If Caroline Girvan is too hard ...

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redskydelight · 15/02/2023 13:00

I am a middle aged woman who has a set of adjustable weights at home and has been working out at home following FitnessBlender and Sydney Cummings. But starting to find them too samey

So, I'm not exactly a beginner. Inspired by MN I have tried Caroline Girvan's Epic Beginner and just found it really hard (even after repeating it). Plus I don't really like the fact she doesn't talk - I prefer someone shouting at encouraging me.

Can anyone suggest something that is like Caroline Girvan but easier and still focussed on strength - I don't mind doing a bit of cardio but it's not my preference?

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Lottapianos · 15/02/2023 13:03

I enjoy Zeus Fitness on YouTube. Strength based workouts of around 20-40 mins, he uses dumbbells but you could definitely do bodyweight if you needed to. A few workouts have some cardio included but the majority is weights

prescribingmum · 15/02/2023 13:18

Did you try Caroline Girvan's iron series?
I was in the same position as you before doing it and loved Fitness Blender but wanted a change. I didn't get on with any other CG programmes (hated EPIC) but iron was good and exactly what I needed

FenghuangHoyan · 15/02/2023 13:20

Jillian Michaels? The 6 week six pack one hurts.

Galadriel90 · 15/02/2023 14:00

I find CG too hard! I use HASfit on YouTube instead. They have great strength training workouts which are much more doable!

brokenstone · 15/02/2023 14:13

Bodyfit by Amy

brokenstone · 15/02/2023 14:17

Or Heather Robertson but she doesn't talk during the workout

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redskydelight · 15/02/2023 17:27

Thanks so much for all the ideas! Will keep me busy for a while until I work out if I like them or not.

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Abra1t · 15/02/2023 17:29

Bodypump at home with Les mills on demand?

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