The method
What is BCT (Brazilian Circuit Training)?
BCT (Brazilian Circuit Training) is a music-led group circuit workout rooted in Brazil’s Ginástica Localizada: light weights, high repetitions, and glute- and core-focused moves that scale to every level. Wellsa Junyska, certified by BCT founder Beto Saboya, teaches BCT across three studios in Canggu, Bali.
How BCT works
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Rhythm and roots
Rooted in Brazil’s Ginástica Localizada and set to music. Structured, expressive, unmistakably Brazilian.
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Strength
Light dumbbells and ankle weights, high reps. You sculpt and tone, you do not bulk.
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Circuit
Short stations at your own pace. Simple, safe, and effective for every body.
Who BCT is for
BCT suits every level, from first-timers to regulars. Every move scales up or down, so you train at your own pace. Classes are open to everyone and are attended mostly by women who want strength, tone and energy without a punishing workout.
- All levels: every move scales
- Full-body, glute-focused
- Leave energised, not destroyed
BCT vs HIIT, CrossFit and bootcamp
BCT is often confused with these formats. Here is the honest difference.
Not HIIT
HIIT is short bursts of maximum-intensity intervals meant to spike your heart rate. BCT keeps a steady, music-led rhythm with controlled, high-rep strength work.
Not CrossFit
CrossFit is varied high-intensity training with barbells, olympic lifts and a competitive edge. BCT uses light weights and bodyweight in a friendly, non-competitive circuit.
Not bootcamp
Bootcamp is military-style outdoor drilling. BCT is a studio class set to music, focused on form, glutes and core rather than being shouted through drills.
BCT is strength and tone you can sustain. Train smarter, not harder.
Trained and certified by the founder
Wellsa is certified in BCT by its founder, Beto Saboya, who created Brazilian Circuit Training and has taught it in Bali since 2010. She teaches the method as a certified trainer in Canggu; the method itself is Beto’s.
See BCT’s founderWhere to do BCT in Canggu
Wellsa teaches BCT across three studios in the Canggu area (Berawa, Pererenan and Kerobokan). See the full weekly schedule and reserve your spot.
See the weekly scheduleBCT questions
Short, honest answers to what people ask about BCT.
What is BCT (Brazilian Circuit Training)?
BCT is a music-led group circuit workout from Brazil’s Ginástica Localizada tradition. You move through short stations using light weights and high reps, with a glute and core focus, at your own pace. It builds strength and tone without a punishing, high-impact session.
Is BCT the same as HIIT or CrossFit?
No. HIIT is short maximum-intensity intervals and CrossFit is competitive high-intensity training with barbells. BCT is steady, rhythmic, light-weight circuit work set to music, designed to be sustainable and beginner-friendly.
Is BCT beginner friendly?
Yes. Every move scales up or down, so complete beginners train in the same class as regulars. Wellsa coaches the technique and you go at your own pace.
Is BCT good for women?
BCT is open to everyone and is especially popular with women. The method is full-body and glute-focused, using light weights and high reps to build strength and tone rather than bulk.
Where can I do BCT in Canggu?
Wellsa teaches BCT across three studios in the Canggu area (Berawa, Pererenan and Kerobokan). Check the weekly schedule for days, times and studios.
How do I start?
Pick a class on the weekly schedule and reserve your spot, or message Wellsa on WhatsApp with any questions. First-timers are welcome at any class.
Can I get certified to teach BCT with Wellsa?
No. Wellsa teaches the BCT method to people who want to train it, from complete beginners upward. She does not run instructor courses. Becoming a certified BCT trainer happens only through the founder, Beto Saboya, who certified her.
Come to a BCT class
Reserve a spot in Wellsa’s weekly BCT classes across Canggu, or message her if you are not sure where to start.
See the weekly schedule