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    Question home circuit for rest days

    i am trying to incorperate a light circuit training/stretching programme for one or two days a week on my non-lifting days and if im not swimming or playing football or anything (i try to do some exercise every day) how does this look for a 45min off day circuit:

    Circuit:
    2min rowing
    2min skipping
    5min sprint-walking
    1min rest
    2min stepping
    2min stretching
    1min rest

    perform 3 circuits per session = 45 min (6min rest) = 39min work.

    is there anything else i could do (iv tried to keep away from weights and concentrate more on c.v as im on an intense 2 day (upper/lower) split twice a week but thought adding some circuits might help with some fat loss?

    my goal is increased strength and general fitness

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    I cant think of any way this routine would increase your strength. as for your general fitness, it is better than laying on the couch!!!

    you can increase your general strength by strength training. Im sure squaggle guy ( I forgot) will help you out he's into that!

    as for general fitness, what do you mean like cardio vascular training or something??

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    i rely on my weight training for strength (seen good gains so sticking to my routine for now).

    this circuit was something i was thinking of doing on my off days to burn some kcals! this was only meant to be in ADDITION to the weights!

    is it no good?

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    if your currently weight training for strength, its not very compatible with losing weight (fat). its best to do one or the other first and then cycle them. (assuming that you dont want to gain alot of fat).

    if your just looking for CV maintenance. do this:

    (220 - your age) x 0.70 = target hearbeats per minute

    hit this zone for 30 mins 3x a week for maintenance

    if your looking to lose weight:

    hit this zone everyday for 45mins until your at the bf% you want.

    have you been to the diet section yet???

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    yeah, im gining strength, maintaining weight and loosing fat (by the looks of things-mirror and clothes) im hardening up and everything seems to be going well so im quite happy. just wanted something light to do on off days!

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