My favorite way to get in a strength training workout is by performing a circuit.
Not only does it hit almost all major muscle groups, but a well-performed circuit also keeps you sweating.
Most of the time you will see people doing three sets of one exercise (ex bicep curls), with a 30-60 second rest in between; and then moving on to the next exercise.
With a circuit workout, you are constantly moving from one exercise to the next, with no actual rest time until you are finished.
This allows you to exhaust your muscles in a short period of time, while reaping the cardio benefits of keeping your heart rate elevated.
About the workouts
Each workout is structured basically the same.
There are a few (3-4) circuits, which are to be repeated twice each before moving on to the next circuit (with no breaks).
Example: After you complete Circuit 1 once, you will go back and repeat it immediately with no break. You then get a “rest” period (which is not actually rest, because you are still moving). THEN you move on to Circuit 2.
When you are finished, feel free to do the extra cardio + ab exercises, or to stop there (if you plan on getting your cardio in later).
Never skip stretching at the end.
I would aim to perform these 2-3 times a week, with a day off in between.
I only have a few written down so far, but will add more as time goes on. You can just repeat these for now, or make up your own!
**I am not in any way a trained professional. These are just workouts that I enjoy doing and have decided to share.
