Circuit Training for Weight Loss

Circuit training is a fantastic way to improve fitness and strength, which can be done in a gym or at home. Circuit training is traditionally a set of aerobic and strength exercises carried out at stations around a gym / sports centre hall. Typically they are between 10 and 15 stations where exercises are done for a set time, usually one or two minutes, before moving on to the next station. If you are looking to lose the beer belly, circuit training might seem like an unorthodox method however the results will be plain to see. The combination of aerobic exercise through the movement and strength exercises will give you an all over workout, great when trying to lose weight.

Main positives of Circuit training:

Circuit training is a fantastic all over workout and many positives can be drawn. Beer belly have compiled a list of the following:

• Excellent basic workout to condition and strengthen the body:
  Body conditioning is key for weight loss. If previously you were involved in little or no exercise then circuit training can strengthen the body and provide the conditioning your body will need to get through the exercise regime.
• Easy to work every muscle in your body
  Unfortunately there is no such thing as spot weight loss. The whole body has to lose weight and not one area can be concentrated. Circuit training works every muscle in the body so this step can be increased significantly by adding circuit training to the exercise regime.
  
• Can be adapted for any size workout area
  Any exercise which can be adapted wherever you are is a huge positive. I hear people constantly saying they don’t have the time to go to the gym or where they live is too small. Circuit training can be done anywhere. All you will need is a good schedule and you will be away.
• Does not require expensive gym equipment, you can do circuit training at home
  This echos my point above. Many circuit training schedules don’t even incorporate weights and if they do they are merely dumbbells which can be easily bought from many stores and are inexpensive. The main focus of circuit training is to have the body moving while still providing some strength work.
  
• Can be customised for specificity; easy to adapt to your sport
  Customisation is huge with circuit training. If you are struggling with an arm injury then the emphasis can be placed upon the legs. If you want to work out a specific area or tailor this to a specific need then It can be done. The beauty of circuit training is there is no right or wrong circuits/schedules. There are hundreds available and even then you can change them to suit your own needs.
  
• Can be incorporated into a beginners weight training routine
  As mentioned previously the circuit training schedule is adaptable and can be tailored or incorporated in any way to suit the individual and their own personal needs.
  
• Circuit training is an excellent way to help to lose weight.
  The big one that everyone wants to read. Circuit training does help you lose weight. It’s a fantastic weight loss program and one everybody should introduce to their weight loss schedule. Why not join a circuit training class once a week? It will really provide some variety to your work out and give you a different perception on losing weight while meeting some new friends at the same time. Bonus!
  

Circuit training for Weight loss video:
Introduction video which shows some circuit training techniques which can be done within the gym for weight loss.

Tom Holland Circuit training video:
Tom Holland is a well known fitness guru in the US and his Circuit training guide is simple yet extremely effective advice.

Overview:
For us guys it may seem like a less glamorous way of losing weight. Guys automatically assume that working out means the amount of weights you can lift while looking in the mirror wearing a tight vest. That’s not true. You may become strong and have a new friend in the mirror but that alone won’t help you lose weight. Weight loss is hard work. Weight loss involves a combination of no booze, a good diet (sorry no takeaways) and a combination of aerobic exercises mixed with some body conditioning and weight work. Its not easy, believe me I know but the end results can be rewarding if you work at it. Circuit training may come across as a less glamorous look at losing weight but it’s a successful one and one which will help you lose weight significantly.

Starts searching for circuit training schedules online today! Have a good day.

Thanks for reading,

Beer Belly Ryan

Resources:
Motley Health
R Fit.com