Total Body Circuit

Workout Instructions:

After going on back-to-back vacations I certainly had to get creative with my workouts.  I found myself creating workouts for everyone that I was traveling with, so for my first Fitness post, I’m going to share a workout that I created for my sisters and I while we were staying in Chicago!

For this workout I provided a wide weight range, so this workout can be modified to meet your personal needs. I recommend beginning exercisers start at the low end of the weight range, intermediate exercisers pick something in the middle, and advanced exercisers start at the high end. (Hint: You know you picked a good weight when your muscles are fatigued, and you can barely do the last few repetitions of each set!)

For this workout you will need access to dumbbells, and a cardio machine! This workout takes about an hour, and I recommend that rest periods are kept around 30-45 seconds in between sets to keep your heart rate up! (Note: If you’re not familiar with the exercises, I would recommend googling them first!)

Body Part ExerciseWeightRepetitionsSets
CardioElliptical for 10 Minutes
ChestIncline Bench Dumbbell Press10-20 lbs 153
ShouldersSide Shoulder Raise5-15 lbs153
CardioElliptical Sprint for 5 Minutes
QuadricepsPlies with Weight PlateOne 10-45 lb Weight Plate153
HamstringsHamstring Curl on BallBody Weight203
BackDumbbell Rows10-25 lbs153
CardioElliptical for 5 Minutes
Biceps Bicep Dumbbell Curls10-20 lbs153
TricepsTricep Kickbacks5-15 lbs153
AbsPlanksBody Weight Hold 30-90 Seconds3

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1 Comment

Amanda Belitz said:

Do you go through this circuit three times including the cardio? Or just once all the way through..or cardio once- then 3 times for the rest? :) Please define circuit in rotation, thanks SO much! very excited about this workout.

June 26th, 2012 — 6:21pm  |  Reply

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