At Home Circuit Workout for Women

At-home circuit training for women is something women can do to stay fit without having to pay costly gym membership fees. Exercise is critical for women because it helps us to maintain our energy, a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise also plays a role in helping to prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Here we will explore an at-home circuit training workout for women that is great for beginners so you can get started today. Before starting any exercise plan, talk to your doctor to ensure safety.

Before Your Workout

Before you get into the circuit, it is important to warm-up and stretch to prepare your body for your workout. To warm-up, jogging in place and some jumping jacks for five minutes can get your heart pumping. Once you have finished that, be sure to thoroughly stretch your body, this includes your legs, arms, back, abdominal muscles, and chest. You should feel loose and ready to go before starting your circuit.

Circuit Workout for Beginners

We will start with some wall squats. Stand with your back against a wall and slowly slide down the wall until you are in a position that resembles sitting in a chair. You do not have to go that low in the beginning if you can't, just as low as you can. Hold this for 30 to 60 seconds.

Next, jump rope for 30 to 60 seconds. If you do not have a jump rope, just jump up and down like you would with one, just don't use one.

Next, you will do some traditional lunges. Stand up straight with your hands on your hips. Take one foot and step forward into the lunge position. Do the same leg for 30 seconds doing as many lunges as you can without rushing through them. Then, switch legs and do the same thing for 30 seconds.

Next, walk or jog for up to five minutes. You can start with one or two minutes and build as you increase your fitness level. You can jog in place if necessary.

Next, do 30 to 60 seconds worth of pushups. You can do the "girl version" if you are unable to do a proper pushup right away.

Next, do 30 to 60 seconds worth of squats. Be sure to use good form so you do not strain your lower back.

After Your Workout

You will cool down after your circuit training. Instead of running in place or doing jumping jacks, you will just walk in place for three minutes to cool down. You can also choose to do some more stretching.

Sources

Fitness Magazine: Jackie Warner's At-Home Circuit Workout