Page 15 | EPIC!! Losing, gaining and groaning with Caroline Girvan

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BigButtons · 15/02/2022 07:57

And another grumble. My glutes are torches this morning which is an excellent thing. Yesterday I finisher really worked them well. Why do we need extra glute days when they are worked so hard doing lunges and squats anyway?
I am grump this morning as I have arranged for a funeral director to visit my mum because she wants to arrange her funeral. It will be very tough to witness. Then I am more grumpy because I will do day 32 before I go and it has loads of push ups again and dips that my shoulder won’t allow me to do……..

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Melassa · 15/02/2022 07:35

Mindful of what @BigButtons wrote about day 31 I went back and did day 27 instead, but cut the last 2 exercises and went straight to the finisher as running out of time. I agree about the hamstring fixation, I don’t understand the need for chunky hamstrings. Also she never stretches them! Or the glutes! I needed to add a couple of hamstring stretches in plus a reclining pigeon for the glutes. I’ve noticed that she stretches some muscles consistently but not others and I always need to add something. I got a sore lower back yesterday from some of the squats, no idea what I was doing wrong but it got a bit uncomfortable in parts so I dialled it down.

Lelivre · 15/02/2022 07:31

I'm doing a second round of the beginners and whilst that sounds so lightweight compared to your comments I'm so happy to see I'm managing better second time around.

Do I take it from your comments that her workouts leave you constantly sore? How do you cope with that?

Due to being hypermobile sore tight muscles is par of the course for me and I don't want to get too flared up and end up quitting, it would help to know so I can have a plan.

The best way for me to stabilise my body is to weight train but I need to be more measured than the ordinary person.

fishonabicycle · 15/02/2022 06:36

We've had to drop out of endgame for a bit as husband's knew is sore - so we aren't doing any leg sessions, just some full body ones. I will do some legs on my own but get back into endgame as soon as possible.

FlowerArranger · 14/02/2022 16:22

Whenever I get fed up with Caroline, I divert to Growingannanas for a few days. Anna has some weight-based workouts which are less challenging but a lot more fun.

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BigButtons · 14/02/2022 14:52

Day 31 today- lower body. i sound it a bit boring- there were 3 circuits and endless RDLs. What is it with Cg and her hamstring obsession? Mine are parma sore, despite stretching/yoga on them everyday.
This weds is yet another hamstring bashing with a glute/ hammy session. I can't stand any more bloody hip thrusts with a band and silly weights. Also my hamstrings are simply fed up with the amount they are put through and are niggling me. I mean they get it on both leg days and the full body.( moan moan moan)
I think I might do the iso/plyo leg day from heat instead- loved that one, it was such fun with lots of moves she doesn't usually do. My hamstrings DO NOT need to grow any bigger than they are!

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BigButtons · 14/02/2022 14:48

hi @ladybranstonpickle barge away!
I too loved heat, mainly because of the cardio aspect to it. Endgame is only 40 mins per session. I would say it's slightly more weight based, slower moves, heavier weights, than heat, but still do-able time wise. certainly shorter than the first 2 epics. It's pretty tough though. The first 2 weeks weren't too bad but week 6 was really tough, although I did really enjoy a couple of them and have put them in my favourites.

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ladybranstonpickle · 14/02/2022 12:20

Sorry to just barge in - although I haven't been posting I have been lurking...You are all so inspiring!

I am just starting the final week of Epic Heat (I got sidetracked for a month over Xmas due to being ill twice and general holiday shenanigans) and wanted to ask you Caroline experts for advice on what to do next?

I have LOVED Epic Heat - especially that with a warmup and cooldown the workouts are still less than 45mins long.

Most times I'm doing the workout after the baby goes to bed and before dinner - and I do IF - eating later in the evening means a longer morning without food :(

I think her other programs are much longer? Any advice/suggestions welcome...

Melassa · 13/02/2022 20:51

Yes, burpees make me feel queasy too! Well done on getting through it. I’m really slow doing them so a 100 would finish me off, I’d be there for hours!

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BigButtons · 13/02/2022 17:12

@Melassa I did the burpees! Had to take a couple of longer rest during the workout itself as there were a lot of burpees in it as well. Sometimes I could not be bothered to go down on to the floor for more push ups so did high knees
I rested before the finisher for about a minute then did the burpees in sets of 20. I though I might be sick at times towards the end but hey, I got it down. I hate them, but each time I push myself it gets just that little bit easier the next time I do it.

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Melassa · 13/02/2022 16:56

Hey @FlowerArranger, glad you’re back! I hope you get back to speed soon

I’m still not following as I should as too busy and worn outs during the week, but today I did day 29 and yesterday day 28 and enjoyed both. I took one look at the burpee bonanza this morning and settled for the full body instead, reasoning being we were supposed to walking up a mountain to a sanctuary above a lake. Unfortunately we got lost and just ended up doing a trail in the hills. Still, it was 7km up and down so I feel I have atoned for missing the burpees .

Did you go for the burpees in the end@BigButtons?

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BigButtons · 13/02/2022 10:52

@FlowerArranger great that you are able to start exercising again!😃. Looking forward to your thoughts on endgame when you feel ready to tackle it!

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BigButtons · 13/02/2022 10:50

@Forgotmypasswordsgain you are right- 4 more weeks to go!
It’s a bloody burpee bonanza today with a 100 burpee finisher. Oh dear. Gonna have a cooked breakfast first though!

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Forgotmypasswordsgain · 13/02/2022 10:03

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Day 25 EE completed, went nice and quickly although I now look like a beetroot as my FIL likes to keep his house at ~23C. Hopefully I’ll return to my old pale self before the christening I’m attending at lunchtime 😂😂

Oops meant day 15, wishful thinking on my part. @BigButtons surely there’s 4 weeks left for you unless you plan to do 2 a day!!

Forgotmypasswordsgain · 13/02/2022 10:01

Day 25 EE completed, went nice and quickly although I now look like a beetroot as my FIL likes to keep his house at ~23C. Hopefully I’ll return to my old pale self before the christening I’m attending at lunchtime 😂😂

FlowerArranger · 12/02/2022 16:19

How am I
Out of shape but hopefully ready to get back to where I was back in October.
Several operations, lots of travelling, Christmas, home renovations....... there was always something.
Started up again with my old favourites (Anna, Rebecca, Lucy) and about to move on to Endgame.
Watch this space!!

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BigButtons · 12/02/2022 13:14

@FlowerArranger no I don’t think so. I think it’s just the end of the long epics. It would be great if she did some more yoga stuff. I guess she will do more shorter programs?
How are you btw?😍

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FlowerArranger · 12/02/2022 12:18

What happens after Endgame? Is this it?

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BigButtons · 12/02/2022 07:31

@Itsnotdeep I ‘ enjoyed’ it as I got good cardio in. I was exhausted by the end. The staple of squat to RDLs appeared after every 2 exercises. So basically it was a cardio leg day with a few arms thrown in for good measure!
She really does like her RDLs. I don’t mind them but my hamstrings are sore All the time atm. We probably have another hip thruster session coming up.
Only 2 more weeks of EG. Time has flown😮

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Itsnotdeep · 11/02/2022 23:16

@Forgotmypasswordsgain day 28 is also abs - but no rests at all in between the exercises! I enjoyed it but was tough!

Itsnotdeep · 11/02/2022 23:14

I'm a day behind you @BigButtons - really enjoyed day 28 though.

Have astanga in the morning and then a very full day plus out out in the evening so may not manage day 29 tomorrow (and I'm not rushing to do it after your description!).

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BigButtons · 11/02/2022 19:49

This week’s endgame has been super challenging so far. Day 29 today full body cardio basically. Had sweat pouring into my eyes and I was swearing at the tv. It reminded me of heat but longer!
My right knee and shoulder are giving me gip which is pissing me off- a lot.

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Forgotmypasswordsgain · 11/02/2022 19:14

Really enjoyed day 14 EE, realised I far prefer any workouts where you get 30 second rest breaks. I somehow managed 108 of the finisher in the time, surprised as abs is normally my weak spot. Well definitely lower abs after 2 caesareans 😂😂

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BigButtons · 09/02/2022 22:55

Day 28 today- it was great- one for the favourites list for sure. My whole body aches!

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Forgotmypasswordsgain · 09/02/2022 22:17

On a bit of a roll completing day 13 EE tonight. Looking forward to my rest day tomorrow as I’ve been accumulating aching muscles this week, using my new 5kg weights yesterday and today. Away this weekend so hoping to complete the full body Friday and then cardio while away if possible.