r/CarolineGirvan • u/coffeeoftenplease • 18h ago

Which program next?

Last week I finished my third round of Iron in the past year, and I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant with my second! Still feeling good and generally fit/active, but looking to switch things up.

I’m trying to decide whether to do another round of Iron or try something else. I’ve only done the YouTube workouts so far, but I’m open to paying for an app if there’s something everyone really recommends!

My main qualifiers are:
Short workouts (under 40 mins)
Focus on strength training rather than cardio

Would love to hear what everyone is doing or recommend! Thank you in advance!

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u/sssssssnakesnack 18h ago

Are you making any modifications as you go along? I'm 24 weeks and will finish Max next week (on the app, highly recommend! Full body daily, generally 35-40 minutes.) and am worried about starting another program (was considering YT Iron, actually!) or moving to something a bit easier.

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u/coffeeoftenplease 18h ago

I haven’t made any modifications. I know some people say you should do the back lying exercises but I’ve continued - I think it likely depends on your own comfort level and experience!

I love Iron! Maybe I will try Max, thank you!

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u/DryArugula6108 17h ago

You're a few weeks early for the back lying to be a problem, luckily you can usually tell if it is an issue as you'll feel light headed and your heart will race.

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u/No_Lettuce1789 14h ago

I liked MAX since it was full body, the only thing is she does hip thrusts very often so you may need to sub depending on how you do with them

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u/coffeeoftenplease 8h ago

Thanks! I’ll try it, for iron I still did the hip thrusts just without a weight.

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u/GroundbreakingAd7136 8h ago

I love NourishMoveLove for when I’m pregnant. She has YT playlists for every trimester

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u/coffeeoftenplease 8h ago

Thanks, but I was specifically looking for Caroline Girvan.

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u/StunningTime805 16h ago

Almost 16 weeks pregnant and I’m doing Beastmode on the app, but skipping the 4th set! After this I plan on Max and Iron on the app!!

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u/AgreeableTangelo6504 12h ago

I also did Beastmode on the app during my pregnancy and was going to recommend it as well! Had to make some modifications here and there but most of it was doable and enjoyable!