circuit training

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any group of two or more exercises performed in a pattern

what is a circuit

a series of exercises in which a person moves from one station to another

what is circuit training

alternating and emphasizing different exercises

circuits can be designed to improve the five components of fitness by:

1. Station-Squats with weighted bar Purpose-Muscular strength in legs for power 2. Station-Jump Ropes Purpose-Cardiorespiratory for running bases 3. Station-Medicine ball twist from side to side Purpose-Strengthen oblique's for batting 4. Station-Push ups for muscular endurance Purpose-Strengthen chest and arms for throwing 5. Station-Box steps Purpose-Cardiorespiratory

create a 5 station circuit for baseball and give the purpose for each exercise

1) jump rope 2) hurdle strength 3) agility rings 4) kung fu stretch

design a circuit that alternates cardio respiratory endurance and flexibility

1) shoulder press 2) squats 3) stretch band seated row 4) lunges

design a circuit that alternates exercises based on upper and lower body exercises to develop muscular strength

1) cardio respiratory 2) muscular strength exercises 3) cardio respiratory 4)flexibility exercises 5) muscular endurance exercises

design a circuit to improve the 5 components of fitness by alternating types of exercises

cardio respiratory indurance

exercises using large muscle movements and raise your heart rate will circuit training improve

you can meet your training goals in a short time

one of the best benefits of circuit training is:

muscular strength

using stations that use resistance to overload your muscles will improve:


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