The Complete Guide to Circuit Training

The Complete Guide to Circuit Training is the second edition of the definitive guide to planning and teaching a circuit class. It is the established reference title on the subject for all group exercise instructors, from trainees to the vastly experienced.
Circuit training is one of the original forms of group exercise and is still the most popular. From fitness club classes, through sport-specific routines to the use in medical rehabilitation it has a very wide appeal.
This new edition has been completely updated to take full account of developments in the area and is now supported with detailed photography.
The book comprises four parts:
- Circuit training and its role in fitness
- Planning and teaching
- Session structure
- Working with specific groups
Written by two of the leading authorities on the subject, it is sure to continue as a must-have for all fitness professionals.
Formerly published as Fitness Professionals: Circuit Training, 2nd edition and now rebranded and in full colour in the Complete Guide series.

Debbie Lawrence is a highly regarded fitness professional and author of eleven books and is currently a technical contributor for many award bodies and training organisations.
Bob Hope was a physical trainer in the Royal Navy for 23 years, before becoming a YMCA tutor and lecturer in exercise and fitness.

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part One: Why Circuit Training?
Chapter 1 The benefits of circuit training

Part Two: Planning and Teaching a Circuit Training Programme
Chapter 2 Teacher qualities and skills
Chapter 3 Health and safety in the circuit training environment
Chapter 4 Approaches to designing and managing a circuit training session
Chapter 5 Structure and progression for a circuit training session
Part Three: Structure of a Circuit Training Session with Circuit Training Exercises
Chapter 6 Warming up and cooling down
Chapter 7 Pre- and post-workout stretching and flexibility exercises
Chapter 8 Circuit training for cardiovascular fitness
Chapter 9 Cardiovascular fitness exercises
Chapter 10 Circuit training for muscular strength and endurance
Chapter 11 Muscular strength and endurance fitness exercises
Part Four: Working with Different Groups and Outdoor Circuits
Chapter 12 General populations
Chapter 13 Lesson plans for general fitness
Chapter 14 Circuit training for older adults
Chapter 15 Outdoor circuits or fitness trails
Chapter 16 Sport-specific circuit training
References
Index