the best and so I started asking around. I chose Trifocus fitness academy because It was recommended…
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mind-body connection
What is the “Mind-Body Connection” and How Can it Help You?
More and more scientists and doctors are talking about the power of the mind-body connection. It’s not a new idea: Hundreds of years ago, medicine men were treating the minds and bodies of their patients. But as Western medicine evolved, it somehow zoomed in on the body and forgot all…
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Trifocus Graduates Q&A
We Catch Up With Trifocus Ambassador, Manuela Incendiario
Manuela Incendiario Q&A Why did you choose Trifocus Fitness Academy for your college Being in the fitness industry for a number of years I have had the privilege of working with Trifocus and love their professionalism. Trifocus is World renown in the fitness arena and did a little  research that confirmed how highly recommend they are . I am a firm believer in choosing the best for my studies no matter the cost…
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The Value of Vitamin C
For years, people have known the benefit of Vitamin C with its ability to fight off colds and flu. What you may not have realised is that this vitamin plays a vital role in exercise. Here’s why. Benefits of Vitamin C Vitamin C is responsible for the growth of tissue It is…
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successful personal trainer
What Every Successful Personal Trainer Needs to Know
To succeed in your chosen profession, you need to have an edge. You can’t just rely on knowing the theory like the back of your hand. You need to be able to offer your clients and customers something that every other person in your profession doesn’t offer. Every personal trainer…
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