Circuit training is a combination of aerobic and resistance exercises done in quick succession. You choose the number of exercises you want to preform and go through each exercise with little (30 secs) to no rest until you completed the set.
Circuit training is really great because it allows you to get creative. You can do full body, lower body, upper body or core circuits. What is also great is that by doing the the exercises one after the other you are elevating your heart rate and keeping it in the calorie burning (aerobic) zone. Circuit training is very effective and doesn't really require much time. Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD is a great example of circuit training that is quick (30 mins) and effective - I have completed it and it's killer but you definitely see results in a month, I promise you!
If you haven't give circuit training a try, I urge you to give it a shot. It's a great way to break the monotony of the same boring workout and cut your exercise time in half!
Here is a great article from Sparkpeople describing the numerous benefits of circuit training: The Benefits of Circuit Training
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