Circuit training and why is it for you?The word circuit is derived from the latin word circe meaning one after the other.Circuit workouts are conducted back to back without any rest.Circuit is a series of exercises can be 6 to 8 sets of different exercises done back to back.So why should you opt for circuit workouts? 1.Burns loads of calories as you are in constant action and rest period is minimal.
2.Works both on strength and cardio vascular efficiency.Circuits boost endurance and enhance muscular strength.
3.Time saviour.If you are pressed for time,Circuits are the best to opt for.They are short,express way to train and save long hours in the gym. 4.Circuits are a form of high intensity training thereby boosting BMR,calorie expenditure and overall efficiency of the cardiovascular system. 5.Away from monotonous workouts.Yes circuit training if planned well,can be lot of fun.Adding in agility ladders,bosu,trx and different modalities can keep the enjoyment level high,body challenged and muscles guessing so also an excellent way to break plateaus.
Circuit training can be done on gym machines,free hand,only strenght,a combo of strength and cardio.We can use different forms of exercise routines.A few surya namaskars,followed by kickboxing and then do some squats,push ups,lunges etc. A sample of gym circuit:Working on full body. Incline press,Leg press,Lat pulley,Shoulder Press,Tricep Extension,Bicep Curl and Reverse Crunch.Do these exercises for 15 reptitions one after the other.Rest for a minute and repeat again.Beginners can do 1 circuit,whereas people who are intermediate or advance levels can opt for 2 to 3 circuits respectively. Variety is the key in Exercise planning.So get your circuit workouts planned by a fitness professional to get the maximum benefits... HAPPY XERSIZING!!
