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Circuit Training Plan Resources

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The Benefits of Circuit Training

Circuit training is a workout routine that combines cardiovascular fitness and resistance training. It was first proposed in the late 1950s as a method to develop general fitness. The initial routines were arranged in a circle, alternating betwee...  Read more

8 Ways to Build Maximum Muscle in Minimal Time

"Time is money," Benjamin Franklin advised a young tradesman in a 1748 essay. Although we don’t know to what extent he applied Franklin’s wisdom, most of us do understand the implications of this adage in our own lives. When it...  Read more

6 Fitness Rules Meant to be Broken

We've already debunked some outdated diet rules, but what about fitness? Just as there is plenty of questionable diet and weight-loss advice going around, some exercise "rules" that people live by are downright misleading, misguided or...  Read more

Catherine Zeta-Jones Diet Secrets

Catherine Zeta-Jones the well known actress from memorable rolls in “The Legend of Zoro,” “Ocean’s Twelve” and “” has used a healthy diet to both bounce back from her pregnancy weight gain as well as maintain...  Read more

7 Strength Training Excuses: Busted!

Remember when you were a kid and claimed that your dog ate your homework, when really you just didn't get around to writing your book report? Of course, your teacher knew you were fibbing. While most of us are past blaming the dog instead of taki...  Read more

Weight/Strength Training for Women
Updated 5/23/2013 9:38:05 AM

So over the past few months, I have got my diet in check, kept up my running schedule of 3-5 days a week and strength training 2-4 days a week. I went to my doctor and had my weight and body fat measured, and I am down 4lbs and 5% body fat. My gym ra...  Read more

SO confused on meal plans
Updated 5/23/2013 12:51:34 PM

Can anyone tell me whats going on?? On Sunday I go through the weeks meal plan and customize it if need be, then I print grocery list and go shopping... but as the week goes on and im entering foods my meal plans are changing which makes i...  Read more

Recommended diet plan
Updated 5/21/2013 8:12:59 PM

Hi everyone! I am looking for sample menus or food ideas from people who have successfully lost (or are losing) weight. I don't eat that poorly, but can't seem to lose weight and I think I don't have enough variety in my meals and snacks. I like t...  Read more

new healthy way of living going according to plan
Updated 5/22/2013 2:26:12 AM

I am really excited about losing a kilo in 4days, been sticking to my set healthy eating pattern and been getting myself motivated to exercise, 1 hour today! Feeling more energy cause when I started I was exhausted and needing lots of sleep, I think...  Read more

Seeking Fatty Liver Eating Plan/Success Story
Updated 5/21/2013 5:09:40 PM

Hello: I was told I have a fatty liver 1 year ago. My numbers are from Dec 2011 - April 2013: AST:38, 64, 40, 44, 69 ALT: 76, 108, 66, 88, 123 April 2013 my numbers were AST 69 (max should be 37), and ALT 123 (max should be 65)....  Read more

Combine Strength Training + Cardio

Doing circuit training kills 2 birds with 1 stone! Try the Spartacus Workout circuit: http://www.menshealth.com/spartacus/downlo
ads/MH-Spartacus-Workout.pdf...  Read more

Circuit training and counting....I call it the two C's

If I count what I eat every day and I do at least 30 min of circuit training or interval training about 5 days a week (at home to a DVD), I will lose a pound or two at the end of the week. If I stop counting I will not lose. I call it the two C's...  Read more

Curves

CHANGE STATIONS NOW! =) This is a place for Curves Circuit Sisters: Women who love their Curves!...  Read more

DVD Review: Jillian Michaels' No More Trouble Zones

"Zero in to tackle your trouble zones and lose up to 5 pounds a week! Eliminate love handles, muffin tops, and wobbly arms for good!" That's what Jillian Michaels' new DVD, No More Trouble Zones, promises to deliver. Her people contacted us to see if...  Read more

Prevent Holiday Pounds with the 12 Moves of Christmas Workout!

The holiday season has officially started, and you may have already noticed your fitness routine start to slip a little. To keep your motivation high in the crazy days ahead, we've created this fun, calorie-blasting cardio and strength circuit wo...  Read more