Circuit Works is an intense aerobic and anaerobic workout jammed into 50 minutes. The transitions are quick and you have to pay attention.
I was confused initially as to how the class would work. This is an indoor work out in a small space.
There are treadmills and spin bikes for the cardio portion along with twelve different body part stations; no doubt this insures a full body workout!
Here’s the scoop according to Circuit Works:
Our classes switch from an Aerobic Cardiovascular exercise to an Anaerobic Resistance exercise every 60 Seconds, keeping the body from choosing the energy expenditure system it's going to use. This forces the body into a state of confusion, that we call the Zig Zag Theory.
Instructors review the class procedure and briefly describe how each machine/station is operated. They will be monitoring the class and correcting form, adjusting resistance and keeping track of the time so that the group hits the next resistance station/cardio station in 60-90 seconds.
During my Circuit Works session, the top of the studio has numbered monitors with a streaming video of the exercise you were to perform at each location. With sixteen athletes in class, the instructors could not give us constant individual attention. The monitors were a great help.
I am accustomed to outdoor workouts. Being inside was a change for me especially at this level of intensity. We split into an “A” group and a “B” group and kept the treadmills going at all times to keep the class on time that made me so nervous - I have hard enough time getting on and off the treadmill when I am starting and stopping it!
The instructors kept us on pace. This was tough. My endurance and stamina are strong, however, mixing in the intense weights/resistance stations for 60-90 seconds each was definitely a challenge.
My legs and back were on fire. I loved it. This is a fun workout to incorporate in to your current routine.
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