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Circuit Training Work-Rest Calculator
Calculate work bouts, active seconds, station transitions, round rests, circuit block, complete session duration, duty cycle, active-to-recovery ratio, and work accumulated at each station.
Total work bouts-
Total active work-
Within-round transitions-
Transition time-
Between-round recoveries-
Between-round rest-
Circuit block duration-
Complete session duration-
Circuit active-duty share-
Active-to-recovery ratio-
Total work at each station-
Decision view
Circuit ring, round ladder, and duty-cycle clock
Circuit ring, round ladder, and duty-cycle clockStation nodes rotate through work and transitions, pause only between rounds, and reconcile with warm-up, circuit, and cool-down time.
Exact scenario comparisonWork time per station (sec) changes while all other entered assumptions remain constant.
| Work time per station (sec) | Total work bouts | Total active work | Within-round transitions | Transition time | Between-round recoveries | Between-round rest | Circuit block duration | Complete session duration | Circuit active-duty share | Active-to-recovery ratio | Total work at each station |
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How to use Circuit Training Work-Rest Calculator
- List only active stations that occur once per round.
- Time actual movement or equipment changes to estimate transitions.
- Keep between-round rest separate from warm-up and cool-down.
Calculator guide
Understanding Circuit Training Work-Rest Calculator
Circuit duration is often understated because station transitions disappear from the plan. Work bouts, within-round movement, between-round recovery, warm-up, and cool-down are operationally different and should be counted separately.
Detailed calculation process
Detailed circuit work, transition, round-rest, and duty-cycle calculation
The default circuit uses eight stations, four rounds, 45 seconds work, 15 seconds transition, and 90 seconds between rounds.
General formula: N_w=s*rT_w=N_w*t_wN_t=max(0,s-1)*rT_t=N_t*t_tN_r=max(0,r-1)T_r=N_r*t_rT_c=T_w+T_t+T_rT_s=T_c+60*(T_{wu}+T_{cd})D=T_w/T_c Transition occurs only between stations within a round; long recovery occurs only between rounds. Duty cycle uses the circuit clock, not warm-up and cool-down.
What each symbol means
Worked substitution with the default inputs
The default circuit contains 24 active minutes and a 67.61% circuit-block duty cycle.
Worked situations
Practical examples
- Eight stations over four rounds produce 32 work bouts.
- Each round has seven station transitions, while four rounds have only three between-round rests.
Better inputs
Useful tips
- Add time when participants must sanitize or reconfigure equipment.
- Use longer transitions for group rotation or crowded layouts.
- Keep a visible master clock so every station receives the planned work interval.
Before relying on the result
Limitations and common mistakes
- Every station uses one work duration and every transition uses one duration.
- The page does not model staggered groups, station capacity, exercise intensity, or individual rest needs.
- Setup, coaching, hydration, delays, and health response are excluded.
Reference
Key terms
- Work bout
- One station completed for one round.
- Station transition
- Movement between adjacent stations within a round.
- Duty cycle
- Active work divided by the circuit block including transition and round rest.
Important note
Choose exercise intensity, rest, technique, and supervision appropriate to participants. Stop for concerning symptoms and seek qualified guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Why not count eight transitions for eight stations?
This model ends the round at the final station and assigns the longer round rest before the next start.
Does warm-up affect duty cycle?
No. Duty cycle describes only the circuit block; complete session duration includes warm-up and cool-down.
Can transition be zero?
Yes for an immediate stationary exercise change, though real group logistics often require time.