Saturday, August 16, 2008
Circuit Lesson
Last tuesday was my introduction to Circuit Training..
Although we tried a simple 3 station-movement circuit,
this tuesday circuit session aimed to equip the participants with the knowledge of designing a circuit to suit their needs...
When we talk about Circuit Training,
most people will have the idea of a GYM Circuit,
where participants attempts all the different stations...
however what i used to elaborate for my teaching,
is not what you might have in mind...
Here's what training-buddy have got to share!!
To design a good circuit workout, you will need to know the following:
1. What is the Objective of the workout??
- Strength??
- Endurance??
- Mental Resilience / Challenge??
- Fun??
- Movement??
2. What Equipments do you have??
- Nothing??
- Basic Dumb bells??
- Stairs / Steps??
- Space??
- Stack Weights machine??
Once you know the above, you're one step closer to developing a circuit training session that will work wonders for you!!
Benefits Of Circuit Training:
1. Minimal Equipment Required
2. Able to meet specific Fitness Goals based on selected Exercise, Intensity and Duration
3. Great for Individual as well as Group Participation
4. Participants Controls the intensity
5. Whopping Good Workout
eg. 1 - Movement Circuit
Movement Circuit are generally used in tandem with a weight loss program.
Such Circuit will see the participants moving throughout the entire workout,
hence the name..
The Skeleton of the Workout will always revolve around the 3 muscle group segregation:
1. Arms and Shoulders
2. Trunk and back
3. Legs
The different exercises selected,
must fall into the above mentioned sequencing so that the body gets some form of rest prior to the next station.
Participants are encouraged to jog from station to station so as to harness the benefit of continuous movement.
Remember, for weight loss to occur, one must consistently be moving throughout prolonged duration.
Try Creating a circuit on your own and most importantly, Have Lots of FUN trying it out with your friends too!!
If you require further clarifications, do drop us a note!!
Cheers!!
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Josh 97330703 blogged at 2:11 AM
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