Execution sequence
- Read the station list, the target for each station and the transition instructions.
- Complete the stations in order at the pace and effort assigned in your plan.
- Rest after the complete round as prescribed and record how many rounds you completed.
Reading a program example
With three stations of thirty seconds each and three rounds, all three stations together make one round. Counting repetitions does not replace the time target. This example is not permission to perform every movement at maximum speed.
Important distinction
A circuit describes session organization, not necessarily high intensity. HIIT describes an intensity-and-recovery interval pattern; not every circuit is HIIT. A circuit day at the end of the week still has its own prescribed rounds and rest.
Check before starting
- Prepare safe space and equipment settings for each station.
- Do not sacrifice control of technical movements merely to move faster.
- Ask before starting if transition or recovery instructions are missing.
Frequently asked questions
Is a round different from a station?
Yes. A station is one exercise or task. A round is one pass through all assigned stations.
Is circuit training always HIIT?
No. Circuit order alone does not specify intensity or the work-to-rest ratio.