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Fitness Circuit Training

June 12th, 2010 No comments

Fitness circuit training will take you through a series of exercise stations, with short rest periods between each station. The amount of stations can range 4 to 10.

Traditionally, circuit training programs were developed to increase muscular endurance and included exercises to help improve muscular endurance such as the bench press, push-ups, leg press and sit-ups.

A circuit would consist of 4 to 10 stations with a low impact aerobic warm-up and cool-down station (you might use a stationary bike). The exercise stations could be set-up using free weights and/or weight machines that train one muscle at a time.

An example of circuit training exercises using your environment is par course exercise training. This style intersperses jogging or walking with numerous strength, flexibility and muscular endurance exercises.

(Liquid Vitamins)

Aerobic circuit training for women is particularly very popular. Four to eight aerobic exercise stations are used with one to five minutes per station with a 15-30 second rest between stations, this is considered one circuit. The different stations will be set up with stationary cycling, elliptical rider, treadmill, stair climbing on a stair master at a moderate pace and the use of a rowing machine.

It will depend on the number of stations that are set-up but the number of circuits completed usually adds up to 20 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise.

One thing to remember that will help you to be successful is to not train to failure at each station. What I mean by this is when the appointed time is coming to an end for that station, you should be able to complete the designated time with out having exhausted yourself.

(fitness experts)

You should be training some where between 50 percent and 70 percent of your functional capabilities

When participating in circuit training you will notice an increase in strength, improved muscular and aerobic endurance and last but not least weight loss.

Hans K Anderson

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Key To A Long Lasting Exercise Program

June 3rd, 2010 2 comments

How would you like to know the key to a long lasting exercise program, well I’m about to tell you.

It’s really very simple, find the exercise program or style that you like. Many people who begin an exercise program will go with their friends and then train how their friends are training.

In the beginning it’s a great way to get started and it can be quite social hanging out with your friends while you workout.

If after a short period of time you are really into your workout, then your all set.

If however you find your losing interest then you may need to find another form of exercise, one that you will enjoy a lot more.

You might be interested in weight training routines, swimming workout, you could try a yoga lesson or you could buy fitness equipment for your home. Your options are endless.

The point is if you don’t like or enjoy your workout, your not going to stick with it. Whether you lift weights, walking for exercise, take yoga, swim, train in your own home find what it is that you like. When you accomplish this, exercise will no longer be work, but play.

Hans K Anderson

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