Caroline Girvan 2026- sore but still scrolling.

I’ve got nowhere to store a barbell. I use a 24kg kettlebell for hip thrusts, which is ok with a cushion underneath. I did day 15 of Play today - the pyramid one - quite enjoyed it. It was 30 - 45 - 60 though, isn’t it usually 20 - 40 - 60? Usually I can work out my reps - 5 in round one, 10 in round two, 15 in round 3. This was more 8-12-16!

I think day 14 yesterday (hundreds of rows) must have used the abs a lot. I’ve had a lingering cough since Christmas and my abs are hurting every time I cough today. 😩

I would probably get a barbell,there is ALOT of hip thrusts/bridges.
Before I got the app I was wrestling my two 15kgs on to my lap,it was a pain as they never felt stable and it began hurting my wrists holding them in place.
I now have a barbell, BUT I dont have bumper plates so still kinda wrestling about with it.
Still it's me birthday soon so that will be my pressie.

Hello gang! Can I join back, I have recently re started after an (embarrassing long...) break.

I am doing play - does everyone have a barbell?? I do not, is using a couple of dumbbells an acceptable substitute or am I kidding myself!

I wfh 3 days a week so do it on my lunchbreak. On Saturdays and Sundays I do it in the morning while the kids are eating breakfast/attached to their devices! I’m not a fan of working out in the evenings.

Had a look at latest Plays. Can’t face it. Doing body combat instead today.

@samthebordercollie yeah that makes sense. If I exercise in the morning it means I should have time for a bit of yoga before bed, too.

@Fibrousexercise increases your cortisol level which should naturally decrease in the evening. It causes stress to your body in the same way drinking alcohol does so it has the same negative effect on sleep for many people. Cortisol is naturally high in the morning in order to wake you up!

Ah that's interesting that it interferes with your sleep. I've not been sleeping that great so I will see if that improves with a morning workout.

I did PE day 39, not tedious and quite challenging ( I subbed half of the stability ball roll outs for RDLs.) Some plyometrics too.
i hate working out in the evening too because it’s not good for my sleep @Gobacktotheworld2. I prefer to get up very early and workout, fortunately my kids are older so I can!

I have been working out in the evenings recently due to work/kids but it's badly interfering with my sleep. The best time for me is early morning. Well done Fibrous

I got up early and did play day 21 - legs, and feeling pleased with myself. Think I’ll try and make this a habit.

@TessTickle0 we've had ours for a few years now but the tools/upgrades still arrive regularly. It would drive me mad if I wasn't benefitting from it. His latte art is top grade, too.

It's too faffy for me, when he's not here I drink tesco instant 😂

Oh and @Fibrous my OH bought himself a coffee machine recently and my god!the faff to make a small cup of coffee.
I can't say if it's any good as I dont drink coffee!
He's bought a load of pointless (to me) tools for it all as well

Yeah maybe on the days I'm working out of the house I need to do that.

I do my workouts once I finish work,some days I finish early afternoon so these are easier, other days I finish later but I literally come home,get into my workout gear and get it done,otherwise I simply wouldn't.
It's the same on a weekend,once all other stuff is outta the way I go and do a workout.
This works for me but otherwise I think I would struggle to fit them in..I admire all those who getup extra early to do it.
Can't remember who asked but if I was to repeat a programme from YouTube it would be heat or endgame

Thanks for the new thread @BigButtons !

When do you guys do your workouts? I think I'm going to have to start dragging my ass out of bed early to do them as I'm not managing to fit them in of an evening much these days, there's too much else going on. Maybe it's time to learn a new habit instead of lying in bed waiting for my coffee to be brought to me by my in house barista (who makes excellent coffee but it takes him bloody ages). In fact, I could probably get the workout done during the time it takes him to grind the beans and faff about. I'm setting my alarm clock...

I think I'll try the leg day one from sunday in the morning. I didn't make it out for a run today.

@BigButtonsIntent Day 46! I do it regularly. I’m glad you enjoyed day 22 despite all the unilateral arm work (which I get really bored with!)