Minimize break time for maximum results

Generally speaking, resistance training is anaerobic, in that it does not utilize a great deal of oxygen but is still intense enough to trigger what's known as anaerobic metabolism. Be this as it may, it's entirely possible to turn your resistance training workout into a cardiovascular dynamo by keeping your break time in between sets to a minimum.

Peripheral heart action (PHA) circuits, more popularly known as circuit training, are a great way to build lean, tone muscles while at the same time torching calories. Beyond that, other benefits include increased endurance, decrease in body fat, and perhaps best of all, less time spent in the gym.

When performing a resistance circuit, one of the more effective methods is to target compound muscle groups by using multi-joint exercises (as opposed to isolation exercises, which typically only hit one muscle group at a time). This approach will maximize your effort and burn more calories, something I'd venture to guess is of interest to you.

For a good selection of exercises to use in your resistance training circuit, click here.