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difference between circuit training and aerobics??

mycrazy8splus1
mycrazy8splus1 Posts: 1,410 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
anyone know the difference between circuit training and aerobics? I'm not sure what I am doing or how to chart it.

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  • mycrazy8splus1
    mycrazy8splus1 Posts: 1,410 Member
    seriously?? No one knows???
  • mycrazy8splus1
    mycrazy8splus1 Posts: 1,410 Member
    bump
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    LOL! No one wants to answer!

    Circuit training is generally strength training exercises performed back to back to back (in a circuit) without rest. Sometimes you may alternate strength with cardio. So it can be be bench/leg press/shoulders/back/etc or bench/jumping jacks/shoulders/run in place/ab machine/floor sprints.

    Aerobics is generally non strength continuous movements to keep your heart rate up for X number of minutes. And adding 3 lb dumbbells doesn't turn it into a circuit.

    When in doubt, log the lessor of the two calories.
  • alexias9
    alexias9 Posts: 12 Member
    aerobics is cardio and not always with weights. circuit training is more strength training
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