There’s nothing worse than climbing a flight of stairs and feeling like you’ve finished your entire workout. If that’s you, you probably need to step up your cardio. This three-move circuit created by powerlifter Bobby Butters (because even weightlifters need to get some cardio in) will help you do just that. Lace up your best training shoes, grab your bottle of gym water, and get ready to train for 10 minutes.
Aerobic exercise is not only beneficial for your heart and lungs and helps you live longer, but it is also extremely beneficial for other areas of training, especially strength training. In the video below, Bobby explains that aerobic exercise not only improves work capacity, but also helps reduce recovery time between sets, thereby potentially providing a higher stimulus to promote muscle hypertrophy. It is explained that there is.
This circuit not only improves stamina and endurance, but also challenges your muscles and increases your metabolism. To complete he has three exercises, one of which requires a kettlebell or dumbbells (if you don’t have either, a backpack with a few books will do). Repeat each exercise for the number of repetitions listed below, with no rest in between. After completing all three movements, rest for 20 seconds and repeat four more times. Your training is:
Aerobic exercise doesn’t have to be done for long hours on a treadmill or elliptical. You can get the same results in a shorter amount of time by doing high-intensity sessions. Want a faster circuit like this? Then try this 5-move bodyweight circuit or this 3-move workout. It’s great for not only keeping your heart rate high, but also for strengthening your entire body.
