What circuit training is
Circuit training moves you through a list of exercises one after another with little rest, then repeats the list. It trains strength and fitness in the same session and needs very little equipment.
Build a circuit in three steps
- Edit the exercise list: rename each move, set its time, reorder with the arrow and add or remove moves.
- Set rest between exercises and the number of rounds through the circuit.
- Add a longer rest between rounds if you need it, then press start. The timer shows the current exercise and announces the next one during each rest.
Designing a good circuit
Alternate body parts so one area rests while another works: legs, push, core, pull, full body. Put the hardest move early in the list. For six exercises of 40 seconds with 20 seconds rest, three rounds take about 19 minutes.
Ready-made circuits
Pick a preset to start: a full-body circuit, a quick four-move circuit, a core circuit or a leg circuit. For a classic routine with no planning, use the 7 minute workout.
Questions and answers
How many exercises should a circuit have?
Between 4 and 10 works well. Fewer moves allow more rounds; more moves give more variety.
Can each exercise have a different time?
Yes. Every exercise has its own time, so you can hold a plank for 60 seconds and do 30 seconds of burpees.
Is my circuit saved?
Your current circuit is saved on this device automatically. Use Save current to keep several circuits as presets.