You may be thinking “what the heck is a circuit” but I am here to explain. A circuit is basically a continuous work out made up of 3-12 different exercises. You do each exercise for 10-12 reps then move on to the next with out any break and repeat until done. Rest at the end of the whole circuit for about 1 minute and then repeat 4 times. This type of exercise ensures that you are keeping your heart rate up to get the maximum calories burned.
I prefer circuit workouts because they are challenging but you can also get them done in a quicker amount of time. This results in not being stuck in the gym for over an hour and barley breaking a sweat because you are taking long breaks.
I wanted to share with you an awesome leg day circuit that you can do with out even moving spots in the gym. For this workout you will need one dumbbell and a smith machine, thats it! I would also bring a lot of energy cause your legs will be jello after. View the swipe video here. Have fun!
You will be doing 10-12 reps each and repeating 4 times:
- Straight leg dead lifts (on smith machine)
- Sumo squats with dumbbell
- Lunges (right leg/left leg)
- Pulsing straight leg dead lifts with dumbbell
- Close stance squats
Emily Bragg Health &Fitness 