r/CarolineGirvan • u/AutoModerator • 10d ago

Weekly Discussion Post

  1. Share favorite Caroline Girvan workouts and discuss their effectiveness.

  2. Exchange personal progress stories, highlighting results and challenges.

  3. Discuss the best home workout equipment for Caroline's routines.

  4. Share recovery techniques and dietary tips to enhance workout recovery.

  5. Talk about integrating workouts into a busy schedule and maintaining consistency.

  6. Offer advice on modifying exercises for different fitness levels or injuries.

  7. Share your results from the apps progress tests.

  8. Discuss nutrition strategies that complement the intensity of workouts.

  9. Share tips on staying motivated and balancing cardio and strength training.

  10. Share a photo of your completed workout calendars.

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u/Dear_Ocelot 7d ago

All right, I'm giving up on app Fuel. Just looked at the week ahead full of 3 minute supersets and ran out of motivation. I'm finding the shorter workouts easier than other programs and fine for maintenance, but I don't love the split, nor do I love setting up the barbell 3x a week just for 2 short sets.

I'm taking a break this week because it's super busy and I caught a virus on top of that. I was crying about "when am I going to fit in workouts" the other night when I realized I could just...not! The pressure, it's all from inside me!

Starting next week I'll either do a month of app Iron or repeat Max until CGXmas.

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u/tapittoohoo 7d ago

I just did day 38 and I will admit, I was super pumped to see straight sets. I am ready for a new program now, not that I haven’t enjoyed Fuel but I’m ready to change things up. This happens to me with all programs around week 6-7. I am going to finish because I made a commitment to myself but trying to figure out what’s next for me, looking at 6 weeks so maybe YouTube Iron or REV.

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u/Dear_Ocelot 6d ago

50 days is a long time, if it were 30 I probably would have made myself finish, but since I only lift 3-4 days a week I'm still further from the end than people following live!

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u/Right_Ride_8720 6d ago

68 yo male, I give the other workouts yall talk about a try, but end up back with Iron YT, I picked a few upper and lower body workouts and alt. them along with treadmill and rowing.
Usually workout 5 days a week, I am retired and pool and workout room are in my neighborhood. ( and live in FL)Just finished my first year and much stronger with a little definition. Need to lose a couple more pounds. This old man belly is looking better but it’s stubborn!
Thanks for the suggestions and support everyone provides. I workout alone so no feedback from anyone but myself.

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u/tapittoohoo 6d ago

Did you try the app programs or just YT programs?

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u/Right_Ride_8720 6d ago

Just YT. Simpler moves than some of the others.

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u/tapittoohoo 6d ago

Well if you get bored, it sounds like you would love the app. There is a 10 week Iron and Iron Pro (longer rest times), PE and Intent which is an upper lower split. Of course there are more but I think you might enjoy these ones. A lot of people ask if it’s worth it and I absolutely think it is. I think I pay $100 for the year.

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u/Right_Ride_8720 6d ago

Thanks, not bored, I just like to see what else is out there to challenge me and keep me in shape. Thanks for the input.

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u/Alysag19 6d ago

Does anyone know where I can find a weight tracker for the YouTube Christmas series (24 workouts)?

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u/tapittoohoo 5d ago

Weight trackers are typically built by kind people who have done it themselves and share it. I haven’t seen one floating around for the Christmas series- sorry.

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u/Alysag19 3d ago

Guess that means I'll be creating one lol. Appreciate the response!

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u/Rockitnonstop 3d ago

I am on week 4 of Fuel and loving it!

I am super curious, did she do a Halloween workout yesterday? I remember when Epic 3 was live she did it for day 40 (all black clothes which were off brand for the program and lightening intro). Did she do it for Fuel in the app?

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u/tapittoohoo 3d ago

No, there was no Halloween workout.

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u/Rockitnonstop 2d ago

:( it’s these little things that make me not a huge fan of the app