Circuit training is one of the best ways to get a full body workout in a minimal amount of time. You can do a circuit training routine almost anywhere using almost anything. The good thing about this kind of workout is that it provides strength training while at the same time, challenging the heart and lungs. So you get the best of both worlds with circuit training.
This is a great way to burn fat and test your physical capabilities. If you are looking for a challenging workout, circuit training may be just what you are looking for. A 20 minute workout is all you need to start seeing the benefits.
So how does it work?
A circuit training routine combines strength training with endurance exercises. By moving from station to station, you will be focusing on different exercises combined together to provide a very challenging workout.
An example circuit training workout would be:
Push-ups — Max in 2 minutes
Running, Bicycle, etc. — 2 minutes
Pull-Ups or Pull-Downs — Max in 2 minutes
Running, Bicycle, etc. — 2 minutes
Leg Extensions or Squats — Max in 2 minutes
Running, Bicycle, etc. — 2 minutes
Crunches — Max in 2 minutes
Running, Bicycle, etc. — 2 minutes
The workout above would give you a great full body workout and you can make it more or less challenging by raising or lowering the amount of time per exercise. You could also make it more challenging by going through the entire workout multiple times.
Note:
these workouts are especially good for those with very little time. You can do these routines in about 20 minutes. Of course that isn’t including the warmup and stretching that you should always do before and after a workout.
