A circuit training program for muscular definition and fat burn. Workout

Author Rod Ferris B.A. CPT(YMCA, ACE), CPAFLAFitness Level IntermediateType Muscular Definition
Days in Plan 3 Days Rest Between Sets:
1:00-1:30 minutes
Duration60 Min per session
Monday(day 1), Tuesday(day 2), Wednesday(rest), Thursday (Day1) Friday (day2), Sat (Rest), Sun (day1) and continue on like that. If you feel sore at all take a rest day. NUTRITION: Eat a high fibre, high protein diet with meals 4-6 times per day.

A planned nutritional meal plan is one of the most important aspects of any body composition change. Please see the nutrition section to learn about protein, carbohydrates and fats. The bottom line is to make sure to get 6 small meals during the day all having protein, veggies and fruit. Carbohydrates and protein during and after a workout for muscle recovery. This is needed for increasing muscle mass which will help with your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

All routines benefit from changing the sets, weight and reps week to week. This will help prevent a plateau. An example is:

Week 1: 6-8 reps 4 sets- Muscle Mass
Week 2: 12-15 reps 3-4 sets - Definition
Week 3: 1-3 reps 5 sets - Power
Week 4: 8-10 reps
Day 1 - Cardio
Elliptical or Cross Trainer Exercise Picture 1. Elliptical or Cross Trainer
Duration: 30 Min Intensity: 70%
Day 1 - Upper Body
Bench Press Exercise Picture 1. Bench Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:jump right to lat pulldowns
Lat Pulldown Exercise Picture 2. Lat Pulldown
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:after, bike for 5 minutes then start over with bench press until three sets are completed.
Incline Dumbbell Press Exercise Picture 3. Incline Dumbbell Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Jump to seated row immediately.
Seated Row Exercise Picture 4. Seated Row
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:After completion go back to incline press for 3 sets. No rest.
Machine Military or Shoulder Press Exercise Picture 5. Machine Military or Shoulder Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Three sets with 1.5 min breaks
Barbell Curls Exercise Picture 6. Barbell Curls
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Jump to Tricep Pulldowns
Tricep Pulldowns Exercise Picture 7. Tricep Pulldowns
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Jump back to Bicep Curls (no rest) Complete
Day 2 - Abdominals
Ball Rollout Exercise Picture 1. Ball Rollout
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Jump to back hyperextensions
Twisting Leg Raises Exercise Picture 2. Twisting Leg Raises
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:do this with 1.5 minute rest
Day 2 - Cardio
Elliptical or Cross Trainer Exercise Picture 1. Elliptical or Cross Trainer
Duration: 30 Min Intensity: 65%
Day 2 - Lower Body
Squats Exercise Picture 1. Squats
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Leg Press Exercise Picture 2. Leg Press
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Leg Extension Exercise Picture 3. Leg Extension
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Leg Curl or Hamstring Curl Exercise Picture 4. Leg Curl or Hamstring Curl
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Seated Calf Raises Exercise Picture 5. Seated Calf Raises
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Day 3 - Rest Day

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