Here is a quick 10 minute Circuit to try which we do at Bootcamps in Leeds with UK Outdoor Fitness
Time (Minutes & Seconds) / Level of Intensity Easier / Harder
Continuous no resting (Try once or twice in a row) Shorten the circuit by making all the exercises 30 seconds
*Jumping Jack (Hard version) http://catfoodisgoodforyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/star-jumps1.jpg easier version don’t jump in the air
*Quad Burner Ski Squat (Knee close squat stepping into wide squat) Hard version Jumping in too these positions or even add a bench
So why Circuit train?
Circuit is training is just one form of Interval Training which is proven to be one of the best forms of increasing your fitness, losing weight and lowering your blood pressure and heart rate if you need to do so. Circuit Training Can also improve strength, Stamina, speed and overall body conditioning. Our 10 minute circuit can really push your body to levels which will help you move into different intensities with short bursts of exercise. These types of circuit can be repeated as many times as you like and adapted to your fitness levels from 30 second to 90 seconds per exercise
Testing Heart Rate
A healthy suggested resting heart rate is 60-80 (60-100 NHS 2014) and under 60 deemed as excellent. The more your exercise and eat health the better this will be
Good links on Blood pressure and Resting Heart Rate
- Julie Peers, Founding Member
I have been a UK outdoor fitness member for over 10 years! Love the variety of instructors and locations, it never gets boring. Paul did a fantastic job of moving online when COVID hit, the sessions have really helped to keep me sane during lockdowns. Here’s to the next 10 years!
- Dave Sills
I joined as part of a 6 week campaign not only to get fitter but change my perception on food and exercise. I attended both outdoor and online sessions during the 6 weeks and have noticed vast improvement. I look forward to the classes, not only for a good workout but for the social aspect as the trainers and rest of the participants are all really friendly and welcoming. Although no exact weight measurements, my 5km running time has improved by over 4 minutes, and I’ve lost 2 inches from my stomach.