Summer Total-Body Circuit Exercise

Begin with 5-10 minutes of a cardio warm-up such as brisk walking or jogging followed by dynamic stretches such as neck rolls, arm circles or leg swings.

Circuit Exercise #1
Forward Lunge
8-12 repetitions per leg
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/94/forward-lunge/?CMP=AFC-YouTube

Rest for 30 seconds
30 seconds of Jumping Jacks
Rest again for 30 seconds

Circuit Exercise #2
Superman's
Hold for 5 seconds, 8-12 repetitions
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/9/superman-s/?CMP=AFC-YouTube

Rest for 30 seconds
Run in place for 30 seconds
Rest again for 30 seconds

Circuit Exercise #3
Side Plank with Straight Leg
Hold for 10-20 seconds, each side
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/101/side-plank-with-straight-leg/?C...

Rest for 30 seconds
30 seconds of Jump Rope
Rest again for 30 seconds

Circuit Exercise #4
Bent Knee Push-up
6-12 repetitions
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/13/bent-knee-push-up/?CMP=AFC-YouTube

Rest for 30 seconds
30 seconds of Butt Kicks
Rest again for 30 seconds

Circuit Exercise #5
Half-kneeling Lift (Hay Bailer)
6-12 repetitions per side
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/97/half-kneeling-lift-hay-bailer/?C...

Rest for 30 seconds
30 seconds of Jumping Jacks
Rest again for 30 seconds

Circuit Exercise #6
Half-Kneeling Wood Chop
6-12 repetitions per side
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/98/half-kneeling-wood-chop/?CMP=AFC...

Rest for 30 seconds
Run in place for 30 seconds
Rest again for 30 seconds

Circuit Exercise #7
Side Lying Hip Abduction
8-12 repetitions per leg
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/38/side-lying-hip-abduction/?CMP=AF...

Rest for 30 seconds
30 seconds of Jump Rope
Rest again for 30 seconds

Circuit Exercise #8
Side Lying Hip Adduction
8-12 repetitions per leg
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/39/side-lying-hip-adduction/?CMP=AF...

Rest for 30 seconds
30 seconds of Butt Kicks
Rest again for 30 seconds

Circuit Exercise #9
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
8-12 repetitions
http://www.acefitness.org/exerciselibrary/26/dumbbell-lateral-raise/?CMP=AFC-...

Rest for 30 seconds
Run in place for 30 seconds
Rest again for 30 seconds

Upon completion leave time for a proper cool down including static stretches such as downward-facing dog or cobra. For details of these exercises and others see ACE's exercise library.

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[joy2bwell]

great ideas! love it!

[LesEdinbourgeoises]

awesome awesome awesome

[ericcalong]

I love the ACE videos! They're so helpful in planning my workouts and generating new ideas for clients. Keep them coming!