what exactly is circuit training?

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GTOgirl1969
GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
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I want to try it, to see if it burns more calories than doing my cardio in the morning, and my weight training in the evening.

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  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
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    I want to try it, to see if it burns more calories than doing my cardio in the morning, and my weight training in the evening.
  • banks1850
    banks1850 Posts: 3,475 Member
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_training
  • becca51
    becca51 Posts: 19
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    circuit training is where for each set you do 2-3 exercises which work different portions of your body. For instance, doing an arm, leg and back exercise per set.

    If you do this correctly, you shouldn't be resting inbetween exercises--thus, the rapid movement coupled with your blood having to quickly move from your arms, to your legs then back again--makes this weightlifting into a cardio exercise.

    From the stats I have read, most people will burn about 300-400 calories in an hour of circuit training. This may seem low in comparison to an hour on the elliptical--but you are gaining muscle and muscle raises your metabolism longer than pure cardio.

    I do it and love it.

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