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Caroline Girvan where to start?

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minipie · 06/06/2024 09:14

I’d like to start doing weights regularly at home. I’m doing a weekly free weights class at the gym and barre so am not starting from scratch, but I can’t always get there and I’d like to step it up a bit. I have some adjustable weights.

I’ve tried a couple of Caroline Girvan videos on YouTube and liked them but can anyone recommend one of her structured programmes I could follow? Is there a programme with a daily workout or maybe 3-4 times a week?

I’ve seen various ones discussed on MN with scary names 😆 but not sure if there is a right “order” to do them in?

Needs to be available on YouTube ideally as then I can get it on a big screen. Would like something with plenty of upper body…

thank you!

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DreadPirateRobots · 06/06/2024 10:00

Oh ps someone on the internet made this handy comparison table of CG's workout programmes, bless them. https://airtable.com/app90kt6Fz0MBfrty/shrCApiBkaRj96F2D/tblYUQZ5tiHHku1dI

It's mainly the Epic Series, Iron, and Fuel that are long programmes (50 sessions).

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https://airtable.com/app90kt6Fz0MBfrty/shrCApiBkaRj96F2D/tblYUQZ5tiHHku1dI

reenon · 06/06/2024 09:59

If you go on to her website

https://www.carolinegirvan.com/free-programs/

You can hover over each programme and see what they are about. They will take you to her YouTube page for that programme and most of them have a free calendar to download / print off

Free Programs – Caroline Girvan

https://www.carolinegirvan.com/free-programs

DreadPirateRobots · 06/06/2024 09:55

You could really choose any of them. Are you time limited? Epic I sessions go up to an hour but Epic Heat and Iron are all 30 mins. Do you want to incorporate HIIT or do you already have interval training covered? Iron is weights-focused, as is Epic I but in most of the other programmes every fifth session is a HIIT. All of them will work your arms and chest, believe me. The programmes are typically suggested as 5 workouts a week with a couple of rest days, but you can flex it however you need, including doing it more slowly.

I would probably suggest you start with Epic Beginners which has 5 sessions, then perhaps Epic Heat or Epic III.