How to Cardio Circuit Train

One of the things that holds many people back from daily exercise is boredom. It can be quite a daunting task to be stuck to a cardio machine for 45 minutes to an hour. That is when circuit training can help to relieve some of those trapped feelings of boredom.

Things You'll Need

• Cardio Machines
• Jump Rope

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Instructions

• 1

  Divide your work out into 6 segments. Take your typical time spent doing cardio and split it into 6 segments. For this example we will say that your normal work out lasts 45 minutes.

• 2

  Start on the treadmill. Warm up for about 10 minutes at a walking or leisurely jogging pace. This will help to warm up your muscles and get you ready for the work out ahead.

• 3

  Move to the jump rope. Jump rope for about 5 minutes to get your heart rate going.

• 4

  Move to the elliptical. Stay on the elliptical for about 20 minutes. Vary your intensity while riding. Start with 2 minutes of regular intensity, followed by 1 minute of high intensity workout, followed again by 2 minutes of regular intensity

• 5

  Move back to the jump rope. Jump rope for another 5 minutes trying to keep your heart rate up.

• 6

  Move back to the treadmill. End your session with 5 minutes more on the treadmill at a leisurely pace to cool your muscles back down, and prevent cramping once you have finished your work out.