METHODS OF TRAINING CIRCUIT TRAINING
Circuit Training Instructor led multi-activity workout “the planned execution of a series of exercises, in a predetermined sequence, for an allocated time or number of repetitions” (Dalgleish &Dollery 2001)
Benefits Full body workout Can train all components of fitness (x Training) Multi-level challenging workout for everyone Space and time efficient Requires little co-ordination Can be sports specific
Types of Circuit Training Studio based = circle Gym based = using CV & resistance machines Outdoor = ‘bootcamp’
Session Structure Pre-session = health screening Warm up – mobilizer, 1st pulse raiser, stretches 2nd pulse raiser Circuit Pulse lower Cool down – stretches, revitalizer Class feedback
Warm up Depends on;- Location/venue Space available Equipment available Content of circuit Co-ordination of class Preference of class Your confidence
Circuit Depends on;- Aim – aerobic strength endurance power (plyometric)
Planning THINK! Type of exercises Sequence of exercises Intensity Work/rest ratios Overall volume of workload
Exercises/activities THINK! Space Equipment Training aim Muscle balance Fitness & skill level of the group
Sequence THINK! Even distribution Alternate upper body / lower body Opposite muscle groups
Progression of Exercises To increase CV intensity;- Increase speed of the exercise Increase the pattern of movement Add arm movements Add travel Add impact
Progression of Exercises To increase strength of exercises;- Use full range of movement (ROM) Increase the resistance Decrease the speed of the exercise Emphasize eccentric phase
Work:Rest Ratios Work Rest Ratio Emphasis 60 seconds 0 seconds 1:0 Aerobic Endurance (advanced) 30 seconds 2:1 Aerobic Endurance (beginners) Muscular Endurance (beginners) 120 seconds 1:2 Muscular Strength 45 seconds 15 seconds 3:1 Aerobic Endurance (intermediate) Muscular Endurance (intermediate) 1:1 Suggested;- Combined CV & Resistance – Work 30-45sec : 10-15sec Rest Strength – Work 6-10reps/30-60secs : 1-3mins Rest Aerobic – Work 30sec-5mins : 0-2mins
Active Recovery Aerobic stations in between Muscular Strength Endurance (MSE) stations Alternate upper/lower body or muscle group exercises