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Caroline Girvan Iron Series

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BiteyShark · 02/01/2023 10:46

I have done free weights a bit many years ago but really a total novice.

Decided to start this today as I need to tone up whilst losing some fat from sorting my diet out plus I am conscious I need to do weights for my bones/age.

OMG my legs are like jelly. I took the dog for a walk after the 1st session and my legs almost gave way walking down a hill.

Anyone else done this? Did you manage the 6 weeks and did it make a difference?

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Ursula82 · 24/01/2023 06:04

Anyone else here a Heather Robertson fan instead of CG? HG has completely changed my approach to strength home work out over last two years. I found CG so…. I don’t know the word but in terms of whose body I would adore to have. Well, Heather Robertson’s hands down!

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BiteyShark · 24/01/2023 06:01

Hipthrusts are confusing me. Where she suggests they target isn't the place they impact me and I think my sofa is too high and all my chairs are the same height. I did them hoping that it targets some muscles even if not the right ones 😁

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TheFormidableMrsC · 23/01/2023 18:06

BiteyShark · 23/01/2023 17:20

Today was number 8 glutes and hamstrings. I don't like the glutes but pushed through it as tomorrow is a rest day.

I've just done it too. Absolutely hated it, so boring. I hate the hipthrusts. I ended up doing things with my barbell instead. That's the first one out of any I've done that I really hated!

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BiteyShark · 23/01/2023 17:20

Today was number 8 glutes and hamstrings. I don't like the glutes but pushed through it as tomorrow is a rest day.

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bluesuitcase · 23/01/2023 17:02

I did day 7 of iron today. I’m really enjoying it so far.

TheFormidableMrsC · 23/01/2023 10:27

I've not long finished Fuel and I'm now on day 7 of Iron. It's hard work! I also don't like hip thrusts. Will keep on with it. Planning on starting Epic after that. These are probably all in the wrong order but I just want to make sure I'm doing regular strength training.

refreshingseahorse · 23/01/2023 10:24

I did Iron last year, I really enjoyed about 90% of it and definitely got stronger.

I didn't like the endless dumbbell glute thrusts, there's one video where its basically half an hour of just those. I gave up and did KB swings instead.

RestingMurderousFace · 23/01/2023 10:18

Thank you.

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BiteyShark · 23/01/2023 10:17

I haven't got the link to hand but if you search YouTube for Caroline Girvan Iron Series it should be a 6 week plan.

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RestingMurderousFace · 23/01/2023 09:49

Please link the Iron that you’re doing, I fancy giving it a go.

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BiteyShark · 23/01/2023 09:37

Just had a quick look at Beastmode. If I make it through Iron might give it a go 😁

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samthebordercollie · 23/01/2023 09:33

I finished Iron a week ago and did Beastmode last week too (2 sessions which I found much harder, including 2 HIIT sessions): I preferred Beastmode, have now started Heat, again 2 sessions back to back; Defnitely seeing a difference in body shape now!

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BiteyShark · 23/01/2023 09:26

And as PP, my weights are much much lighter than recommended but it is still making a big difference in just 1.5 weeks.

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BiteyShark · 23/01/2023 09:22

I had to postpone it for a few weeks as I couldn't commit to the sessions but started it again and now on the third session on week 2.

I can feel I am stronger as always struggled with lunges but after the first week I can now do them (although very slowly).

I am liking most of the sessions except the glutes 😁

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florenceandthemac · 23/01/2023 07:37

How are you all getting on? I'm going to start this today

samthebordercollie · 03/01/2023 20:31

I've just started it, am doing 2 sessions back to back to get an hours workout. As each session generally focuses on different parts of the body and my weights are half that of,CG it's doable! I like iron because there isn't any jumping around and I'm recovering from bunion surgery so can't. Legs hurt more after one of her sessions than mine ever did after a marathon! Love the effect on the body of doing weights rather than just cardio! Good luck with the programme.

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BiteyShark · 02/01/2023 14:26

So pleased that the other days might not be as bad 😁

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UglyModernWindows · 02/01/2023 14:24

I've done the iron series twice, it's my favourite CG series by far. That leg day on Day 1 is bloody brutal Grin But you'll recover and the subsequent days won't feel as awful! Keep going!

I still don't look like Caroline though but my whole body is much improved. My thighs are solid muscle now or at least they feel that way Grin No fat folds hanging over my knees anymore. I also like my shoulders and arms.

I'm hoping there'll be a new series coming up very soon. I need to decide what series to start next so here's hoping there'd be new one dropped soon.

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