Endurance Training

A circuit is a series of strength and/or cardio exercises that are repeated two or three times with little or no rest between sets. It is a form of body conditioning or resistance training using high-intensity aerobics. It targets strength building and muscular endurance. An exercise “circuit” is defined as the completion of one round one of all prescribed exercises in the program. When one circuit is complete, one begins the first exercise again for the next circuit. Traditionally, the time between exercises in circuit training is short, often with rapid movement to the next exercise.

An all-strength circuit routine burns 30 percent more calories than a typical weight workout and offers more cardio benefits. A circuit that combines cardio and strength movements will melt away fat and sculpt muscle at the same time. It can also burn up to 10 calories a minute.