what exactly is circuit training?

GTOgirl1969

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.

GTOgirl1969

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_training

becca51

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.