Personal/Fitness Training Blog

Getting Fit - Trifocus Fitness Academy
Is there a shortcut to getting fit?
Getting fit is exceptionally hard work, especially for those who have been out of the game for a while. Muscle memory will only last for so long. You would be surprised how quickly your lung capacity can take a hit when you haven’t been jogging for a while. Reaching palpable…
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body running
How running can take its toll on your body
Running is regarded as one of the most effective cardiovascular workouts – especially for those looking to achieve their fitness goals while looking for a sustainable and enjoyable activity. Plus it’s something just about anyone can do (with a little practice). But for all the good that running does for…
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Kids playing outdoors and staying active to build fitness and healthy habits
Helping Kids Stay Fit
Regular exercise and physical activity is essential for promoting healthy growth in children. Helping kids stay fit is becoming harder to keep up with as life produces more and more comfy distractions like gaming consoles, social media and mobile devices. It seems that somewhere between entertainment and the busyness of…
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foods for gym performance
Foods that Increase Gym Performance
Eating healthily and ensuring that your body is given all of the nutrients that it needs is important for any active person. This is because food is the fuel that our bodies need to perform. There have been a great deal of food types that have been hailed as superfoods…
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What is exercise science?
Exercise Science: What is it?
Researching new and more effective workout techniques, enhancing performance through nutrition, helping athletes make the most out of each of their movements and allowing humans to understand the inner workings of the body and mind during times of peak performance… All of these owe their existence to the field of…
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#TeamTrifocus Brand Ambassador Jaco Van Wyk
Jaco van Wyk, #TeamTrifocus Brand Ambassador
#TeamTrifocus Brand Ambassador, Jaco van Wyk, is a sight for sore eyes. At the tender age of 20, he measures in at 1.74 cm and weighs 79 kg. Studying a BCom in BCom Entrepreneurship and Business Management at North West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom, we caught up with him after class…
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Nutrition and exercise
Exercise and the correct nutrition
Your body is a machine. This means that like any machine it needs the right fuel to perform properly when it is put through its paces. It is already well known that fat-burning and weight-loss exercises are more effective when coupled with a strict diet. But how much of a…
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workout variety
Balancing your body with different workout styles
Getting the most out of your workout routine requires no small amount of dedication and hard work. In addition to this, possibly more crucial to your results is how well you balance your workout routine to pay attention to all areas and needs of your body. By approaching your workout…
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fitness industry
4 Crucial areas in managing your own fitness business 
Starting and managing your own fitness business can be an incredibly challenging endeavour. This is especially if you are doing it without help. Many would-be successful personal trainers fail purely as they are overwhelmed by their expectations of running a fitness business. There is a lot to consider. But don’t…
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Why the world needs more fitness instructors
Why we need more fitness instructors out there
People rarely give full regard to the importance of the many role played by their fitness instructors. There’s so much more to them than simply pushing you harder and helping you to achieve your fitness goals. They can be your best friend, dietitian, unofficial therapist or even the jockey that…
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#TeamTrifocus Brand Ambassador, Owen Dunderdale
#TeamTrifocus Brand Ambassador, Owen Dunderdale
Owen Dunderdale is 26 and is a registered dietitian. He is 1.7m tall, weighing in at 88kg off season and 77kg in season. A proud member of #TeamTrifocus, we caught up with him. What is your background in the fitness industry? I have always had a passion for health and…
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