The approach to training or working out is always one that is personal, and it is also always one that usually requires some type of motivation.
A great way to generate some motivation for working out is by keeping things interesting and switching up training – the same old routine can get pretty boring very quickly.
The benefits of circuit training are vast, but it’s important to consider the options to ensure that you’re choosing the best route for you and your body.
What Makes Circuit Training So Good?
Circuit training is the elite of the elite when it comes to training and keeping things fresh. Circuit training incorporates all muscle groups, fitness levels, and cardio & strength – it’s the total package that leaves nothing to the imagination.
This form of exercise is usually quick, so good for those on a time crunch or just want to be ultra-effective and squeeze in as many training exercises as possible in a short time.
Fair warning: intense is an understatement. One of the best parts of circuit training is that it is a full-body workout that focuses on heart rate, cardio & strength rather than one specific aspect, and this helps gym-goers to achieve their fitness goals more effectively.
Who is Circuit Training Best For?
Circuit training is welcoming and inviting to a variety of different people. It is recommended for those with some fitness experience and an established understanding of form, as it can be an intense experience for those new to working out. Beginners are welcome but should note that things will be fast-paced. There are only short windows for recovery between exercises, and many different exercises will be performed during the sessions. But that’s okay – learning is available to all!
Circuit training is also a fantastic form of training if you get bored quickly or like to train with other people as a form of motivation. Circuit training is also accessible because it can involve as little or as much equipment as you’d like.
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Endurance
When you think of endurance, you may think of long-distance running or playing an entire game of a specific sport. With circuit training, improving muscular endurance is at the forefront with a high number of reps per exercise. Endurance is the body’s ability to keep up with activity for a more extended amount of time.
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Strength
Usually, strength is associated with lifting heavy things and putting those heavy things back down. Circuit training includes various exercises with moderate to heavy weight limits.
Upper body and lower body strength exercises during circuit training prioritize performing a high number of reps until almost failure to stimulate muscle growth. This type of strength that circuit training builds is helpful in exercise and everyday life.
Full Body
Back day, leg day, arm day, core, and everything in between don’t necessarily need to be split throughout the week when circuit training. Circuit training emphasizes a full-body workout and alternates exercise to exercise.
For example, when performing pull-up reps until failure, your lower body receives some recovery time, and the following exercise could be bodyweight squats.
Effective
Let’s be honest: our most significant gift in life is time. If you’re usually short on time, a high-quality workout that ticks the necessary boxes efficiently will be really important for your lifestyle.
There are minimal breaks during circuit training, and you can quickly complete your workout. If you are doing 2 hours’ worth of circuit training, you need to level up circuit training appropriately to receive maximum results.
Heart Health
One of the biggest benefits of circuit training is that it combines strength training with cardiovascular exercise. Your heart rate is continuously elevated with little rest in between, allowing the heart to push more blood into the body with less effort.
Circuit training workouts also improve lung capacity with more effective breathing during your workout. Heart health is always something we hear about taking seriously, and circuit training is definitely a way to do that at any age.
Calorie Burn
Circuit training is a high-intensity workout and can burn a massive amount of calories in a short amount of time. Circuit training does this by keeping your heart rate high and targeting multiple muscle groups to help boost your metabolism.
You will continue to burn calories even after your workout.
Weight Loss
Circuit training includes both strength training and cardiovascular exercises that help improve body composition by building muscle and losing fat. It is a great way to work towards fat loss as the body will continue to burn calories after your workout and keeps things fun & motivating.
Mood
We all love a good mood-booster; let’s be real, we all need something in life that consistently does that for us.
Circuit training is a way to prioritize your mental and physical health while letting endorphins do a lot of the work for you. It will not come as a surprise when you leave in a better mood than when you first walked in – even if you are drenched in sweat.
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