WHAT IS CIRCUIT TRAINING?

Circuit training has been around for ages in various styles, forms and names. Essentially, however, circuit training describes any class that includes you participating in a number of different exercises at different stations within small groups. Circuit training is a great way to get in shape and the social element of it means you’re likely to stay motivated and keep attending.

Typically, you’ll be participating in a circuits class exercise for 45 seconds, per exercise, with a short rest between each exercise.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A CIRCUITS CLASS?

Typically, a circuit training class will consist of a number of different exercise stations being set up around a room. The participants will be split into groups of two or three people, each starting at one specific station and doing the exercise at that station for a set period of time. Once the time’s passed, you get a short rest and you move on to the next exercise with the rest of your group. This cycle continues until the class is over and everyone’s completed all the exercises.