In the corridors, you probably hear it mentioned more often. That one enthusiastic colleague or friend who completely immerses themselves in circuit training or HIIT training. But are you also familiar with the main differences? At first glance, they seem similar. However, there is an important difference in the training approach. Are you curious what it is and which workout will help you achieve your fitness goals? Then, please read on.
 
 

Effective and time-saving ways of training

With so many different trends in sports, it's no surprise that there is a lot of confusion about what interval or circuit training is. People often use the terms interchangeably as well. Despite the fact that the training methods are different, there is a commonality. They are both known as effective and time-saving ways of training. Perfect for taking your endurance to a new level. This makes it ideal for people with a busy lifestyle, where maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important. 

Circuit training; perfect combination of endurance and strength training

Circuit training is a resistance-based way of training. Don’t be alarmed. With circuit training, you don’t have to stand in front of a mirror, throwing heavy weights into the air. In this training method, you go through different exercises, each targeting a different muscle group. This way, you train your entire body in a short amount of time. An additional advantage of training different muscle groups is that it decreases the risk of overexertion. 

That’s not all. With circuit training, you work on your endurance at the same time. Because you don’t get much rest between the different exercises, your heart rate increases. The fast pace, combined with the different exercises, provides a challenge and makes your workout much more enjoyable and easier to maintain. Circuit training is ideal for building muscle mass, reducing body fat, and improving your metabolism.

Focus on cardio with HIIT training

Unlike circuit training, interval training specifically focuses on improving your endurance. Most people know interval training from HIIT sessions. It is a cardio workout where you alternate short, but very intense activities such as running, swimming, cycling, or rowing with rest and recovery periods. This workout suits people who feel more comfortable alternating periods of hard work with moments to catch their breath.  

Interval training, like circuit training, is effective in burning fat and building endurance. The difference is that in interval training, you do not specifically target different muscle groups, where you actually build more strength and muscle mass.

Get to know circuit training

The best way to find out which training method suits you is by experiencing it. You are very welcome at one of our Circle-Fit locations. Our concept focuses on circuit training because it is a quick and effective way to achieve your fitness goals. All our advanced fitness equipment automatically adjusts based on your body and training level. This way, you prevent unpleasant injuries and always get the best out of every workout. Let’s get acquainted!