Circuit training

lynnie25

was it this??
how is it done?
reason why i ask is because i think this is what i'm doing at the gym..becasue i'm doing seven different things while i'm there..

TeenTchr

In circuit training you are working all different pars of your body. The gym I use is set up so if I start on one side and use each machine down to the other side I have accomplished a circuit.

Azdak

Traditionally, "circuit training" is used to describe a method of training that alternates strength and cardio intervals. It was originally developed to be a relatively compact, higher-intensity, "all in one" type of workout.

The structure usually consisted of alternating strength and cardio intervals--e.g. 60 sec doing a chest press followed by 60 sec of stepping on a riser--for a total time of 30-45 minutes. In terms of results, traditional circuit training result in about 40-50% of the increases in cardio and strength as compared to doing separate routines. The advantage was variety and time efficiency. The routine at Curves, as I understand it, follows the traditional "circuit training" pattern.

There are many variations that have been used, and the basic concept can be adapted to different populations and different fitness levels.

The term is sometimes used to refer to completing a "circuit" of selectorized strength machines, but that is not the original meaning.

ColinQ

Circuit training is used by the army and is a great way to lose fat and tone up, Its hard work though as you have to keep going.