What is a circuits class like?

What is a circuits class like?

If you’ve been wondering what is a circuits class like, you can find out for yourself as I’m launching Circuits Club!

This new exercise class starts on November 3, and runs every Friday at 9-10am upstairs at the Whitehouse Pub, Whitehouse Road, Oxford.

Circuit training is a great way to get fit, meet like-minded people and have fun. It involves resistance exercises that work multiple muscle groups, helping to build overall strength and endurance.

And often the camaraderie from group exercise, and the accountability of going to a class, makes people more likely to commit to a regular exercise routine. You can sign up here for Circuits Club, or just turn up on the day.

What can I expect in a circuits class?

The basic format of a circuit class is that, you guessed it, you go around a circuit of different resistance (bodyweight or free weights) exercises.

At each exercise station there will be a beginner exercise, and a more advanced version (usually with weights), that you will do for a certain amount of time.

You will then have a ‘rest’ period, which will allow for enough time to move onto the next exercise station. You may just do one round of each exercise, but if it’s an hour class then you can expect to do a couple of cycles around the circuit.

As you work your way around the circuit I will be there giving you advice on form and technique, helping you stay injury-free and getting the most out of the workout.

Before you start, we’ll do a warm up, and at the end we’ll do a cool down.

What are the benefits of circuit training?

Circuit training is a great way to get your heart rate up and improve your cardiovascular fitness - that means it helps improve heart and lung health.

When you get fitter, you lower your metabolic age (effectively your body’s ‘fitness age’), and that can help reduce your risk of illness and chronic diseases.

Circuit training is a high intensity workout that is well known for burning calories and helping people to lose weight. When combined with a healthy diet, and in particular a calorie deficit, it can be can effective tool for weight loss.

Because circuits involves resistance exercises that work multiple muscle groups, it helps to increase strength and muscular endurance. And the more muscles you have, the more calories you’ll burn - even at rest.

It’s also a very social way to exercise, as it often involves group or partner exercises. Class members typically rotate through a series of exercises together, which creates a sense of camaraderie and encourages participants to work together and encourage each other throughout the workout.

Is circuit training good for building muscle?

Circuit training is excellent for building muscle. When we exercise, particularly during strength training, our muscles are put under strain, which creates tiny ‘micro tears’. After a workout, the muscles repair and grow back stronger and bigger.

Circuit training generally focuses on large compound (multi muscle group) and functional movements, which means you work many different muscle groups simultaneously. The more muscles worked in harmony, the more growth you’ll see.

How fit do I need to be to do a circuits class?

The brilliant thing about circuits is that it’s suitable for all fitness abilities. And if you’re new to exercise or haven’t been to a class for a while, it’s a fun way to get back into it and meet a friendly bunch of people.

If you have any questions about Circuits Club feel free to email me at Hello@MaddyPT.co.uk.

I also offer 1:1 personal training packages, as well as small group training and online workouts. Get in touch if you want to find out more.