“I’m a Beginner, So Can’t I Just Do the Same Circuit Every Day?”
Friday, November 14, 2008 22:33
In response to yesterday’s post on "how many times a week should I do the same exercises?" there was a question from a reader just starting out at the gym…
They asked, "I’m a beginner, so can't I just do the same circuit every day?"
The answer is no.
Even if you are a true beginner and you're just repeating the same circuit every workout (which is not recommended as your best choice to losing weight) at least give yourself a day off in between the same circuit workouts.
Why?
Your body needs time to rest and recover from the exercises you just did the day before. That doesn't mean you can’t workout the next day, but you should choose alternative resistance exercises, or pick your favorite piece of cardiovascular equipment to complete 30 minutes of cardio or interval sprints.
Following this formula, you will continue to force your body to burn fat, while allowing your muscles to recover before you work them again in the same way.
