If you want rapid fat loss, circuit training workouts are for you. The concept of circuit training is simple. Move through a sequence of 3-6 exercises. Do one set of each exercise then move on to the next one. Sets should last for 30-60 seconds with a rest time between sets of 10-60 seconds. Of course, your level of fitness will determine how long you work and rest.
Since I’m talking about losing fat, your circuit should be comprised of resistance exercises and focus on 3-5 muscle groups. Exercises that recruit multiple muscle groups at once are best. So exactly what is it that makes circuit training so effective? Truthfully, there are several great reasons to consider. Here are the ones that I believe to be most important.
1. You will engage more muscle in less time. Circuit training allows you to shift your focus to different muscle groups. Therefore, when one is fatigued and in need of recovery, you can work another. Instead of spending time on rest, you spend it working. This is working hard and working smart.
2. It is also a form of anaerobic cardio. There is a lot of disagreement on how necessary cardio is for shedding fat. The fact is, cardio is a requirement of an effective program. However, it should be anaerobic (not aerobic) cardio. By using up the oxygen stores within the muscles, circuit training workouts accomplish this.
3. Large muscle groups can be trained more often. This is a major deal because large muscle groups are the ones that burn the most energy. Of course that means they also use up more calories as well. The catch is that they need more recovery time than small muscle groups. However, with circuit training workouts no muscle group will be overloaded. That means shorter recovery time, more workouts, and better results.
As effective as circuit training is, you still need to put thought into your workout plan. The quality of your routine determines the quality of your results. Some signs that your routine is working are an elevated heart rate, being slightly winded, and light to moderate sweating.
Circuit training workouts have been around for decades. That is simply because they work. Stop by Vaughn Council’s site and get one of his free fat loss workout plans today!
