Carl & Sandra's

Physical Conditioning Center

Anatomy of a Program



A little background:

Our programs involve Miller Circuits, with a strong strength and muscle building component, as well as a cardiovascular aspect. With the time it takes to rest from the exercise (1-2 minutes), we include flexibility, chest, and stomach work. Our programs differ from traditional circuit training, which is cardiovascular, with little or no strength and flexibility work.

There is an example below of a Carl & Sandra's program. We change your program every 6 weeks. Why? Because increasing weight each time through a Miller Circuit, and increasing the total weight each week, works well for about 4 weeks. When continued beyond 4 weeks, your body feels the stress, and progress slows down. You feel tired and bored! You can change things up in the 5th and 6th weeks, to provide a little spark for your body and interest level, by adding weight at the beginning of the week, then taking off 10-25% of the weight, and doing faster repetitions the other two workouts. And don't forget to make that appointment for a new program!

Click on the links in the program below for discussions of each program element!


Your Name weight____ % body fat____ vertical jump____ chest power____ upper back & arm power____
hip & leg power____

1. Warm-up 3-5 min. & Stretching (20 sec. each): mid-back stretch; seated back stretch; seated inside thigh stretch; ankle stretch

2. Miller Circuit (x3)
  • DB Push Press - 12
  • Mid-back Stretch - 20 sec.
  • DB Bench Press - 12
  • Oblique Reach Sit-ups - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

3. Miller Circuit (x3)
  • Alternating DB Curls - 10 each
  • Two DBs Overhead - 12
  • Side Flys - 12

4. Miller Circuit (x3)
  • Step-ups with DB Side Raise - 8 each on 6-inch box
  • Ankle Stretch - 20 sec. each
  • Alternating Partial Edge Knee-ups - 20 sec. each, 40+

5. Miller Circuit (x3)
  • DB Squat to Slide Together to Shoulder - 12
  • Seated Back Thigh Stretch - 20 sec.
  • Seated Inside Thigh Stretch - 20 sec.
  • One DB Pullover and Extension - 12




Page Contents
Home Back to the beginning
Tour the Gym View the inside of the gym with all its equipment.
Information for Prospective Members A summary of member benefits and why we are different from other gyms!
Anatomy of a Program An explanation of what a program is and how it is developed.
Our Staff Meet Carl and Sandra's staff!
Weight Training for Your Lifestyle The benefits of weight training (athletic training) regardless of your age or condition
Carl's Books We have several of Carl's books for sale!
The World According to Carl Advice from Carl Miller
Miller Weightlifting Miller Weightlifting is a USAW Licensed Weightlifting Club and our lifters compete in local, state, national and international Olympic-style weightlifting meets.
Fun Meets Olympic-style weightlifting fun meets for our members, without the pressure of actual competition. Members can show their skills for fun in a meet atmosphere or tune-up for their next big competition!



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