What is Circuit Training?
A typical circuit training workout consists of 10 to 15 upper and lower body exercises or stations completed in succession, primarily for a set time (anywhere between 30 seconds, up to possibly 2 minutes) with minimal rest in between. Circuit training offers variety and can improve strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination - all in one session.
The benefits of circuit training include:
- Easily structured to provide a whole body workout
- Don’t need a lot of expensive equipment
- Participants work at their own pace and fitness level, allowing beginners to train alongside athletes
- Sessions can be adapted for any sized workout area
- Circuits can be customised to a certain sport or type of session, eg: a boxing circuit
- Time effective - a circuit may last 30 minutes up to 60 minutes, including warm up and cool down
- Offers variety for participants in every session
- Proven way to improve health and fitness fast
Body weight exercises include:
- Push Ups
- Sit Ups
- Squats
- Lunges
- Shuttle Runs
Body Weight training is extremely popular for boot camps and outdoor training sessions.
In the gym, types of cardio machines used include:
- Rowers
- Treadmills
- Cross Trainers
- Stationary Bikes
- Stair Climbers
