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.
Keeping fat loss in mind, structure your routine to target at least 3-5 muscle groups. You will be best served using exercises that engage at least 2-3 muscle groups at once. I could give you lots of reasons why circuit training workouts should be a part of your routine. Here are just a few:
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. You also get the benefit of anaerobic cardio. Besides strength training, anaerobic short burst cardio is a necessary part of shedding fat quickly. By constantly exhausting your muscles circuit training fits the bill.
3. You can train big muscles with more frequency. Big muscles are the ones that use the most calories. However, they need more recovery time. By spreading the demand across 3-5 muscle groups,no single group gets overloaded. That means less recovery time which means more frequent workouts. This results in greater, quicker results.
Of course, even circuit training requires a well thought out routine. Your results willl only be as good as your routine. Light to moderate sweating, an elevated heart rate, and being lightly winded are all indications that you are on the right track.
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