In order to have a complete workout regimen you have to incorporate both strength training and aerobic training. Each benefits you in a different way. Strength training builds muscles and helps prevent bone loss in older people and countless other benefits. Aerobic exercise, such as walking, swimming and bicycling strengthens your heart muscle which is extremely vital. Is there any way to combine the two types of exercise? Yes it is called circuit training.

According to Wikipedia circuit training was developed by R.E. Morgan and G.T. Anderson in 1953 at the University of Leeds in England. The idea behind circuit training is to have a fast paced exercise program where there is little or no rest time between exercises. The exercises could be anything from weigh machines to calisthenics. One key advantage of this type of program is that it can work the muscles areas that would help with what ever sport that you engage in.

Circuit training is probably more suited for those who are advanced in training and in better shape. It isn’t for beginners. And as for the strength training there is question as to whether it is as productive as a regular strength training program.