Circuit Training Programs
The types of circuit training programs available nowadays can help you in so many different ways.
No matter what you’re trying to achieve if it’s burning a few extra pounds around the mid-section or just trying to mix up your boring regular gym sessions there is a circuit for you.
What i love about the different circuit training programs i do is that i can do them anywhere! It doesn’t matter on time, location or even equipment.
Circuit training incorporates strength training with cardiovascular training.
The benefits I’ve seen with my clients are increased muscle definition, improvement in all round fitness and less pounds around the mid -section!
Is circuit training really something you would pass up?
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Circuit training is a group of exercises performed one after the other with little to no rest between the exercises, usually completed 2 – 3 times.
“Here’s one I prepared earlier, ta da!!!”
Circuit Training Programs Part 1
| Day 1 |
| Skipping – 1min |
| Above Head Lunges – 10 Each Side |
| Close Grip Push Ups – 20 Reps |
| Mountain Climbers – 20 Reps |
| Day 2 |
| Bodyweight Squats – 25 Reps |
| Chin Ups – 5 to 8 Reps |
| Single Arm Bent Over Row – 15 Reps |
| Burpees – 10 Reps |
Each set to repeat 2 – 3 times with 1 minute rest between sets
1 full day of rest after back to back workouts.
Example:
Monday – Day 1 Workout,
Tuesday Day 2 Workout,
Wednesday – Rest
REPEAT
Here’s another.
Circuit Training Programs Part 2
| Warm-up – 5 Minutes |
| Cardio Vascular Training – 2 minutes |
| 10 x Push Ups, 10 x Bodyweight Squats, 30sec Prone Hold |
| Cardio Vascular Training – 2 minutes (different exercise to 1st cardio exercise) |
| 10 x Lunges, 10 x Close Grip Push Up, 20 x Mountain Climbers |
| Cardio Vascular Training – 2 minutes (different exercise to 1st & 2nd cardio exercise) |
| 10 x Burpees, 10 x Kettlebell Swing, 30 x Bodyweight Squats |
| Cool Down & Stretches – 3 Minutes |
So you can see how various circuit training programs are right? You don’t need to be a fitness professional to design yourself a great workout.
Here is one I designed for a travelling client who’s constantly out of town on business.
Circuit Training Programs – The Traveller
| 40 x Push Ups |
| 2 min Prone Hold |
| 40 Bodyweight Dips (Use a chair or solid table. To make it harder elevate your feet on another chair) |
| 6 Flights of Stairs x 3 |
| Rest 2 minutes & Repeat |
Any of these circuit training programs will give you a total body work out as you can see. No matter what your goal is cardio training, burning belly fat, or muscular development there’s a circuit training program for you.
The greatest thing I love about circuit training is the variety. No matter where you are or what you have you can smash out a quick circuit. Get out there grab your circuit training programs, vary things up and enjoy your training.
Let me know if you need any help
James Ramage
P.S – If you like this article then check out outdoor workouts and bodyweight workouts. These 2 articles are essential reading for designing any circuit training program.
P.P.S – These workout videos will help you get started
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