Circuit Training Workouts

Circuit Training Workouts have been around for many years and they are a great way to get a Total Body Workout in the shortest amount of time possible. The basic principle in circuit training is to quickly move from one exercise to the next so your heart rate does not slow down. By doing this you can not only build strength but you can get a great cardio workout at the same time and burn calories.

I like to apply this theory to my lifting exercises. Usually I will alternate upper body and lower body exercises so I don't burn out any one muscle group and can continue the workout for longer periods of time.

If you are strictly interested in the cardio side of circuit training then do longer sets (1-2 minutes) with lighter weights; however, if you are wanting to build larger muscles then you can do shorter sets (30-45 seconds) and lift heavier weights.

Circuit Training is a great way to not only build muscle and burn fat but it provides relief from the boring routine of traditional cardio workouts.