The paper describes n form of training in which there is progressive loading of the individual. The #x2018; circuit #x2019; includes a number of exorcises, usually nine to twelve, selected so as to improve general muscular condition, and circulatory and respiratory responses. The main assumption underlying this approach is that general fitness is determined by :muscular strength, the capacity to exert force againstresistance; muscular endurance,the capacity for continuous performance of heavy activity making small demand on circulatory and respiratory functions ;general endurance,the capacity to continue sub-maximal contractions of sufficient intensity to make demands on circulatory and respiratory functions ;muscular power,the capacity to develop horsepower. Circuit training consists of the following phases : teaching, testing, timing, training and retesting in accordance with a target time. Some figures are given showing improvements in performances attained by a group of 20 university students attending training for eight weeks on a circuit consisting of twelve exercises.
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