Anyone else doing Caroline Girvan's EPIC programme?

@BigButtons - sorry you're still unwell

On days like these I tend to just do a few of my standard LWR or RL shorties. Or Ranier Pollard's Tabata, which is not too challenging.

I managed 2/3 of Heat Day 1 - legs - before I ran out of time this morning, so I’m going to finish it later and add some core on.

Any recs for a good 15 minute core video?

[quote BigButtons]@AnnaDyne that floor thigh one really is a killer![/quote]
Isn't it just! Love it

Hope you're feeling better

[quote FlowerArranger]**@AnnaDyne* - On burpees, is there a modification for dodgy knees?*

I wouldn't know, but I'd recommend an ongoing session of daily Thighs & Gutes courtesy of Lucy:

Seriously: do this every day for a month and report back [/quote]
Thanks @FlowerArranger - I'll try that! Maybe starting today.....

I hurt after yesterday's Epic!

@AnnaDyne - On burpees, is there a modification for dodgy knees?

I wouldn't know, but I'd recommend an ongoing session of daily Thighs & Gutes courtesy of Lucy:

Seriously: do this every day for a month and report back

@Moonflower12345 that's amazing, well done 👏🏼

Thanks @FlowerArranger
I have mainly been running for the last 12 months, mixed with a bit of HIIT and the odd (rare) weights session. So I have decent cardio fitness, but have realised I need to actually start doing more weights to see a difference in my body.
For the past couple of months I have ran less, but been to spin sessions and done some CG workouts, and have started to notice a difference on my body.
I'm doing EPIC now as I do like having something to follow. Even when mainly running, I always had a goal, eg half marathon using a training programme.

I'd still like to lose a couple of lbs although weight loss hasn't been my primary goal for a long time. I just want to see my body continue to tighten up now!

I've actually seized up after a couple of hours on the sofa tonight. I think I was being a bit blase about it

On burpees, is there a modification for dodgy knees?

My hips used to click when I ran, as did my knees. So I stopped running. I don’t know if they still click as I’ve avoided running except for public transport. I will check it out at the weekend.

@wetpants the little wins are great, really important and give great satisfaction. I used to get backache if I stood for a long time, probably because I had bad posture and a lacklustre core. Now I can stand with no problem.

@BigButtons I hope you feel better tomorrow. I think I’ve forgotten how rotten colds can be as I haven’t had one in ages, it seems. No doubt with more days in the office it will happen at some point.

I took a day off today as I needed to go to the office, so I counted it as an active rest day as I ran for the train and needed to run to a meeting. I haven’t checked my steps yet but they were at speed so hopefully that counts for something 😬. Tomorrow I will launch myself into day 6 of Heat and get back on track.

@midgemagneto.... - no need to torture yourself on your off days. This is when Lucy and Rebecca come into their own. Both have tons of 10 minute workouts that are less challenging than those I mentioned

Of course they can be modified...

I was thinking of having sofa days not more torture on my off days . What have I started ?

Beautiful demonstration of perfect BURPEE technique from Anna, 22 minutes into this great workout, including a couple of variations:

keep core tight and drive from glutes/muscles and jump in to a squat then up, if that make sense. Rather than more of a pike/coming up through the back

Absolutely!!! You've described very eloquently what I'd have struggled to put into words

I'm quite happy if I can do 5-6 of these bu99ers in a minute...

Two suggestions from me - YMMV but unless you are already VERY fit I'd ease myself into whatever CG programme you've chosen:

• Alternate CG with some high quality HIIT such as Growingannanas OR full body workouts such as Jake DuPree's.

• and/or do the following on your non-CG days :

If you can also do the Bowflex 3-minute plank every day, you'll be well on your way

I think the burpees thing was related to pelvis and bones rather than innards. I can kind of see that as there’s a lot of clicking from my hips/pelvis. I do them but try very hard to keep core tight and drive from glutes/muscles and jump in to a squat then up, if that make sense. Rather than more of a pike/coming up through the back

@BigButtons I find I easily get sucked in to do movements fast rather than concentrate on the quality. I have to watch out not to do that.
Shame about your cold A gentle yoga would be fine, hopefully you’ll be over the worst soon!

Oh and I was watching CG’s new Q&A session yesterday where she states she’s a qualified pre and post natal trainer. So I’d imagine she’d know if burpees weren’t safe for women who have given birth.

@BigButtons Thank you! I checked out the Epic day 40, it looked like torture

@Melassa Thanks for the pep talk! It really helped, I’ve decided to just do it, no wimping out! I’ll just go on my own pace and not trying to match Caroline’s speed. I reckon I can manage maybe two burpees in 30 secs

Today was my active rest day, I did a 20 min yoga flow with Adrienne in the morning. Otherwise not a busy day.

I have two little wins to note today;
When doing the yoga as mentioned above, I actually managed to do a tree pose. I’ve done this sequence on and off for about four months and have never managed it before. I presume this is because my core is now stronger?

The other little win is standing whilst waiting I was waiting for my appointment at the opticians and fancied standing rather than sit down. The old me would have been desperate to sit down!