True Aerobic Circuit Training | Bowflex Xceed manual

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	Exercise	Reps
	Chest	Bench Press	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Legs	Squat	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Back	Seated Lat Rows	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Trunk	Seated Abdominal Crunch	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds

Circuit 2	Body Part	Exercise	Reps
	Shoulders	Seated Shoulder Press	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Legs	Leg Extension	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Back	Seated Lat Pulldowns	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Trunk	Standing Low Back Extension	8-12
	Aerobic Exercise	30 – 60 Seconds
	Arms	Biceps Curl	8-12

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Fitness Guide CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 33948 PM Table of Contents Regulatory Approvals Specifications / ApprovalsProduct Specifications Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Safety Warning Labels Label Safety Warning Labels Get to Know Your Machine Rod Caps How to Use Your Machine Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Pulley Positions Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Cable Routing Maintenance and Care of Your Bowflex Xceed Home Gym Leg Extension Hand Grips and StrapsLat Pulldown Define Your Goals Design Your Own Program Variables are as follows Workout Guide Advanced General Conditioning WorkoutsMinute Better Body Workout Minute Upper/Lower Body Frequency 4 Days Per Week M-T-TH-F Time About 20 Minutes Body Building Frequency 3 Days On, 1 Day Off Time About 45-60 Minutes Circuit Training Anaerobic/Cardiovascular Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-45 Minutes True Aerobic Circuit Training Frequency 2-3 Times Per Week Time About 20-60 Minutes Strength Training Frequency 3 Days Per Week M-W-F Time About 45-60 Minutes Chest Exercises Key Points BeforeYou Begin Shoulder Exercises Crossover Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Crossover High Rear Deltoid Rows Elbow Flexion Seated Forearm Lateral Shoulder Raise Elbows Stabilized Squat Pulley Frame Shoulder Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation Shoulder Rotator Cuff External Rotation Shoulder Extension Elbows Stabilized Scapular Protraction Elbows Stabilized Scapular Depression Scapular Retraction Back Exercises Seated facing machine Bent Over Row Crossover Bent Over Row Seated on ground, facing machine Standing Low Back Extension with Hip Extension CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34050 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34054 PM Triceps Hammer Pushdown Elbow Extension Arm ExercisesTriceps Pushdown Elbow Extension Triceps Extension Elbow Extension HammerTriceps Extension Elbow Extension CrossTriceps Extension Triceps Kickback HammerTriceps Kickback Resisted Dip Elbow Extension Muscles worked Reverse Curl Elbow Flexion in Pronation Muscles worked Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Reverse Barbell Biceps Curl Elbow Extension Seated Biceps Hammer Curl Elbow Flexion Start Action Wrist Extension Wrist Curl with Wrist Flexion Muscles worked Seated Resisted Oblique Abdominal Crunch Abdominal ExercisesTrunk Rotation Seated Resisted Abdominal Crunch Spinal Flexion Leg Exercises Squat Standing Hip Extension Knee Bent Standing Hip Extension Knee Extended Leg Kickback Hip and Knee Extension Muscles worked Dead Lift Stiff Leg Dead Lift Standing Hip Adduction Standing Hip Abduction Lower leg or calf gastrocnemius, soleus Muscle Chart Iliotibial Tract Exercise Log Exercise Date CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34140 PM Bowflex Body Leanness Program 58 Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Personal guarantee from Dr. Ellington Darden Introduction Bowflex Body Leanness Program Circumference of Body Parts Body WeightMeasurements Skinfold Measurements Suprailium Women Men Using Calipers When Measuring SkinfoldsOptional Picture Taking Determining Your Body Fat To Use The NomogramFemale Male Percent Body-Fat Enter Your Information Here Pounds or Kilograms Calculating Lean Body MassFor Example Your Results Summary Sheet Measurement s Before After Guidelines Week 5&6 Guidelines Week 1&2Guidelines Week 3&4 Eating Guidelines Follow a Carbohydrate-Rich, Descending-Calorie Eating PlanKeep Menus Simple and Food Substitutions to a Minimum Avoid Too Much Stress Superhydrate Your System Eating Plan Week 5 Eating Plan US Measurements Eating Plan Metric Measurements Shopping List What can I substitute for it? Bowﬂex Body Leanness Program Adhere to a carbohydrate-rich, moderate-calorie eating plan Bowflex Xceed Warranty Registration Card IMPORTANT! Mail Within 30 Days of Purchase What Is Covered Please fold over and tape before mailing Warranty Information Keep For Your Records Important Contact Numbers Offices in the United States CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM CostcoBFXXceedOMFINALprint.indd 16/2006 34149 PM