Being able to easily design your own circuit training routine is a helpful skill to have.  You don’t need a huge amount of space or lots of equipment.  You can come up with the most perfect routine for you and you can change  it whenever you get bored or need a greater challenge. Here are some easy steps to follow in order to easily design your own daily circuit training routine.

First, choose the time of day when you have the best chance of success. I go through my routine as soon as my alarm goes off, before anything can come up to derail me.

Next, choose exercises that will work all parts of your body. You might choose bending and stretching for flexibility, crunches, push-ups, lunges, biceps curls, etc.

Now, using all of the exercises you have decided to incorporate into your circuit, figure out how many repetitions of each one you are able to do without becoming discouraged. For instance, you might not be able to do 60 curls all at once, but you could do 15 curls, 20 crunches, 10 lunges, etc.  Keep adding activities until you come up with around 10 minutes of exercise.

Go completely through your routine, then repeat the entire circuit twice more. Now you’ve done your thirty minute exercise routine!  Add more repetitions to increase your workout as you become stronger. It’s addictive!

*A stability ball is a great addition to your circuit.

*Try exercising while playing music or turning on the TV.  But don’t stop to watch something – keep moving!

*As they always say, you should check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program.

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