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Cardio Sculpt

The Cardio Sculpt format of exercise training, to me, is another word for Circuit training! It is a type of interval training which includes both cardio sculpt and strength training into the workout.  It is a group of activities put into stations, either around the room or at one station and these exercises occur in rapid succession. For example: squats, pushups, jumping jacks, sit-ups, jump rope,lunges, and boxing. You complete one station or number of reps before moving on to the next station. Generally speaking they are 3 minute staions unless set up by the instructor in a shorter time frame.  Usually there are approximately 9-12 stations.  Some just stick with a number of reps each station.

Studies show from the Cooper Institute that cardio sculpt or circuit training is the most time efficent way to enhance your cardiorespiratory fitness AND muscle strength.  Studies also show that this type of training helps women acheive their goals and sustain the results longer than any other form of exercise.

Cardio sculpt does not require a lot of equipment, however, it does provide interest. Also, participants usually work in small groups which helps more advanced participants help the beginners. It can also be adapted to any size of room and the instructor can customize the workout for their specific group!

The one disadvantage that we see in a cardio sculpt type of format is the lack of increase of muscle bulk or hypertrophy.  The instructor would have to shorten the station times to 15-20 seconds approximately in order for the students to be  encouraged to use heavier weights.  Achieving overload with smaller amount of reps.  Bad thing, though, the instructor could not coach adequately the alignment and posture which would possibly lower the safety factors. 

I really like to throw circuit training in every couple of weeks or at least once a month.  It not only is fun and effective, but keeps my interest in my classes for myself and the class.  You never know what you are going to get in my classes!  But neither do I!!!

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