Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Owners Manual - Page 22

The Workouts True Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency: 2-3 Times Per Week Time: About 20-60 Minutes Circuit training is a great way to achieve the benefits of strength training and cardiovascular training in one quick, challenging ­routine. By returning to an aerobic exercise between each set you are increasing your aerobic capacity, endurance and burning fat as energy. The idea is to move quickly from exercise to exercise, taking only as much rest between sets as it takes to set up the next exercise (less than 20 seconds). One circuit equals one set of each exercise. Initially, start with completing one round of Circuit 1. Then add an additional round of the same circuit. Once you reach three rounds of Circuit 1, add one round of Circuit 2. Add additional rounds of Circuit 2 as your fitness level increases. Do not let your heart rate exceed 220 minus your resting heart rate. Perform each rep of each exercise slowly and with perfect technique. Count three seconds up and three seconds down. Any type of aerobic exercise can be used for this routine. Some examples are: jumping jacks, jogging in place or stair climbing. Circuit 1 Body Part Chest Aerobic Exercise Legs Aerobic Exercise Back Aerobic Exercise Trunk Aerobic Exercise Exercise Bench Press 30 - 60 Seconds Squat 30 - 60 Seconds Seated Lat Rows 30 - 60 Seconds Seated Abdominal Crunch 30 - 60 Seconds Circuit 2 Body Part Shoulders Aerobic Exercise Legs Aerobic Exercise Back Aerobic Exercise Trunk Aerobic Exercise Arms Exercise Seated Shoulder Press 30 - 60 Seconds Leg Extension 30 - 60 Seconds Seated Lat Pulldowns 30 - 60 Seconds Standing Low Back Extension 30 - 60 Seconds Biceps Curl Reps 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 Reps 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12 20 Bowflex Xtreme® 2 SE Owner's Manual