Results from cardio/strength circuits? - Page 2

Rhonda · 09-21-10, 02:50 PM

How do you work in the circuit training? do you do it everyday or do circuit training one day and cardio the next?

I am coming to the end of my rotation and would like to start something new next week.

Right now I am heavy lifting (meso 2 and 3 rotation).

Rhonda

RedPanda · 09-21-10, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhonda

How do you work in the circuit training? do you do it everyday or do circuit training one day and cardio the next?

I am coming to the end of my rotation and would like to start something new next week.

Right now I am heavy lifting (meso 2 and 3 rotation).

Since I'm aiming for increased strength and endurance, rather than fat loss, I'm treating it as a strength day (no strength training the day before or after).

bzar · 09-21-10, 03:42 PM

i rarely do splits - i've always liked and benefitted from cardio strength circuits.

when i did CLX, my mindset was that i was getting an aerobic benefit being that my HR would shoot up during the "get extreme" part near the end (3 reps in slo-motion). i got results with that style too, probably because i usually do circuits w/cardio or AWT.

my physiology is responsive to all types of training. it usually takes 2 weeks to see how it is responding.

acescholar · 09-21-10, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PeakFitness

Lol! Sorry, it was I don't know! Sorry I got your hopes up!

Well, it's also a relief -- IDK sounded expensive

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Barbara P · 09-21-10, 04:22 PM

Results - first off, I am not looking to lose weight (although I'll never complain if I lose 5 pounds

) however....I AM looking to maintain fitness, strength, muscle tone, all that stuff, and seeing as I am coming up on my 58th birthday soon, all this stuff becomes more and more important.

So with that being said, I mainly use cardio/strength circuits (which I happen to LOVE) to mix up things. I think I maintain cardio endurance and strength better when I do straight cardio sessions and straight strength sessions.
But if you do the same thing all the time your body adapts...so I do throw in circuits. Plus they are just plain fun for me.

TinaT · 09-21-10, 04:25 PM

Are we talking about AWT? I love this! When I was consistant with AWT via the FIRM, I lost weight, had incredible cardio endurance and felt wonderful. I don't have time to do just weights and then a day of just cardio... ain't gonna happen. So getting the bennies of both in one shot is also very motivating and helps me to stick to it.

superfit41 · 09-21-10, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhonda

How do you work in the circuit training? do you do it everyday or do circuit training one day and cardio the next?

I am coming to the end of my rotation and would like to start something new next week.

Right now I am heavy lifting (meso 2 and 3 rotation).

Rhonda

It depends on how heavy you are lifting, I usually do Firms and rotate them with a Firm cardio (or other) workout. Something like a SS workout, of course you can do everyday since the weights are much lighter.
Sherry

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09-21-10, 02:50 PM
Rhonda Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MI	How do you work in the circuit training? do you do it everyday or do circuit training one day and cardio the next? I am coming to the end of my rotation and would like to start something new next week. Right now I am heavy lifting (meso 2 and 3 rotation). Rhonda

09-21-10, 03:42 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	i rarely do splits - i've always liked and benefitted from cardio strength circuits. when i did CLX, my mindset was that i was getting an aerobic benefit being that my HR would shoot up during the "get extreme" part near the end (3 reps in slo-motion). i got results with that style too, probably because i usually do circuits w/cardio or AWT. my physiology is responsive to all types of training. it usually takes 2 weeks to see how it is responding. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

09-21-10, 04:22 PM
Barbara P VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MiddletownCT	Results - first off, I am not looking to lose weight (although I'll never complain if I lose 5 pounds ) however....I AM looking to maintain fitness, strength, muscle tone, all that stuff, and seeing as I am coming up on my 58th birthday soon, all this stuff becomes more and more important. So with that being said, I mainly use cardio/strength circuits (which I happen to LOVE) to mix up things. I think I maintain cardio endurance and strength better when I do straight cardio sessions and straight strength sessions. But if you do the same thing all the time your body adapts...so I do throw in circuits. Plus they are just plain fun for me. __________________ DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile

09-21-10, 04:25 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	Are we talking about AWT? I love this! When I was consistant with AWT via the FIRM, I lost weight, had incredible cardio endurance and felt wonderful. I don't have time to do just weights and then a day of just cardio... ain't gonna happen. So getting the bennies of both in one shot is also very motivating and helps me to stick to it. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple