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Circuit training in a single circuit of exercises
Circuit training in flexible. It can be done time-efficient way to build strength and
at the gym or at home, depending on the endurance of muscles. It is ideal for even
availability of equipment and time. those people who don’t have much time to
It consumes fat and can be used to fight spare for exercises.
obesity and related physical disabilities. 2. In one circuit, a variety of exercises can be
It builds and conserves lean body mass by involved, targeting various muscle groups
improving physical fitness and reducing of the body.
danger of disease. 3. Within a circuit, there is the flexibility to
It also boosts cardiovascular fitness and set the total number and type of station as
enable a person to do exercises for a longer per the level, age group, gender and other
duration. characteristics of the trainee.
A few contraindication to be kept in mind 4. The intensity of the training programme
with respect to circuit training are: can also be set and modified as per the
various work station.
It could be risky for those individuals who
suffer with high blood pressure and heart 5. Incorporation of different types of station
problems as they might not cope with the to break the monitory of the exercise.
rigourous and intense circuits. 6. It is usually a group training programme,
While adopting and executing circuit where one can seek motivation from other
training diabetic people should remember trainees in the group.
their blood sugar level. 7. It improves muscle tone and is the best
Those who suffer with arthritis should training to lose excess body fat. It is also
only do low impact exercises. better for building a lean look rather than
bulking out.
A person who has a recent knee or back
injury should avoid circuit training. 8. It is a complete body workout where
aerobic as well as anaerobic conditioning
Circuit training should also be accompanied can be performed at the same time and all
by a nutritious diet, like all other types of the muscle groups can also be trained at
training.
the same time.
importance of circuit training
1. Circuit training is supposed to be the most
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