Caroline Girvan/EPIC Check-in. Everyone Welcome! - Page 6

hdw · 01-27-21, 08:21 PM

You could try to mute her music. Let us know how it goes! Music doesn't bother me...

Today I did Epic 2 Day 17 Arms. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I really like Epic 2 more than Epic 1.

Anybody did the pyramid leg workout today? I think it's a toughie. I'm scared to try that...

Erica H. · 01-27-21, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hdw

Anybody did the pyramid leg workout today? I think it's a toughie. I'm scared to try that...

I did it yesterday and loved it. Was supposed to do shoulders today, but wasn't feeling well and took a rest day. Might do it tomorrow or start back with something easier depending on how I feel when I get up.

Erica

ChelePA · 01-28-21, 08:01 AM

Working on my push-ups these days. Epic Beginner Upper Body with bodyweight only will be perfect for improving in this area. I really liked this one. My upper body strength is more an intermediate level (Cathe standards). This one was a really nice challenge. No dread factor for me which is rare with these type of workouts. Good music too! The upper body is 30 minutes so I then added on the Beginner Epic (no equipment) Ab and Core. Another good one. Every 3rd exercise was a variation of a plank. To my surprise, a few of the exercises were on the easier side for me (thanks Cathe) so I increased the difficulty if needed.

The newest release Low Intensity Steady State Cardio looks like a good one. Can't wait to try it!

buffmama · 01-28-21, 09:26 AM

EPIC I Day 22 Shoulders and Core. I'm fried! Of course used lighter weights than Caroline - 10, 8, 6.5. Pushups from knees after all that work. Core work flew by. Added on a 5 min HIIT today. 10 min seems like too much so I will try and stick to this.

hdw · 01-28-21, 08:01 PM

MOSSA Athlete for cardio. Glad I didn't skip today's workout... it was too cold to get out of bed!

buffmama · 01-29-21, 08:33 AM

EPIC I Day 23 Glutes and Abs Thinking maybe I should have used ankle weights but then I might not have made it through all the hip thrusts. Got those 5 min of cardio in.

ChelePA · 01-29-21, 11:27 AM

I warmed up with my January challenge group. Ten minutes or so of a full body workout including burpees, squats, push-ups and abs. I decided to do Caroline Girvan's Cool Cardio Workout from January 28th. It's titled as a low intensity steady state cardio. Well Caroline and I have a different definition of low intensity. Haha. It was 32 minutes where you perform each exercise for 45 seconds then move on to the next one. No rest break. Again it was a total body workout because she includes floor work, burpees, push-ups, abs, etc. besides the standing exercises. It's definitely lower impact but not low intensity for me. It was a good one if you don't want high impact. A few of the exercises also challenged my balance which I need to improve so that's always a bonus.
I then added on a 12 minute Intense No Repeat Tabata Mix from Growingannanas' YouTube channel. First time doing any of her workouts. I absolutely loved it! Beach background with awesome music! I checked out a few other workouts and I think I am going to add her into my mix of new instructors.

bee · 01-29-21, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdw

You could try to mute her music. Let us know how it goes! Music doesn't bother me...

Today I did Epic 2 Day 17 Arms. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I really like Epic 2 more than Epic 1.

Anybody did the pyramid leg workout today? I think it's a toughie. I'm scared to try that...

hdw, why do you like Epic 2 more than Epic 1? And do you think it's possible for a person to skip Epic 1 and jump straight into Epic 2? I don't know if I would even want to do that but I was wondering about it as I looked at all her possibilities. I did Epic 1 Day 1 yesterday and figure I'll work my way through at a slow pace, probably -- mixing in with other things. I think I'm going to be very afraid of her ab workouts.

Erica H. · 01-29-21, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bee

do you think it's possible for a person to skip Epic 1 and jump straight into Epic 2? I don't know if I would even want to do that but I was wondering about it as I looked at all her possibilities. I.

Not hdw, but I don't see why not.

Erica

hdw · 01-29-21, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bee

hdw, why do you like Epic 2 more than Epic 1? And do you think it's possible for a person to skip Epic 1 and jump straight into Epic 2? I don't know if I would even want to do that but I was wondering about it as I looked at all her possibilities. I did Epic 1 Day 1 yesterday and figure I'll work my way through at a slow pace, probably -- mixing in with other things. I think I'm going to be very afraid of her ab workouts.

Definitely you can! I don't see why not. It's weight work; just pick weights that are challenging to you.

I guess I didn't quite say it right. I like Epic 2 <b>workouts</b> better than Epic 1. Not saying about the music

I am not particular about music... too busy getting sweaty.

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01-27-21, 08:21 PM
hdw VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	You could try to mute her music. Let us know how it goes! Music doesn't bother me... Today I did Epic 2 Day 17 Arms. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I really like Epic 2 more than Epic 1. Anybody did the pyramid leg workout today? I think it's a toughie. I'm scared to try that...

01-28-21, 08:01 AM
ChelePA Join Date: Jan 2017	Working on my push-ups these days. Epic Beginner Upper Body with bodyweight only will be perfect for improving in this area. I really liked this one. My upper body strength is more an intermediate level (Cathe standards). This one was a really nice challenge. No dread factor for me which is rare with these type of workouts. Good music too! The upper body is 30 minutes so I then added on the Beginner Epic (no equipment) Ab and Core. Another good one. Every 3rd exercise was a variation of a plank. To my surprise, a few of the exercises were on the easier side for me (thanks Cathe) so I increased the difficulty if needed. The newest release Low Intensity Steady State Cardio looks like a good one. Can't wait to try it!

01-28-21, 09:26 AM
buffmama Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York	EPIC I Day 22 Shoulders and Core. I'm fried! Of course used lighter weights than Caroline - 10, 8, 6.5. Pushups from knees after all that work. Core work flew by. Added on a 5 min HIIT today. 10 min seems like too much so I will try and stick to this. __________________ Happiness is when my fur baby shares the sunny spot on the mat.

01-28-21, 08:01 PM
hdw VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	MOSSA Athlete for cardio. Glad I didn't skip today's workout... it was too cold to get out of bed!

01-29-21, 08:33 AM
buffmama Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York	EPIC I Day 23 Glutes and Abs Thinking maybe I should have used ankle weights but then I might not have made it through all the hip thrusts. Got those 5 min of cardio in. __________________ Happiness is when my fur baby shares the sunny spot on the mat.

01-29-21, 11:27 AM
ChelePA Join Date: Jan 2017	I warmed up with my January challenge group. Ten minutes or so of a full body workout including burpees, squats, push-ups and abs. I decided to do Caroline Girvan's Cool Cardio Workout from January 28th. It's titled as a low intensity steady state cardio. Well Caroline and I have a different definition of low intensity. Haha. It was 32 minutes where you perform each exercise for 45 seconds then move on to the next one. No rest break. Again it was a total body workout because she includes floor work, burpees, push-ups, abs, etc. besides the standing exercises. It's definitely lower impact but not low intensity for me. It was a good one if you don't want high impact. A few of the exercises also challenged my balance which I need to improve so that's always a bonus. I then added on a 12 minute Intense No Repeat Tabata Mix from Growingannanas' YouTube channel. First time doing any of her workouts. I absolutely loved it! Beach background with awesome music! I checked out a few other workouts and I think I am going to add her into my mix of new instructors.