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Circuit Routine Workouts

Circuit routine workouts can be challenging and efficient. They are a good choice if you want coordination, strength, endurance and flexibility and coordination, according to Sports Fitness Advisor, a fitness source maintained by certified strength and conditioning specialist Phil Davies.

They also can help you lose weight. Once you have been doing circuits for a while, your metabolism increases so you burn more calories even at rest.

  1. Total Body

    • A total body circuit routine should activate more than one muscle group at a time. Instead of just seeing the results of chiseled abs or lean legs, you'll have the overall result of a slimmer physique.

      Start with the Overhead Squat. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a rolled towel above your head so each hand is directly above each foot. Hold tightly to each end of the towel and squat. Lower your body into the squat without allowing your knees to over-extend your toes. With hands still over your head, holding the towel, come back to standing position. This is one repetition; 10 to 15 reps per set.

      This exercise works your gluteals, thighs, abdominals and arms.

    Abdominal

    • Be careful not to strain your neck.

      Abdominal routines come in various forms, so finding the routine that will work for you can be challenging. A good rule of thumb is to find an exercise that works your core muscles without straining your neck and back.

      Do the knee lift by lying flat on your back and placing a stability ball between your legs and under your knees. Lift the ball using your abdominal muscles, making sure the ball is secure within your legs and locked into place by both knees. Lift the ball toward your stomach until your hips are off the floor. Lower the ball and your legs back toward the floor without letting the ball or your feet touch the floor. This is one rep. Completing eight to 10 reps per set is ideal.

    Legs

    • Challenge your leg muscles and keep your heart rate up with wall squats. Place a stability ball between your back and a wall while standing. The ball should support your body without bearing all of your weight. With hands on your hips, slightly leaning on the ball, lower your body to the floor. As soon as your knees reach a 90-degree angle, begin to stand by allowing your back to help roll the ball upward on the wall. This is one rep. A total of 10 to 15 reps should complete a set.

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