Probably the most simple and effective exercise that will increase your strength, stamina and endurance is circuits or circuit training. It is used by many athletes from runners, football players to boxers to improve their fitness levels. Even the military base their basic training on a form of circuit training.
Doing circuits will give you an all over body workout by targeting your legs, arms, buttocks and cardiovascular system. They are also easy to do and they will not cost you anything. You do not have to worry about any expensive gym fees with circuits. All they consist of is a number of separate stations set in circle. Each station represents a separate exercise routine. Each station is separated by a distance of 10 to 20 metres. This can be lengthened or shortened depending on the available space. However, you want enough space to have a good sprint.
Each exercise must be completed within a set time for example, between 1 and 3 minutes. When the time is up you then sprint to the next station and start the countdown clock. Do not stop until you hear the alarm and then sprint to the next one. You continue to do this until you have completed each station. If you have to stop do it only for water. After completing a set of circuits you will definitely know that you have had a really good workout. Overtime and if you consistently do your circuit training you will feel a real difference in your fitness, strength and energy levels.
The following is a great exercise that you can include in your own circuit training:
Sit -ups
The sit-ups are one of the classics. They are simple (not easy) to do and they are effective. These will strengthen your core muscles which are located around your stomach and lower back area. To do a sit-up place a yoga mat and lie with your back flat down on the mat and bend your knees together. Place your arms in a criss-cross fashion on the front of your chest. Keep your back straight, tighten your stomach and pull your upper body gradually to an upright position. Gently lower yourself back down and repeat. If you are not use to doing sit-ups then do 10 reps to begin with. The key is to get the technique right first the numbers of reps will come when you build more strength.
Always seek a doctor's advice if you have a medical condition before doing any form of new exercise
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