Lifting with Caroline Girvan 2024: What's not to love?!

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1.8x would be interesting!

Interesting, maybe I'll just cut back on the longer runs a bit for now until I find a balance. Thank you!

Thanks @DreadPirateRobots and @samthebordercollie It's encouraging to hear you say that wrist strength will increase over time. It also made me remember that I guess this has actually happened, as my wrists used to feel too weak for 3-5kg weights, but now I'm asking the question about 10kg weights.

Ha
I have finally worked out why my phone cannot upload large threads like this one. This is why I haven’t been posting- because I can’t get it to load!
I went to my settings and changed the talk view to pages rather than the entire thread🤔😂

Lately I've been getting right hip pain on running 😥but it weirdly seems to be a muscular pain? It's worse if I sit still for a bit after the run and rapidly eases with movement. I don't like it though and it's crimping my run style. Anybody got any tips on the why/prevention?

Running can cause a lot of different hip problems (as with knee) hence conditions called runner's hop and runner's knee. If it's ITBS for example then they'd likely advise stopping running for a while while you rehab. Could be tendinitis, bursitis, sciatica, a fracture, even referred pain from somewhere else. Def worth getting it checked out if you can. I'd personally stop running for a bit though.

I'm kinda bored with Rev (love circuits but miss a good hard weights session) so returning to a mix of the full body split and maybe PE (second half of program)

Hi all. I've got the CG app and nearly at the end of her ultimate beginner program.
I'm new to all this and really enjoying doing these workouts.
Could anyone advice which program I should start after I've finished the beginner series

Iron is a good starter programme as it’s slower paced, very adaptable in terms of the actual weights you use, and lets you focus on good form and getting used to the different exercises. It’s not easy but it is very accessible.

What size weights would I need to start?

IMO 4kg is plenty.

It depends really on you - I started with 4kg and 5kg for over head arm work exercises, and 7,5kg and 10kg for legs and rows. I was new to lifting but very fit cardio wise due to running, cycling, swimming a lot. If you want to start of lighter you can do more reps, if you find the weights to heavy do fewer reps, you don't need to keep up with Caroline.

My DP is doing YouTube Iron for the first time, and sometimes joins in my workouts (Rev is a bit of a shock to him 😂). Anyway he mostly uses 4kg and 7kgs. I don’t think he uses a 10 for anything yet but he might do occasionally.

@DreadPirateRobots I've been getting the same issue, also a runner for years. It’s really frustrating, been going on for 4 months now. Let me know if you find anything that helps? I’ve been off running mostly due to the pain in my hip but I’m able to spin and strength train. I had an X-ray but was normal.

@Stumpedasatree ugh 😥 I should probably get myself a referral to the physio. I don't like not being able to run even if weights and HIIT are fine.

Can you get the iron series on YouTube?
I'm currently using the app and at the end of ultimate beginner.

I don't really want to be paying the subscription fee of the app if I can get the full series on YouTube

@idkt I'm probably not the best person to answer, as I've not got the app yet...

The first series I did was Iron on YouTube. (Not sure if this is the same as Iron on the app, but I found it a good first series when I started CG workouts last year.)

The iron series on YouTube is not the same as Iron on the App. Similar format (heavy slow.lifting), same tile but I found Iron on the App a little more varied.

There are literally hundreds of workouts on youtube for free,I am currently working my way through all of her series and standalone workouts before i commit to the app,

@idkt thw sessions and series on the app are completely different to you tube- even if they share the same same names.
imo the app is excellent and well worth the money.
i did all the YouTube ones and they are really good. She has. However, taken it to another level on the app. Her weight choices are different and less likely to cause injury over time.

This!
There is so much on the App now (not just workouts) and as @BigButtons says Caroline really has taken her programming to the next level, drawing on different scientific research and giving us workouts such as the 10 x 10 format, pre and CV post exhaust, clusters etc. I did all the YouTube programs (except Fuel) and loved them but rarely go back to YouTube for any workouts now as there is so much content on the App

@BigButtons and @samthebordercollie
That's interesting and helpful to hear your feedback on the app. I still have quite a few more programs that I've not completed on YouTube, but would you recommend that I move from YouTube and pay for the app?

Since starting CG workouts last year, I've done 4 or 5 per week every week, so I am willing to part with some money if you recommend the app/think it would be better than continuing on YouTube?

Also, I can't seem to find an answer to what the cost is? I'm sure it must say somewhere, but I can only see how to get the free trial and not the actual cost. Can anyone tell me the cost (in pounds)?

@Cherryblossom81 I can definitely recommend it. It is excellent. Do the free trial. There is SO much on there.
i pay yearly as it works out cheaper. Was about £79. Monthly it comes in at about £9 but could be a bit less

£80 for a year. Or £10 a month.

I have the app but have been doing YouTube ones this week so it plays on the telly! It's nice to have the choice.

Thank you @BigButtons and @Gobacktotheworld I'm currently on Day 41 of Epic Heat, so I think I'll finish this program and then move over to the app. (I still can't quite believe this is now such a regular part of my life. I had not ever even touched a dumbbell until April last year!)

The app is definitely worth it! I’ve had it since May and just broke the 200 workout barrier. I’ve never done the same workout twice and even between programmes and on holiday have such a wide choice in terms of length, intensity and equipment used. The bodyweight ones are no joke!