Caroline Girvan Iron Series

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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?

Give her Fuel series a go after this. I really enjoyed that

Great, will do - thanks for the recommendation.

Out of interest, what weights does everyone use? (Preferably in kg as I'm lazy crap at converting 😅)

@TheFormidableMrsC isn't fuel very cardio based? How does it compare to Heat? I'm doing that now and there is more than enough cardio in that! I found Beastmode is a good one to do after Iron as there is still a lot of lifting.
Re weights it depends on the speed of the workout and rest, but generally only 5kg for above the head lifting (I'm a wimp) unless sitting down Arnold presses 7,5kg, chest presses 7,5kg,
10kg for renegade rows, lunges with weight, goblet squat 15kg RFL & hip thrusts 20kg
Flyers, lateral lifts etc 4kg but sometimes less if it's a really intensive, fast shoulder workout!

I wouldn't have said so, no. There is some
cardio, interspersed but not based. I haven't done Heat or Beastmode so can't compare. I enjoyed Fuel. Not enjoying Iron as much.

I use 5kg hand weights with 1.5 kg weighted gloves on. For deadlifts, rows and chest presses I've got a barbell which in itself weighs 10kg and I add another 10kg. I sometimes use a 12kg kettlebell for some moves. I need heavier hand weights now but they're so expensive. £50 for 2 x 7.5kg in Decathlon so I'm always looking out on Marketplace.

I am using light weights.

5kg each for legs (8kg when only using one for things like squats).

For arms it's anything from 3kg each for Arnold presses then 4/5 kg each for others.

Just done day 9 full body. Seemed harder than normal and 'faster'. Ended up as a sweaty mess 😁

I have done a few CG workouts and love them. I want to restart the Fuel programme. I struggle with fitting 5 workouts in with the little ones and work but I really need to lose some weight. I am thinking of just doing some random CG cardio workouts for a bit then maybe starting fuel again. I need some motivation 😅

@Samkey the great thing about CH is that there are so many videos available of different lengths.
Why not start with a few full body work outs 20 - 30 minutes to start off with? I have an active rest day today, did a 20 minute arm workout then went for a 7 mile run with the dogs. Will walk them later on. Back on Heat tomorrow.

@Samkey the Advent series is only 20mn per session

I know what you mean about fitting it into 5 days. I was toying with doing it over three days but then wondered if it is better to raise my heart rate up over 5 sessions more than three longer ones. It is hard to motivate myself but then I think but it's only 30 mins and I need to prioritise my health rather than everything else.

Yeah I really need to do the same. Like you said it is only 30 minutes. I think I am going to try some cardio ones next week then start one of the programmes soon 😀

I think I’m going to start iron tomorrow if anyone wants to join me!

I'm not too far into it @dueindecember10
Did the Day 6 Arms & Abs last night but I'm going to do the Day 4 Circuits one tonight as I had to switch it up a bit for various reasons. Have you started?

Yes have started thanks and really enjoying it so far!

I've just done Day 7 triceps and shoulders on my lunch, and my arms are a bit weak lifting my cup at my desk now, ha

Well done everyone for keeping at it. I will finish week three tomorrow.