Circuit Workout

I see people standing around at the gym looking, well, bored. They lift, then rest and rest, walk to another machine talk to some friends then repeat the process. No wonder why people say they hate to exercise!

For most of us busy moms, we are squeezing in our gym time between a hundred other things in a day so you should maximize your time and your workouts by doing circuits. Circuits are my favorite way to exercise. You’re in and out of the gym with great results. Below is a circuit workout you can do at home or the gym. You just need a pair of dumbbells and a sturdy surface.

This circuit works a little bit of everything. The goal is to go through each exercise without resting until you complete the last one. Then have some water and start again. You should sweat and gain strength by the time you are done with the 4 sets. Good Luck. Let me know how you did!

This Circuit Workout is from mytrain360.com. Each exercise is associated with a video demonstration.

Circuit

Do 4 Sets of 8 if you are a beginner
Do 4 Sets of 16 if intermediate / advanced

Exercises

Rocket Hops on Bench: Place bench in front of you - Put one foot up on bench - Swing arms to help you jump up and switch feet quickly

4 – Count Body Builders: Begin standing - go into a plank position - Stand up

Boat Pose Shin Taps with Pole: Sitting on ground - Legs up - Pull pole with hands over head - Lower to knees and raise back up

Dumbbell Swings: Standing up - Feet wider than shoulder width apart - Hold one dumbbell at waist - Squat down - Raise dumbbell straight overhead

Decline Runners off Bench: Toes on bench - Start in push up position - Bring opposite knee towards opposite shoulder

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