Circuit training exercise programs: Do they really work?
Circuit training programs involve moving from one strength training exercise to the next, usually at a series of machine stations, in a specified amount of time. The goal is to work the major muscle groups in your upper body, lower body and core. Some circuit training programs alternate strength exercises with short bursts of aerobic activity, such as running in place. In addition, some centers and programs, such as Curves, provide this type of exercise session for women only, which many find appealing. Circuit training programs have several advantages. Circuit training can help improve strength and muscle endurance. Because you move through the exercises quickly, you don’t have to spend long hours in the gym. Also, the range of exercises provided by a circuit training program can help prevent boredom — which makes you more likely to stick with it. In addition, if you move quickly through the circuit exercises, you will get some aerobic benefits as well. Unfortunately, this type of pro
