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Circuit Training Introduction SECOND EDITION Five for Life Program CIRCUIT TRAINING Authors: Karen Cowan, Ron Malm, Amy Lutz and Carrie Murphy Reviewer: Robert Lutz, MD, MPH Second Edition Revised March 2012 Copyright © 2004, 2012 by Focused Fitness, LLC All Rights Reserved Focused Fitness, LLC First edition publlished 2004, Second edition published March 2012 No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the author, except where permitted by law. Printed in the United States of America 2426 S. Dishman Mica Road – Spokane Valley, WA 99206 – Ph: (509) 327-3181 – F: (509) 927-8551 Table of Contents ..................................................................... Preface ii CIRCUITS ........................................................1 To the Teacher Category 1: Body Weight Circuits.....................................66 Circuit Training Introduction .................................2 1. Body Blaster &LUFXLW7UDLQLQJ$GYDQWDJHVDQG%HQH¿WV ...........3 2. Fitness Frenzy Essential Information.............................................4 3. Jump on the Fitness Train Table ([HUFLVH0RGL¿FDWLRQDQG3URJUHVVLRQ of Contents4. Muscle Meltdown ([HUFLVH,QWHQVLW\..................................................................... 5. Mush-to-Muscle Preface ii CIRCUITS ),773ULQFLSOH 6. Partner Power To the Teacher ........................................................1 Category7. Shape-It-Up 1: Body Weight Circuits.....................................66 Circuit Training Introduction .................................2 ............................9 1. 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Full Fitness (Overall Fitness) Warm-ups and Cool Downs.................................19 Category7. Get 4: Loose Fitness (Flexibility) Measurements Circuits.......................95 8.1. GoodCardio Times Challenge (Overall Fitness) 9.2. MuscleDo More Madness than Fuddle (Overall Through Fitness) the Shuttle 10.3. Pump…Pump…PumpFlex, Bend, Twist and Stretch It Up (Muscular Strength and 4.Muscular Just What Endurance) the Doctor Ordered 11.5. UltimatePush the Four Floor (Overall Fitness) 6. Sweet Sixteen Warm-ups and Cool Downs.................................19 Category7. Where’s 4: Fitness the Core Measurements Circuits.......................95 1. Cardio Challenge 2. Do More than Fuddle Through the Shuttle 3. Flex, Bend, Twist and Stretch 4. Just What the Doctor Ordered 5. Push the Floor 6. Sweet Sixteen i 7. Where’s the Core © 2004 Focused Fitness All rights reserved. i © 2004 Focused Fitness All rights reserved. Table of Contents (continued) Detailed Instruction of Functional Category 5: Sports Skills Circuits.....................................104 Equipment Exercises:..........................................20 1. Basketball Jumble 'XPEEHOOV :HLJKW%DUV 2. Bulls Eye 6WUHWFK%DQGV 3. Fit for Hoops 0HGLFLQH%DOOV 4. Fit to Score 6WHS%R[HV 5. Fit to Spike 6WDELOLW\%DOOV 6. Off the Wall $JLOLW\5LQJV 7. Soccer Superstar Detailed Instruction of Exercises........................54 %RG\:HLJKW([HUFLVHV '\QDPLFDQG3O\PHWULF0RYHPHQWV Category 6: Theme Circuits...............................................114 1. 60 Seconds and Counting 2. Circus Act 3. Scooter Mania Category 7: Additional Circuits.........................................119 1. Measure My Skills Glossary ...............................................................129 2. Partner Pair Off 3. Ride the Wave 4. Skill-Related Fitness Check 5. Upper and Lower 6. Warm-Up Cardio Fit Switch 7. 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Circuit training is an organized exercise training model that The popularity of circuit training is evident throughout gyms employs a wide variety of functional, locomotor, and motor and health clubs across the United States. People choose movements into one traditionally, fast-paced workout. It is a to exercise using circuit training programs because of the versatile tool that gives participants the freedom to combine HQMR\PHQWRIJURXSH[HUFLVHWKHDELOLW\WRPDLQWDLQLQGLYLGXDO DHURELF DQDHURELF UHVLVWDQFH DQG ÀH[LELOLW\ H[HUFLVHV WR intensity levels, and the variety in exercise selection. Above meet individual or group needs. all, many students and adults claim that circuit training is one Circuit training can improve the components of fitness as well RIWKHPRVWHQMR\DEOHDQGIXQPRGHVRIH[HUFLVHWKH\KDYH as strengthen the aerobic and anaerobic systems. 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Themes: Holidays, Reality TV, and Game show Students can wear pedometers to track their steps and, at the conclusion of the circuit, Circuit training can be individualized: determine who achieved the most steps. It provides opportunities for differentiated Students can work in small groups or teams to instruction to meet students at their ability level. compete during circuits. It allows students to exercise at their intensity level while exercising with others. Circuit training can be customized based Circuit training does not require equipment. on program variables or for desired student Circuit training can be done with a large or small outcomes with: Body weight exercises class
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