30 day plank challenge

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  • tojo_73
    tojo_73 Posts: 213 Member
    Day 28 4:00. Why do my thighs hurt so much?

    Travelling all day tomorrow but will see. I find it hard to consider going longer :#
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    edited November 2016
    Yeah me too. And hey, you're right, these 30 sec jumps are killers!

    None of that matters though! We are all kick-in' it!!
    Safe travels!
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    Came across an article that was forwarded from the life hack link sent to this group previously.

    From a study it was concluded that applying an unstable condition to the lower limbs using a dynamic cushion is considered more effective during plank exercises. In this article the effectiveness was referring to the strength built up/thickness of lower abs increasing (transverse abs).

    So perhaps with thighs burning moving feet apart /together during the 4mins could increase effectiveness of plank on abs but also alleviate the burning.
    Just geeking out on planks a little here.

    More importantly,
    Day 27= 4mins done!! I had at least 2 or 3 goes before, then on my last go I reached 4mins!!!!!
    This was certainly another level of focus and another level of a c h e.

    Excited there is not long to go for the peak of this challenge!!

    All the best to you guys going for 4:30!!!

  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    alipsie19 wrote: »
    Ok, that was just dumb!! Horrible! Awful!

    I listened to a song instead of praying to a stopwatch. Such a bad idea!! I swear it hurt worse!

    Day 28: 4:00 min hold!

    Ouch!
    Stopwatch all the way....
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    Okay my second 4mins, Day 28=4mins done!

    Omg. Grit maximum.

    Will leave day 29 for later on today. Need to get my mind there too. Can't believe we're almost there.
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    Awesome job girl!!
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    alipsie19 wrote: »
    Awesome job girl!!

    Thank you - you guys have done a great job of paving the path!
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    Day 29 = 270 seconds / 4 minutes 30 seconds - Done!!

    With doubled up workout mat, distraction in the form of chef G. Ramsay f'ing and j'ing on tv & equipped with the fact that this is almost the end
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    So dang cool! Great job girl!!
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    Day 29: 4:30 hold!

    Can't decide if I'm happy or dreading tomorrow! ;)
  • tojo_73
    tojo_73 Posts: 213 Member
    Day 29 - 4:30 done. Thank goodness it is over. Tomorrow is going to be a true test of mental toughness
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    Great job! And with travel too, that rocks :)
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    alipsie19 wrote: »
    Day 29: 4:30 hold!

    Can't decide if I'm happy or dreading tomorrow! ;)

    Super
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    tojo_73 wrote: »
    Day 29 - 4:30 done. Thank goodness it is over. Tomorrow is going to be a true test of mental toughness

    Fab!! And agree not sure whether excited or dreading it. Aye, it will be the test of mental toughness going for 5. All the best for finish line
  • tojo_73
    tojo_73 Posts: 213 Member
    Thank guys. I could not be the only one to miss the day.
  • tojo_73
    tojo_73 Posts: 213 Member
    Good luck today. I am holding off until evening hoping to see a trio of 5 min posted by the end of the day :)
  • tojo_73
    tojo_73 Posts: 213 Member
    So in order to sych myself up that 5min is doable I looked up the world record for planking.

    The men’s World Record for the longest time held in a plank is 4 hours
    26 minutes, achieved by Mao Weidong of China in Beijing, China on 26
    September 2014.

    Before this, the record was held by American George Hood who held a
    plank for 3 hours, 7 minutes, and 15 seconds.

    I don't think I will be breaking that record anytime soon.
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    Tojo_73: no way!!!! That's like incredible. They must, just must be meditating and planking....like seriously, no shakes? Ache? It does demonstrate further how much it is about the text of the strength of mind.
    Feeling a little nervous. But here goes...going for it. Hope it's gonna be ok.
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    Guys 5min and day 30 is in the bag-the ache wasn't anymore than 4:30s.
    Feels a little surreal this.
    I cannot wait to hear how you guys get on!!!
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    Day 30: 5:00min hold! Done :smiley:

    Y'all are so cool! Thanks for "gut"ing it out with me.
  • tojo_73
    tojo_73 Posts: 213 Member
    edited December 2016
    Me too me too!! Day 30 5:00min hold done :) . Wow i have never wanted to quit something more in my life. I am still twitching.

    Amazing I did not think I could do that. Thanks @alipsie19 and @Serenade_N knowing you pushed through and made it to 5min was the motivation I needed.

    BTW I am NOT going any further. Mao Weidong's record is safe from me :smiley:
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    edited December 2016
    Amen to that!
    Great job gang! Thanks for all your help! ;)
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    edited December 2016
    I saw this in the challenge section
    "60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - December 2016"

    Just read the challenge and it is SO doable compared to what we just did :smile:

    Are y'all in?
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    Yay!!! We did it guys!!!
    So chauffed for us!

    I never ever thought I could possible hold a plank for 1min let alone 5mins!!!
    Absolutely knowing you guys were pushing thru carried me through as well.
    Thank you alipsie19 and tojo_73. Learnt so much about planks too.
    Haha weidong is definitely safe with his record.
    What now challenge wise?! I certainly know planking daily has benefitted my body and mind lots....
    All the best on your next journeys high fives all the way!!! And to you too history for starting this!
  • Serenade_N
    Serenade_N Posts: 152 Member
    alipsie19 wrote: »
    I saw this in the challenge section
    "60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - December 2016"

    Just read the challenge and it is SO doable compared to what we just did :smile:

    Are y'all in?

    Let me have a look....
    Defo want to continue planking daily.
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