Cryptic crossword clue
With rings around, is after that integrated circuit training 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CALLISTHENICS

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The straight part
We know that "training" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case training = callisthenics.
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What does CALLISTHENICS mean?

CALLISTHENICS noun
  1. (in the plural) Gymnastic exercises under the participation of a (surface-wise) multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina.
  2. (in the singular) A system of such exercises.

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