Circuit Workouts – The Best Way To Burn Fat!
December 21, 2011 by admin
Filed under Circuit Training
Article by Bill Forestell
Circuit workouts are without a doubt the best routines to not only lose fat but also to improve your cardiovascular efficiency. And if that wasn’t enough, circuit workouts will also save you a lot of time in the gym so you can spend more time throughout the day getting other things done.
What are circuit workouts anyway?
Circuit workouts basically combine strength training with cardio. Circuit workouts will consist of several exercises being performed back to back without a rest interval in between transitions. The concept works best when you focus on “compound” movements that work multiple muscles at once. These compound movements will not only keep your heart rate elevated – which is where the cardio benefits come in – but by performing compound movements rather than isolation (single muscle) exercises, you’ll end up burning more fat as well.
Why do circuit workouts burn more fat?
Circuit workouts are so effective because they manipulate hormone levels. High intensity circuit workouts will increase lactic acid accumulation. In turn, the increased blood lactate levels stimulate the release of growth hormone. Growth hormone – which is secreted from the pituitary gland – helps transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation. In other words – it helps you burn more fat.
Sample circuit workout
Circuit workouts will typically look something like this..
Bench Step Ups / Push Ups / Squats / Pull Ups / Medicine Ball Twists
All of these exercises would be performed back to back without taking a break as you transition between movements. You would perform each exercise for a minute (do as many repetitions as you can within the time frame) and only once you’ve completed the entire circuit will you be allowed to rest. Once completed, you would then either repeat the circuit or move on to different circuit workout grouping.
Sample circuit workout
Circuit workouts will typically look something like this..
Bench Step Ups / Push Ups / Squats / Pull Ups / Medicine Ball Twists
All of these exercises would be performed back to back without taking a break as you transition between movements. You would perform each exercise for a minute (do as many repetitions as you can within the time frame) and only once you’ve completed the entire circuit will you be allowed to rest. Once completed, you would then either repeat the circuit or move on to different circuit workout grouping.
Where can I find a good circuit workout to follow?
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Bill Forestell is a certified personal trainer and fitness author with over a decade of industry experience.
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