Module 04: Circuit Training Exercises

Question 1

This is isa form of body conditioning that involves endurance training, resistance training, high-intensity aerobics, and exercises performed in a circuit, similar to high-intensity interval training.

Answer 1

Circuit Training

Question 2

Circuit Training involves what?

Answer 2

(1) Endurance Training
(2) Resistance Training
(3) High Intensity Aerobics

Question 3

What does circuit training targets?

Answer 3

It targets strength building and muscular endurance.

Question 4

This is a fitness routine that involves performing a series of exercises with short rest periods in between.

Answer 4

Circuit Training

Question 5

Example of Circuit Training

Answer 5

(1) Ski Jumps
(2) Press Ups
(3) Bench Step Ups
(4) Sit Ups
(5) Squat Thrust
(6) Chin Ups
(7) Free Squats
(8) Back extensions

Question 6

What are some benefits of circuit training?

Answer 6

(1) Helps you lose weight and improve body composition
(2) Gain muscular endurance
(3) Being able to craft an entire workout using body weight exercises

Question 7

Why is circuit training important for the body?

Answer 7

(1) Circuit training can improve cardiovascular fitness.
(2) Circuit training can improve muscle strength and endurance
(3) Circuit training is time efficient
(4) Circuit training is time versatile
(5) Circuit training can burn a lot of calories
(6) Circuit training can be social
(7) Circuit training can help with adherence to exercise.
(8) Circuit training can be practical
(9) Circuit training is great for personal trainers.

Question 8

How can circuit training improve your cardiovascular health?

Answer 8

(1) Circuit training is an excellent way to increase your heart rate and challenge your cardiovascular system – fantastic for your lung capacity and your heart health.
(2) It can improve your endurance and overall fitness by incorporating exercises like jumping jacks, high knees, and mountain climbers.

Question 9

How can circuit training improve muscular strength and endurance?

Answer 9

Circuit training involves resistance exercises that work multiple muscle groups, it helps to build overall strength and improves muscular endurance to promote growth.

Question 10

This characteristic states that circuit training involves a series of exercises back-to-back with little to no rest, it’s an efficient way to get a full body workout in less time

Answer 10

Circuit Training is Time Efficient

Question 11

True or False. A 30-minute circuit training workout can provide similar benefits to longer traditional workouts.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

How is circuit training versatile?

Answer 12

Circuit training workouts can be adapted to suit various fitness levels and goals. Exercises can be modified to make them easier or more challenging, and the number of circuits and exercises can be adjusted based on your fitness level.

Question 13

How is circuit training effective in burning lots of calories?

Answer 13

Circuit training is a high-intensity workout that can burn a significant number of calories in a short amount of time. By incorporating exercises targeting multiple muscle groups, circuit training can help to boost your metabolism andburn calories long after your workout

Question 14

True or False. When combined with a healthy diet, circuit training can be an effective tool for people looking to lose weight.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Why is circuit training social?

Answer 15

Because it often involves group or partner exercises. In a circuit training class orgroup exercise workout, participants will typically rotate through a series of exercises together, with little to no rest in between

Question 16

True or False. Circuit training can create a sense of camaraderie and encourages participants to work together and encourage each other throughout the workout.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

How does circuit training help when it comes to adherence to exercise?

Answer 17

It’s time efficient, improves cardio and muscular fitness, is social, can help withweight loss, and can include various movements, so it never gets boring.

Question 18

Why is circuit training practical?

Answer 18

From a practical point of view, circuits are very easy to set up and they need minimum space and equipment.

Question 19

True or False. This can make circuit training an ideal home workout routine or workout when you’re travelling as you can create your own circuit when you don’t have access to gym equipment and get a great workout for your entire body using just bodyweight movements.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is needed when setting up a circuit training?

Answer 20

They can be used with weights, kettlebells, boxes, TRX and various other bits of equipment, but in many cases, bodyweight is more than adequate.

Question 21

Why is it suitable for personal trainers?

Answer 21

Assuming you have the space; a studio, park, garden, you could set up a circuit for any number of clients. Longer term, these clients could be converted into 1-1 clients, but even if they aren’t, a good PT will still have sessions running with several clients across the week, bringing in additional income.

Question 22

How often should beginners do circuit training?

Answer 22

As a rule of thumb, beginners can aim for two 30-minute sessions per week, progressing to thrice weekly as fitness increases.

Question 23

Circuit training depends on what factors?

Answer 23

(1) Duration
(2) Intensity
(3) Type of Circuit being performed
(4) Exercise Selection
(5) Circuit Protocols which may impact frequency
(6) Fitness Levels and Goals

Question 24

How many exercises is performed in circuit training?

Answer 24

A circuit typically consists of five to 10 exercises performed for 30 to 90 seconds each. (A circuit training workout helps you expedite your workout and builds endurance because it leaves no time for rest between exercises)

Question 25

This type of circuit training pertains to a total body circuit training workout.

Answer 25

Repetition Circuit

Question 26

This type of circuit can be observed among these examples:
(1) Step-Ups for 60 seconds. …
(2) Bent-Over Row for 60 seconds. …
(3) Bodyweight Squats for 60 seconds. …
(4) Shoulder Press for 60 seconds…

Answer 26

Timed Circuit Training

Question 27

In this type of circuit training, the athlete performs as many repetitions as they can in a set time period. They also try to beat the previous number they performed with each subsequent set. For example, if you did 10 push-ups during the first set, you might try to do 12 during the next one and 14 during the next.

Answer 27

Competition Workout

Question 28

This type of circuit training involves workouts specifically in the body parts used for particular sports

Answer 28

Sports Circuit training workout