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And yes, they know that it is circuit training day for me.
I have noticed that most of the gym goers in our local gym are afraid of getting out of their usual routine — Monday and Tuesday for shoulder and chest exercises, Thursday and Friday for arms and abs exercises, and so on. They seem to be stuck in a regular set of activities, believing that regular weight lifting is all they need to accomplish their desired results.
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But I believe that if the lifter's aim is to really shed extra pounds and build functional muscles, then he should try incorporating circuit training in his regular schedule. Circuit training is a type of workout wherein one lifts lighter weights but varies his exercises to target different muscle groups. The workout also involves fewer repetitions per lifting activity and less rest in between. The focus is on having a variety of exercise methods.
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Circuit training is good for improving muscle endurance and increasing heart rate to burn more calories, just like what aerobic exercises do. Most fitness sites, like WebMD.com, usually recommend this type of training for people whose main goal is to lose extra weight.
There are different exercises which can be included in circuit training. For the purpose of sharing mine, I listed one of my circuit training routines below.
- Bench press – 12 reps
- Dumbbell curl – 20 reps
- Treadmill – 10 minutes
- Pull-ups – 10 reps
- Stationary bike – 10 minutes
- Squats – 20 reps
- Sit-ups – 30 reps
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Before trying this routine, consider asking an expert first about what exercise program fits you. It is always important to get professional advice before engaging in a difficult physical activity like circuit training.
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