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Fitness Circuit 2

Circuit 2 starts to emphasize the legs in the aerobic components, by replacing some of the rope skipping with step-ups. We add a little more leg emphasis to the strength exercises, but still work on the whole body. It should take around 30 minutes to perform.

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Required apparati: skipping rope, stretch cord (resistance band), sturdy bench or chair; high bar optional

Exercise.....................................Duration or Repetitions....................Apparatus
Skip rope...................................3 minutes.......................................jump rope
Split squats................................10-15 per leg
Fwd lunge walk, side arabesque....50 yards
Step-ups...................................2 minutes.......................................step or low bench
Push-ups...................................10-15
Pull-ups or row...........................10-15............................................high bar or stretch cord
Squat/cross kick (stationary).........10-16
Side crossing steps......................2x50 yards each direction
Overhead shoulder press..............10-15...........................................stretch cord
Crunches...................................10-15
Skip rope...................................2 minutes......................................jump rope
Lying back extensions.................10-15
Triceps bench dip......................10-15............................................bench
Step-ups...................................2 minutes......................................step or low bench
Rear arabesque walk...................50 yards
Calf or shin raises (alternate)........10-15............................................step