Which Caroline Girvan Workouts are Best for Weight Loss?
Caroline Girvan is one of the most legit, no-nonsense trainers on YouTube. The fact that her workouts are free & available to pretty much anyone with an internet connection is pretty incredible. Her programs allow you to go on a fitness journey, where you can both see & feel yourself getting stronger. But which Caroline Girvan workouts are best for weight loss, specifically? As the majority of her workouts focus on strength-training, I’ve sorted through her programs to find the videos that focus more on cardio & high-intensity interval training ~ which is ideal for shedding pounds!
When Caroline says “Heat,” she means: HIIT! Aka high-intensity training. Photo: Caroline Girvan.
GWTW Tip: Though many of Caroline’s workouts (like the Iron Series, which I love) focus on strength training: an easy way to add more cardio is to jump rope in between sets ~ because she always gives 30-second breaks between sets. If you do cardio instead of resting, that’s a quick & easy way to jack up the heart rate!
What You Need:
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Thick Yoga Mat
Yoga Blocks
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Top Caroline Girvan Workouts for Weight Loss
1. Caroline’s “24 Days of Christmas” Program = What Makes This Good for Weight Loss? These are some of her shortest workouts: but OH ~ do they pack a punch! A series of 20-25 minute workouts: she includes one cardio day per week (in addition to strength training), which makes this program a better fit for weight loss.
Note: The “Cardio Days” here are very challenging. If they’re too difficult at first, don’t get discouraged. Go at your own pace ~ don’t try to match hers!
2. Caroline’s “Epic Heat Series” = What Makes This Good for Weight Loss? Again, Heat = HIIT (high-intensity interval training). Any Caroline program that says “Heat,” means there will be more cardio in it. And the “Epic Heat” program is a great blend of both strength & cardio moves ~ combined in the same workout.
Which makes this probably her best overall program for getting leaner & stronger.
The “Epic Heat” schedule: you can see that her “Cardio” days are on Sundays ~ but you can always switch that up (I prefer Mondays). Photo: Caroline Girvan.
Caroline’s “24 Days of Christmas” Workouts
- 20-minute workouts
- Do you need weights? Yes.
- Does she give you breaks? Yes, there are always breaks taken between sets of weight lifting.
- Cardio included? Yes, typically 1 day/week. These workouts are harder, & you may need to modify moves until you get stronger.
- How Many Videos are in this Series? 24.
The “Epic Heat” Series
- 35-40 minute workouts
- Do you need weights? Yes.
- Does she give you breaks? Yes.
- Cardio included? YES!! Heat = HIIT in Caroline’s world: so any of her workouts that say “Heat” mean there’s more cardio.
- How Many Videos are in this Series? 50.
Caroline Girvan Low-Impact Cardio
The above workouts are from two of Caroline’s longer programs. But sometimes, you just need a stand-alone cardio video. And for those of us who don’t necessarily want to jump (or do burpees!!), I’m including two of Caroline’s low-impact cardio workouts below.
But don’t be fooled: low-impact does NOT mean easy!! These workouts are still “Caroline hard,” while taking it easier on your joints.
I just did the above workout; it’s one of my new favorites!! No equipment is needed, & I was a sweaty fool by the end: it’s VERY challenging, with a great mix of moves.
Best Caroline Girvan Workouts for Weight Loss
The main reason I love Caroline’s workouts so much: when I finish them, I feel like I can take on the world! She’s the epitome of a “CAN-DO” spirit, & her workouts pass on that infectious energy, sooo…
Go Get ‘Em!!
xoxo Noelia
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I love Caroline Girvan! Thanks for highlighting her cardio workouts – I’ve been wondering which ones involved more cario, vs. strict strength training. But I like your tip about jumping rope in between strength moves, that’s a great idea! Her workouts are so good.
Glad this helped, Jessie! And I agree: I think Caroline is one of the best trainers on YouTube, hands-down. It feels like having a personal trainer in your own home!
Your blog post was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. Thank you for brightening my mood!
Love to hear that, Aston! I’m sure a Caroline workout will also be like a ray of sunshine too : )
This is super helpful as I’m trying to shed a few pounds in the New Year. Great to several of Caroline’s cardio workouts in one spot. Which are your favorites?
Hi Allie, thanks for your comment! So I love the 30-minute routines where she’s wearing B+W, & then the one where she’s wearing all pink (“Constant Cardio”) ~ both called “Low-Impact.” They’re both fantastic, & great to use after the holidays, or after you’ve taken a short break from working out. You will feel more energized after doing them!! xoxo Noelia
I agree, Emily! These low-impact workouts have become favorites of mine!! I usually do them twice a week to break up strength training & HIIT. Feels like a good balance! xoxo Noelia