Work All Your Major Muscles and Burn More Fat!

Circuit training is a great way to combine brief bursts of cardio with strength training This workout builds your strength and your heart and lungs.


Try this 15 or 20 Minute Workout:


If you use weights, use lighter weights and do more reps!


1 Jumping Jacks for 1 minute.

2 Walk or run in place for another minute or so.

3 Light, easy stretching. Breathe deep and focus on the muscles you are stretching.

4 Pushups for 1 minute

5 Squats for 1 minute

6 Pullups for 1 minute

7 Jog for 2 or 3 minutes

8 Lunges for 1 minutes

9 Bicep curls for 2 minutes

10 More jogging for 3 or 4 minutes

11 Squats for 1 minute

12 Pushups for 1 minute

13 Crunches for a minute or two!

14 Easy Jogging or walking for a 2 minute cooldown

15 Stretch - Concentrate on your breathing. Don't bounce. Stretch slowly!

16 Walk for a minute or two. Celebrate your success!


There are any number of ways to put together a well rounded circuit workout. The above workout is attempts to work your upper and lower body with some cardiovascular exercises mixed in. Mix things up any way you like. You can rest your upper body muscles while you workout your lower body muscles. If you keep moving, you will keep your heart and lungs pumping! This is one way to make your workout challenging to your cardiovascular system as well as your major muscle groups.

Numerous studies suggest combining resistance training with cardio. This combination will increase your metabolism for hours after you stop exercising. You'll be burning fat and building muscle! This is a great way to exercise and lose weight fast!