Circuit-training

/ˈsɜrkət ˌtreɪnɪŋ/ noun

A training method where you perform a series of exercises in sequence with minimal rest between stations, designed to improve both cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance efficiently.

From 'circuit' (Latin 'circuitus' meaning a going around) and 'training' (Old French 'trainer'). Developed at the University of Leeds in 1953 by R.E. Morgan and G.T. Anderson, the method was designed to combine strength and cardio training in a time-efficient format.

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