One of the most overlooked methods of training for individuals seeking to get back into shape or just beginning a fitness program is Circuit Training. In it simplest understanding, circuit training is a combination of resistance training and aerobic exercises designed to be easy to follow and target fat loss, muscle building and heart-lung fitness. Typically it may include 3-4 resistance exercises and 1 aerobic exercise conducted in a sequential fashion; that is, one after the other, with little to no rest in between each exercise. Typically the duration of each exercise ranges from 30-60 minutes.
A good circuit will train the entire body; for example:
- Push ups (chest and shoulder);
- Front lunges (legs);
- Bent over rows (lats);
- Sit ups ( frontal core);
- Good mornings (lower back);
- Jumping jack (cardio).
A special note, for those looking for maximum strength or maximum muscle size, circuit training is not the best work-out methodology. Other methods that emphasize load and intensity variations with maximum effort and more rest between sets should be explored.
The above video, sourced from YouTube, gives some good examples of circuit training sets. As with any exercise, be sure that you train at a level that is appropriate for your current fitness level and be sure that you modify any exercise to accommodate any limitation you might have.
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