The workouts, Circuit training – anaerobic/cardiovascular – Bowflex Revolution User Manual

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The Workouts

Circuit Training – Anaerobic/Cardiovascular

Frequency: 2-3 Times Per Week Time: About 20-45 Minutes
Circuit training is a great way to achieve the benefits of strength training and cardiovascular training in one quick, challenging

routine. The idea is to move quickly from exercise to exercise, taking only as much rest between sets as it takes to set up the

next exercise (less than 20 seconds). One circuit equals one set of each exercise. Initially, start with completing one round of

Circuit 1. Then add an additional round of the same circuit. Once you reach three rounds of Circuit 1, add one round of Circuit

2. Add additional rounds of Circuit 2 as your fitness level increases. Repeat process with Circuit 3. Do not let your heart rate

exceed 220 minus your age. Perform each rep of each exercise slowly and with perfect technique. Count three seconds up and

three seconds down. Warm-up with 5-15 minutes of rowing or some other aerobic exercise before starting your circuits.

Circuit 1

Body Part

Chest
Legs
Back
Legs
Trunk

Exercise

Standing Chest Press
Standing Leg Kickback
Standing Lat Row Alternating
Standing Hip Abduction
Standing Trunk Rotation

Reps

8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12

Circuit 2

Body Part

Shoulders
Back
Trunk
Arms
Legs

Exercise

Seated Shoulder Press
Lying Lat fly
Seated Low Back Extension
Standing Biceps Curl
Leg Press

Reps

8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12

Body Part

Shoulders
Arms
Trunk
Legs

Exercise

Standing Rear Deltoid Row
Rope Pushdown
Standing Resisted Oblique Crunch
Leg Extension
Leg Curl

Reps

8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12
8-12

Circuit 3

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