Wisteria Circuit Training Room

Located on the second floor of the Payne Center, the Wisteria Circuit Training Room is designed to be a concentrated, time-efficient, total body workout. Circuit training has both strength and cardiovascular benefits when performed properly. The Wisteria Circuit Training Room has eleven resistance machines and aerobic training stations. The muscle groups targeted in the circuit are legs, buttocks, chest, back, arms, shoulders, abdominals and heart.

 

Steps to Circuit Training

  1. Become familiar with the hours of the Wisteria Circuit Training Room. Hours of operation are posted outside the Wisteria Room and printed on flyers near the Welcome Center.
  2. Warm up and stretch. It is important that proper stretching and a light warm-up are completed before beginning your circuit training. The warm-up will prepare the body for more strenuous work and increasing muscle temperature. This decreases the possibility of injury and the early onset of muscle fatigue.
  3. Follow the circuit pattern. Stay in the prescribed order - do not skip or repeat exercises. For maximum workout efficiency, more from station to station in order.
  4. There should be no rapid lifting, which relies on momentum and may cause injury. We recommend a repetition count of one and a half seconds up and a half second down.
  5. Know when to increase weight. Once a user  is able to properly life a weight consistently and easily, the weight should be increased only one plate at a time.
  6. Use the target heart rate zone. It is recommended to take a pulse before and after performing the circuit. It is recommended that the heart rate stay between 55-85 percent of the Theoretical Heart Rate maximum during the workout. The chart located in the Wisteria Room can help determine your heart rate.
  7. Breathe properly when performing the circuit. Exhale during the strenuous portion of the exercise and inhale during the less strenuous portion of the exercise. Do not hold your breath when performing the exercise.
  8. Cool down after your circuit workout. Be sure to include some stretching after the workout in order to prevent muscle soreness and to improve flexibility.

 The Wisteria Room will be closed May 14 - May 25.

 

  Hours subject to change.

Class Descriptions

CIRCUIT40/30 - Intervals set on a 40-second work, 30-second rest cycle. Designed for come and go activity anytime when open.

CIRCUIT senior - Designed with ages 65+ in mind.

CIRCUIT CLASS - Designed to help you build muscular strength and endurance while maximizing your training efforts. A personal trainer will help you set your weight and reps for getting stronger and guide you through cardio intervals. Please arrive on time to participate. Weight adjustments are encouraged prior to participating. See Fitness Assistant for assistance. Participants will not be allowed to enter once class has started.

ZUMBA CIRCUIT - Combine the exciting dance rhythms of a Zumba class with strength conditioning equipment and you have Zumba Circuit. This workout provides a complete, fun and effective whole body workout and just takes 45 minutes out of your day!

OPEN CIRCUIT - No clock runningn on intervals. Designed for overflow from the Workout Zone.