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How valuable can simple circuit training exercises be to maintaining a decent body (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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If I do 3 sets of pullups, pushups/dips, rows, crunches/planks, and squats, one after another is that enough, along with good diet, to keep me in generally good health including cardio? Will I quickly reach a plateau and need to change into a more traditional bodyweight program?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Great answer! My only quibble is with this:

Does a circuit take over an hour to where you run out of energy and your body starts destroying itself in a bad way to try and make up for the lack of fuel?

While I think this is possible, it's extremely unlikely to apply to people asking questions like this. Most of the time the context for this question is more or less "What is the least I can do to feel accomplished?"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'm recently started a new job and I have significantly less time that I used to. My old routine with long rest periods is no longer practical. I'm simply looking to save time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Got it. Since this is really a matter of saving time, your best option there will be to focus on compound lifts like squat bench, deadlift, ohp, and pull-ups to work the most muscle groups at once. Incorporate thoughtful programming with progressive overload to continue making progress and push yourself.

[–] mythic_tartan 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

You can save a ton of time with supersets or giant sets. And/or 2 sets per exercise. I aim for a 45 minute workout.