The
desire to be fit and trim is something we all have to some certain degree. You
can’t argue with atavistic instinct and our inner caveman tells us that the
fitter and the stronger we our, the better our chances of survival will be.
Okay, so surviving the modern concrete jungle may require a completely
different skill set to our ancient counterparts, and yet fitness is still just
as important. Exercise is fundamental for good health, a healthy self-esteem
and it’s also a great stress buster!
One
of the most exciting and popular forms of exercise today is circuit training
and when you consider its many benefits and efficacy over the traditional
plodding for 30 minutes on the treadmill, it’s no surprise why. In this
four-part article series, PersonalTrainer Los Angeles speak to us about their favorite exercise system –
circuit training – and explain how it works and just why it’s so beneficial to
their clients.
So,
let’s begin!
Thank you for taking the time to speak to
us today! We know that a lot of Los
Angeles residents want to hear – straight from the
horse’s mouth – about the most effective system for fitness and weight loss. Can
you start by explaining to us what circuit training is?
Answer: “Sure! Circuit training is a method of
exercise that requires you to zigzag between cardiovascular training and
resistance training. You’ll spend one minute on the treadmill or bicycle
(cardiovascular) and then one minute on the circuit (resistance training). The
circuit itself consists of a series of gym equipment, with each station
focusing on working out, strengthening and flexing a different set of muscles,”
explain Los Angeles
personal trainers. “By the end of the circuit, you will have exercised every
major and minor muscle group in the body and you will have gotten a great
cardiovascular workout, too.”
So, you spend one minute doing cardio, and
then one minute doing resistance training. What kind of gym equipment does the
circuit consist of?
Answer: “That’s exactly right. If you’ve ever
been to a Gyms in Los Angeles
before, and most Los Angeles residents have, then you will be familiar with
most of the resistance equipment we use in circuit training. Each machine in
the series focuses on working out a different muscle group, and they’re
generally weights of some kind or form. What changes from station to station is
the group of muscles you need to flex in order to lift the weights.”
FAQ: Is interval training the same thing
as circuit training?
Answer: “No, interval training is something
entirely different although the concept is somewhat similar to circuit
training. Interval training can only be applied to a cardiovascular workout,
such as cycling or running on the treadmill,” explain Los Angeles personal trainers. “It involves
changing the intensity or speed of your workout so that you’re not just doing
the same thing for 20 or 30 minutes.
“For example, you may run for two minutes
and then walk for five minutes on an incline. Then you’ll run again for two
minutes and recover for five. The high intensity burst is interspersed by
longer periods of recovery. Interval training is popular, especially amongst
professional athletes because it increases strength and endurance. It’s also
way more effective and engaging than a uniform treadmill jog or cycle.”
Stay
Tuned for Part 2
To read more about Circuit Training and
how it works to provide Los Angeles residents with an incredible work out, stay
tuned for the second installment of this four-part article series.
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