Circuit Training - Quick Routines for Amazing Exercise Results

Circuit training is a very effective way to get your body into shape. You do not need to spends hours at the gym. A good, solid training routine will take you about 20 minutes start to finish.

Training exercise in a circuit is perfect for those looking to add some aerobic fitness while strength training, or to lose some weight fairly quick. I personally love circuit training because you are never on one exercise for very long. This keeps my workout exciting and exergetic and if you really push yourself, it can be better than spending an hour at the gym.

Honestly!

So if you are looking for quick and effective way to lose weight and get in shape, then this is the workout for you.

What is Circuit Training?

In general, exercises are usually performed for 30 seconds to 1 minute with no rest in between. You could also set up multiple circuits with a break in between if you are getting back into shape like the simple circuit routine below.

• 3 exercises circuit
  
• 1 minute rest
  
• 3 exercises circuit
  
• 1 minute rest
  
• 3 exercises circuit

You can do the exercises on different exercise machines at the gym, or perform a number of different body weight and free weight exercises at home. Check out some of our exercises.

Benefits of Training in a Circuit

Due to the quick pace of the training, training in a circuit offers the body the benefits of both aerobic and weight training. Since you change from one exercise directly into another exercise, your body is constantly motion burning calories. At the same time, you heart is pumping building your cardiovascular endurance.

Easily Personalized

Training can be adapted for any personal goal - whether you want to work on those arms, get lean sexy legs, or work on quick feet.

With and endless number of combinations you can put together a routine for any day of the week. You can opt for a total body workout or just work on a specific body part.

Time Efficient

Let's face it. We're all bus these days and do not have time to spend an hour at the gym all the time. This type of training allows for a total body workout in only 20 minutes.

You Can't Get Bored

With an almost endless number of possibilities you do a different workout every day of the week. You can even pair up with a partner and mix and match workouts, or challenge each other to make the most intense workout.

Training Precautions

Remember, you are doing both weight training and aerobic exercise, something your body may not be used to. This will demand more from your body than doing either alone.

Start with lighter weight and higher reps and move up from there.

ALWAYS warm up before starting your routine. As I said, you are putting extra demand on your body so make sure to get your muscles nice and loose and ready for the stress.

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