CGX: P.E. Program Day 49: ‘The bodyweight superset is actually quite challenging!’ (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 is the final lower body workout of the P.E. Program and it was tough! I had to take multiple mini breaks during some of the exercises and so did Caroline--in fact, my muscle fatigue seemed to … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 49: ‘The bodyweight superset is actually quite challenging!’ (Lower Body)

CGX: P.E. Program Day 48: ‘Concentration yes, but the set up means tension is inevitable!’ (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 is an intense upper body workout that focuses on the back and biceps. I do love rows and pullovers so this was an enjoyable workout. However, it is also an endurance level workout so I used … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 48: ‘Concentration yes, but the set up means tension is inevitable!’ (Upper Body)

CGX: P.E. Program Day 46: Create force from a deadstop! (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 is definitely an endurance level upper body workout. My shoulders--especially my left (bad)--shoulders were fried by the end. And that is the focus of this workout: shoulders, chest and triceps, but mostly shoulders. I had back … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 46: Create force from a deadstop! (Upper Body)

CGX: P.E. Program Day 47: The lunges at the beginning are a good warm up for the quads…’

This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. I was dreading this lower body workout. I previewed it and it looked like a nightmare to me. I don't mind lunges but the bulk of this workout (the first 70% + the finisher) is lunges--all quad … Continue reading CGX: P.E. Program Day 47: The lunges at the beginning are a good warm up for the quads…’

CGX: Intent Program Day 50: Finale/Upper Body

This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. And this is it! The final workout in the Intent Program! I'm not going to lie--I am glad it is over. This was a tough program and this workout is a great way to end it. It … Continue reading CGX: Intent Program Day 50: Finale/Upper Body

CGX: Intent Program Day 49: ‘Become Comfortable with a Pause’ 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 lower body workout will fry your legs with all of the pausing and slower tempos. Thankfully in the beginning she gives you longer recoveries. Then when she fries your quads with heel elevated squats, she … Continue reading CGX: Intent Program Day 49: ‘Become Comfortable with a Pause’ Lower Body

CGX: Intent Program Day 48: ‘Change in ROM & Tempo’ Upper Body

This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. My arms and shoulders were fried by the end of this workout. Caroline does hit every muscle group in the upper body in some fashion but the arms and the shoulders get a lot of focus. You … Continue reading CGX: Intent Program Day 48: ‘Change in ROM & Tempo’ Upper Body

CGX: Intent Program Day 46: ‘The Delts Getting the Most Attention’ 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 is a thorough upper body strength workout with a lot of shoulder work. In fact, the shoulder work was seriously kicking Caroline's butt! The very last interval before the finisher she just quit when there was … Continue reading CGX: Intent Program Day 46: ‘The Delts Getting the Most Attention’ Upper Body

CGX: Intent Program Day 47: ‘Causing Wear & Tear to Our Glute Band’ Lower Body

This is a workout from Caroline Girvan‘s CGX app. For more info on Caroline’s App, see the CGX App page. Another tough lower body strength workout. I feel like that is all I write anymore but it is true! These workouts are kicking my butt! I will be taking a long recovery period once I finish … Continue reading CGX: Intent Program Day 47: ‘Causing Wear & Tear to Our Glute Band’ Lower Body

41MIN Upper Body Strength Workout // Day 42: HR12WEEK 5.0

41 Min Upper Body Strength Workout is Day 42 in Heather Robertson‘s HR12Week 5.0 program. If you challenge yourself with heavy weights, this is a tough upper body strength workout. Heather recommends using the same weights you used in Phase 2 of the program but doing more reps; she recommends the 12 rep range. I … Continue reading 41MIN Upper Body Strength Workout // Day 42: HR12WEEK 5.0