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Squats can be one of the best exercises to improve your strength and to tone as it is a functional exercise. However, with that said you, will need to do the squat correctly in order to achieve the maximum benefit. What most people do not realize is that they are already squatting…

Which biceps exercises are best for building mass?

So many people are obsessed with arm training (especially some men) and building great biceps. This comes with a big chest and arms. If people notice your good-looking arms, they will know you are on top of your training game. When you aim for maximum size, the importance of lifting should…

Is Pilates beneficial for men too?

Is Pilates beneficial for men? Think about this: it was developed by a man called Joseph Pilates; it has been used as a training vehicle for top athletes, both men and women, for over 50 years; and men have been seen prominently as trainers and publicists of the method throughout…

Why you should eat nuts guilt free

As part of a balanced diet, nuts are extremely good for you. Granted, these nuggets of goodness do contain high amounts of fat – which is why if you enrol in any organised weight-loss programme the nutritionist will limit your intake of nuts. This being said, nuts do contain various…

The ten amazing benefits of coffee

Coffee is the second-most traded commodity on earth (after oil). However, given the health benefits of coffee, maybe it should be the MOST-traded commodity? Let’s take a look at the ten benefits of coffee. 1. It’s a super-antioxidant Scientists have found that coffee is very high in antioxidants. You’ll get more antioxidants…

At what age should men start lifting weights?

The question that often comes to mind is at what age men should start lifting weights. The biggest concern is that young men’s bodies are still developing and their epiphysis – also known as growth plates – are not closed yet. Of concern is that repetitive injury to the growth plates may hinder growth.…

A fitness role model: Christeline Caldeira

When you speak to Christeline Caldeira, you don’t want to stop. She is an engaging, likeable and truly special person. The great thing is that she doesn’t come across as an individual who’s achieved what she has, in the fitness industry, merely because of self-discipline and never eating what she…

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Optimise your weight-training routine to increase your endurance and strength

Gone are the days when the only people who trained with weights were men interested in bulking up. Today, weight training to increase endurance and strength has become popular with both sexes. Why? Building strength makes endurance activities, such as spinning, a lot easier. During a spinning class, you’re required…

Is tomato juice the forgotten health elixir?

Your crazy aunt – the one who drinks litres of tomato juice every week – may be a whole lot smarter than you thought… Why? Tomatoes are among the most nutritious fruits on the planet. Unlike some other “superfoods” that you have to hunt down at tiny, pricy, health food stores,…

6 of the best exercises to do

Having one of those weeks where you’ve barely made it to gym? Do you find yourself missing leg day too often because life’s commitments are weighing you down? Maybe you just don’t know where to start… Well here’s your answer! Below are six important exercises, which will give you the perfect way…

Dylan Dawson: Dedicated to Fitness

If we had to sum up Dylan Dawson – one of our #TrifocusBrandAmbassadors – in one word, it would be ‘determined’. Everything that he does is geared towards developing his body into a well-oiled machine. By his planning and forethought, you’d probably guess that he’s a man who’s lived and…

Is Your Athlete Mentally Well Conditioned?

Your athlete shouldn’t be limited to physical conditioning alone. To be mentally well conditioned is just as important. Sally Tamarkin agrees. “Being mentally tough means that no matter how brutal the circumstances—whether it’s your 14th hour running through a desert in high temperatures or you’re halfway through a 400-rep workout that includes pull-ups…

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