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The “old body building way” vs. the Circuit training method.
As we have discussed before the “old body building” was and still is strenous work and does not make for a lean toner body unless you work hard continuously. It is very time consuming and can actual harm you physically if you over due it. Whereas Circuit training is a combination of high intensity aerobics and resistance training.
Circuit training is designed to be easy to follow and build muscle, targets fat loss and helps with heart and lung fitness.
An exercise “Circuit” is one completion of all prescribed exercises in your program and when one circuit is complete; you then begin the first exercise again and start your second circuit.
Generally, the time between circuit training is short with rapid movement on to the next exercise.
Circuit Training has many advantages over “the old body building way”
* Can be adapted for any size workout area.
* Can be customized for specificity; easy to adapt to your sport
* Participants normally work in small groups, allowing beginners to be guided by more experienced individuals, as well as benefiting from the supervision of the instructor.
* May be easily structured to provide a whole body workout
* May not require expensive gym equipment
According to the Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX: “Circuit training is the most scientifically proven exercise system. It’s time efficient and incorporates strength, flexibility and cardio in the same workout.”
Circuittraining programs often take an average of 30 minutes to complete, and offer the same advantages as a one-hour-long regular workout would provide. This also means that circuit training is an excellent choice for people who cannot afford to spend 2-3 hours at the gym on a regular basis.
Circuit training is a great way to exercise especially if you are not in the financial situation to afford “expensive” equipment.
Circuit training rotations can include push up, sit ups or other forms of abdominal training, jumping jacks and squat thrusts to name a few. Circuit training is a plan and can also be done using weight machines, elastic resistance or hand held weights.
Many times circuit training follows a specific them, such as combining different exercises or using boxing techniques.

With Circuit training a person does as many repetitions of an exercise as possible during a fixed time period, then moves on to the next exercise. This also allows for a “recovery time” before starting the next circuit.
Because Circuit training is so adaptable and can be used with any type of equipment available, it is the most sought after choice for people who want to exercise outdoors.
However, in a gym, Circuit training routine can include the treadmill, followed by abs works then followed by cardio, bicycle and so on. These are still done at a high intensity, but works far better than the “old” workout way and is much more effective in losing weight quickly and correctly.