Anyone else doing Caroline Girvan's EPIC programme?

Oh really? Interesting. I was intrigued by her use of advanced.

I will do day 12 tomorrow first thing and look forward to day 13

You are brave @BigButtons, watching it first. I prefer not to know what’s coming up or I will only find an excuse to avoid.

I almost feel I should do day 12 as well this evening, but I probably wouldn’t be able to move tomorrow

@Taytotots - you can download from YouTube if you pay from (I think it's called...) prime.

I've sometimes seen old exercise DVDs in charity shops, maybe worth a try if you've got time to browse.

Or ask on Freecycle or Nextdoor if anyone has some old DVDs gathering dust somewhere.

Hi all, finally got around to doing EH day 11 and for penance for missing a couple of days I did RL abs and the 3 min plank session too.

I’m impressed by those of you using heavy weights, I can’t seem to go beyond 6kg for arms (except for flies etc when I need to go lower) and am finding 8kg a challenge for legs. Not so much the legs themselves but just holding them when in a squat or a hold. No doubt I need to be patient but the leap from 6 to 8 has been harder than the leap from 3 to 6. I’m also now the proud owner of a 12kg kettlebell but goodness knows when I’ll manage to use that! I’m trying to push through with the heavier weights anyway, hoping that they will become easier sooner than later.

@Taytotots no idea re downloadable, I think the ones where you can download a series are payment only? I looked to see if the Epic series was downloadable from not YouTube but all I found was an introductory pdf complete with diet tips. The only DVDs I have are Jillian Michaels from years ago, I don’t know if anyone is still doing them now that everything is online.

Thanks for the growinganananas recommendations. Did one of hers this morning and enjoyed. No weights allowed atm as recovering from neck injury. Does anyone have recommendations for workouts similar to Caroline Girvan or Growinganananas which are available offline (to download or on dvd)? I think I can download with youtube but only for 48 hours. Going somewhere with very limited internet for six weeks. I also won't have weights so need to be body weight.

I will report back on soreness tomorrow! Though I've had my covid booster today so that may be a confounder. I'm much better at making sure I stretch properly after now. It makes a big difference to my soreness after.

@ManxRhyme I’m really enjoying the length of the Heat sessions, even with a separate warm up tagged on it’s over in 45mins. Albeit 30 of those minutes are savage.

@BigButtons nice work on the press ups.

Keep going ladies!

EPIC Day 7 complete! Legs, legs, legs. Actually quite enjoyed it even though quite repetitive. Bulgarian split squats are my nemesis! But liked the side lunges. Still don’t need my new 10kg weights tho..!

I’m about two and a half weeks in to a more focussed exercise programme and I can definitely feel the difference. Less bloated/leaner middle. Stronger arms, although still lots of loose-ness to be rid of. All going in the right direction.

I can't write not so hard that it feels..

(And hello to everyone and thanks for the welcome!)

I am very tempted to go back to Heat. I went to Heat week 4 then started Epic III when it dropped as FOMO. I really liked Heat - hard but so hard enough that it feel like a continuous impossible mission.

EPIC III is maybe what I should be aspiring to! Just tried Legs Day 7 and wimped out 1/2 way through as my legs just refused to go on Anyone else also in the EPIC III endeavour..?

Hi @Boopear and @Bw3344!

Started Heat today. Loved it. Short, sharp and sweaty. Planning to flex a bit more this time and add some different workouts in between the Heat days but we will see. I like not having to think what to do next so if my brain hurts ill just follow the schedule.

EH day 12 done, the antagonist one. Really enjoyed it! It went on a bit though, it’s about 37 mins long, the actual work out bit. Luckily I had started bit early today as otherwise my carefully planned morning routine could have gone awry.

@Bw3344 - if your legs require work, I recommend Lucy's Thighs & Glutes. Do it every day for a month and report back. Add in Rebecca's Best Abs and you'll be laughing!

Thankyou so much for all suggestions too I will take them on board and fail/smash accordingly

Ah thanks all you love ladies!
I did the Beast Mode CG first video tonight after seeing clients today - I'm dead! It was intense legs and as I come from a family genetically blessed with big legs they require the most work...I followed up with a 10 minute weighted abs workout as I neglect them and a c section 3 years ago has left my wanting some semblance of a toned torso in the (hopefully not too) distant future!

Welcome @Boopear and @Bw3344

I’ve trained at the gym on and off, had personal trainer, did Les Mills, tried jogging and so on, none of these never felt fun, were more like a drag and my body didn’t change that much. I’ve never stuck to anything like I have with CG and I mostly bloody love the sessions! She also made me to really appreciate my body and the mobility. That how lucky I am being able to exercise and perform the moves. It’s a whole new mindset.

@FlowerArranger I searched the Bowflex 3 minute plank challenge and gave it a go this evening. I loved it and totally surprised myself by being able to do the whole set without collapsing I was very wobbly mind but managed to keep it going. I’ll add it to my daily routine from now on. Thank you

I did the heat day 11 today and quite enjoyed it! I decided to do all the thrusts on my bosu ball instead the bench and that was much better.

Hi there, @Boopear..... welcome to our party dignified soiree

Remember - you do not get a badge at the end of any of Caroline's programmes. Modifications are allowed!

Sorry, late to the party but anyone else doing EPIC III? I did Heat, but this one seems in a different league! Or is that just me.... Anyway, up to Day 6 - apparently Day 7 is the hardest leg sesh she's done. Oh yay..