Now that we've mastered...well, become familiar with stretching, it's time to introduce a basic circuit. Circuits are a great workout because they get the blood flowing and strengthen endurance. The big bonus for me is that with circuits, you lose body fat without also losing muscle, and who doesn't want that!? They're great for beginners, but once you become accustomed to working out and build some strength up, they're more of a warmup.
Remember, don't get discouraged! Try and follow this circuit as closely as possible, but if you feel overworked and out of your element, listen to your body and STOP!. The ever cliche saying "No pain, go gain" is not mean for beginners. It's okay to push yourself a little, but nobody knows your body better than you do, so listen to it :). Also, remember to BREATHE!
Some important lingo that will get you sounding like a pro in no time.
-Reps basically means the amount of times you complete an exercise in one set. If you did one set of 20 reps of sit ups, that just means you did 20 sit ups for one set. If you did 20 reps for 2 sets, you would complete 20 sit ups, rest, and then complete 20 more.
Here is one of my favorite beginners circuits. Try and stay to the rest times they suggest, as this is how you will get the most results. Let's face it, you're not doing this for a relaxing sunday afternoon, so make it worth it! Remember, stay fit, stay healthy and stay active!
Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. Did I mention you should hydrate?
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