Study #1
Kelleher et al
The metabolic costs of reciprocal supersets vs. traditional resistance exercise in young recreationally active adults.
JSCR 2010 Mar. 17
This looked at traditional weight training (e.g. performing on set of one exercise resting and repeating the same exercise) compared to to circuit training (reciprocal supersets).
The findings where that the circuit group burned more calories per minute in less time. So if time is an issue, which it almost always seems to be, you are better off using circuits of multiple exercises to burn body fat.
Study #2
Paoli et al
Effects of three distinct protocols of fitness training on body composition, strength and blood lactate.
JSMPF. 2010 Mar;50(1):43-51
This study looked at a low-intensity only circuit group, an endurance (cardio) only group, and a high-intensity circuit group.
The findings where that the high-intensity circuit group had the greatest reductions in body weight, percent body fat, waistline circumference, and had the greatest increases in strength.
What does this mean to you? If you are looking to lose body fat and drop a clothing size or two you need to be doing high-intensity circuits. Not spending hours on end on the cardio equipment or walking.
Live Fit,
Josh
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