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This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This is a very hamstring/glute focused lower body workout and it got tough for me. In fact, I am definitely will be ready to take things down a notch tomorrow for a recovery day workout. There is … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 45: ‘The bodyweight version of lunges will make you deadstop literally!’
30 Minute Menopause HIIT Rebounder workout is an interesting rebounder workout from Nikki @ Earth & Owl. The format for this workout is 2 minutes of intense work followed by 4 minutes of active recovery. But that is kind of loose times. Since each sprint interval and recovery period are set to songs, most of … Continue reading Earth & Owl: 30 Minute Menopause HIIT Trampoline Rebounder Workout Perimenopause Belly Fat Workout
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. Another tough upper body workout. This one hits the back and biceps. Caroline really fries the biceps. In fact, it looked like all of the bicep curl variations were kicking her butt! This felt like an endurance … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 44: ”Some body language to assist the biceps!’ (Upper Body)
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This was an intense lower body workout. It was very metabolic, too. I burned 500 calories! The workout starts with a superset containing jump squats. So your heart rate immediately spikes. Then she keeps it elevated the … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 43: ‘Less about WHAT we do…more about HOW we do it!’ (Lower Body)
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This was such a tough upper body workout for me. My shoulders are fried. I'm sure it is because I stuck with my first choice of weights. I did have back up weights, but I didn't end … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 42: ‘Triceps out of action for the rest of the day!’
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This was a tough lower body workout that fried my hamstrings and glutes. And the finisher! I was struggling to keep my legs wide so there was constant tension on the band! I definitely needed to add … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 41: ‘Mostly unilateral work!’ (Lower Body)
The Beatles 10 Minute Rebounder Workout is a low intensity rebounder workout from Nikki @ Earth & Owl. As the title indicates, this workout is appropriate for beginners. Nikki holds onto the T bar for many of the moves but not all. You, of course, do what is comfortable for you. I like workouts like … Continue reading Earth & Owl: The Beatles 10 Minute Low Impact Senior Beginner Rebounder Workout | Mini Trampoline Exercises
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. Now that I have completed this workout I am halfway through the Max Program and I am very much enjoying it. This was a tough workout. The only lower body exercise is Sissy Squats but they are … Continue reading CGX: Max Program Day 25: Weighted abs, Sissy’s and arms!
Weighted Vest Power Walk is a low impact cardio walk from Michelle Briehler. There are no complicated steps. It is all basic stepping with the most intense moves being knee raises and front kicks. I knew this wouldn't be super intense but it was still tough on my shoulders. I wore a 15 pound weighted … Continue reading Weighted Vest Power Walk 3,500 Steps Burn Calories & Build Strong Bones
This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. This workout is done PHA style. For more information on PHA, see Day 1’s post. Though there are push ups in this workout, the focus is glutes, hamstrings and shoulders. And Caroline heavied up in this workout! She … Continue reading CGX: Max Program Day 24: Short sets of push ups…and clusters of hip thrusts to finish!