Circuit Training

Physical fitness is an important goal for people of all ages.  Being physically active with regular exercise is important to your overall health and well-being.  Physical activity strengthens muscles, builds endurance, and actually increases energy and stamina.  It can help to relieve stress and improve self-esteem and feelings of well-being.  Exercise may also reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.  In addition to proper diet, weight-bearing exercise increases and maintains bone density, thus aiding in the prevention of osteoporosis.  Physical activity can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight.  It also lowers the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

Physical activity simply means moving the body in order to use energy.  In order to be beneficial to your health, physical activity should be moderate or vigorous—meaning that it increases your heart rate.  It is recommended that most people do a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity for 30 minutes on most days of the week- preferably every day.  This should be in addition to your daily activities.  Individuals seeking to lose weight will likely need at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity per day.  Even more activity may be required to maintain weight loss. 

The Women of Wellness Fitness Center offers a 26-station Hydraulic Circuit, as well as free weights, yoga & pilates equipment, & cardiovascular training machines.  Our circuit machines provide adjustable resistance via hydraulics.  There are no weights or controls to adjust-- we do this for you!  Each day, the circuit machines are set to a different level of intensity and exercise durations are varied so that you will receive the most benefit from your activity.  We recommend that you workout at least 3 times per week to see results.