Circuit training method (fitiland)

 CIRCUIT TRAINING METHOD

training method - Circuit (fitiland) 

 This is one of the methods for development of various components of physical fitness whereas it is popularly considered for the development of strength and endurance . This method was developed by Morgan and Adamson . In circuit training method , a series of selective exercises are performed continuously without rest at different stations or points . It is performed at small place known as " Circuit ' . There are usually 5 to 10 selective exercises which are arranged in circuit training method . At each station , athlete has to perform certain specific exercise allotted to that station and then go to next station for completing the circuit . At each station a particular type of exercise is performed without rest with certain number of repetitions or for certain time duration . Special care is taken so that successive stations should not have similar exercises involving same muscles . Athlete proceeds to next station after performing exercises of that station and goes on till end of circuit . This circuit set - up may be indoor or outdoor . The important thing to be kept in mind while selecting exercises is that each exercise should be different from the previous exercise . It should not consist of same muscular groups which were used at previous station , i.e. successive station should have different exercises . 

In circuit training method , the exercises are planned well in advance . The exercises in circuit training method consist of general exercises or exercise specifically related to particular game . We can increase the difficulty level by increasing the number of repetitions or by increasing the time duration 

Advantages of Circuit Training Method 

• It is the best method for beginners as it develops strength , endurance and coordinative ability
•  A single person or coach can control a number of students . 
• 5 to 10 students can be trained at the same time .
•  Circuit training method does not create boredom as many varieties of exercises can be included .
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   Maximum functioning of muscles can be gained in a single circuit .

  
  
  
•  General as well as specific exercises for the game can be performed .

 Points to be considered before training session :

training method - Circuit (fitiland) 

•  Number of repetitions at each station .
•  Different exercises from the previous exercises . 
• No rest should be taken . 
• Duration of exercise ( approximately 30 sec . to 2 min .

training method - Circuit (fitiland)