Circuit Training Workouts

Circuit training will be done a few times in boot camp on the circuit course.  This is one of the best ways to get a full body workout in a minimal amount of time.  You can do a circuit training routine almost anywhere using almost anything.  The good thing about this kind of workout is that it provides strength training while at the same time, challenging the heart and lungs.  So you get the best of both worlds with circuit training.

I suggest you do this type of training a lot during your preparation for boot camp.  A 20 minute workout is all you need.  Try to do it without resting in between exercising and you will see that it is very challenging.

Here are two sample circuit training routines for you to use:

Note: these workouts are especially good for those with very little time. You can do these routines in about 20 minutes. Of course that isn't including the warmup and stretching that you should always do before and after a workout.

Training Routine #1
Body Part	Exercise	Repetitions
Chest	Push-Ups	Max in 2 minutes
Cardio	Running, Bicycle, etc.	2 minutes
Back	Pull-Ups or Pull-Downs	Max in 2 minutes
Cardio	Running, Bicycle, etc.	2 minutes
Legs	Leg Extensions or Squats	Max in 2 minutes
Cardio	Running, Bicycle, etc.	2 minutes
Abdominals	Crunches	Max in 2 minutes
Cardio	Running, Bicycle, etc.	2 minutes

Training Routine #2
Body Part	Exercise	Repetitions
Shoulders	Shoulder Press	Max in 2 minutes
Cardio	Running, Bicycle, etc.	2 minutes
Biceps	Curls	Max in 2 minutes
Cardio	Running, Bicycle, etc.	2 minutes
Triceps	Push downs or Dips	Max in 2 minutes
Cardio	Running, Bicycle, etc.	2 minutes
Abdominals	Crunches	Max in 2 minutes
Cardio	Running, Bicycle, etc.	2 minutes

These two routines can be alternated throughout the week in order to achieve a full body workout. You should use enough weight on these exercises to tire you out but not so little, that it's too easy.

Note: you should always consult your doctor before doing any physical fitness training routine.