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60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - February 2017

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  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
    February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
    February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
    February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

    Total for the month, 80 min. 70 min left to goal.
  • lennoncpa
    lennoncpa Posts: 777 Member
    February Planks
    Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
    Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
    Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
    Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
    Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
    Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 11: 1x3min high=3


    37 Minutes for February
  • lennoncpa
    lennoncpa Posts: 777 Member
    February Planks
    Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
    Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
    Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
    Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
    Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
    Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 11: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 12: 4x60 low=4


    41 Minutes for February
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
    February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
    February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
    February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 12, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

    Total for the month, 90 min. 60 min left to goal.
  • jaclyndianne
    jaclyndianne Posts: 14 Member
    2/1: 60 sec High Plank (Extended Arm)
    2/3: 90 sec x2 High Plank
    2/4: 90 sec High Plank
    2/5: 90 sec High Plank
    2/8: 60 sec High Plank + 90 sec Elbow Plank
    2/9: 4 min Mixed Plank (90 sec High + 30 sec High Side- each side x2)
    2/12: 5 min Mixed Plank (60 sec High + 60 sec Reverse + 60 sec High Side + 60 sec Elbow + 60 sec High)

    Total for Feb: 18.5/60 min
  • lbenson2006
    lbenson2006 Posts: 3,372 Member
    2/1 - 5 min. mixed planks
    2/2 - 7 min. mixed planks
    2/3 - 5 min. mixed planks
    2/5 - 5 min. mixed planks
    2/6 - 6 min. mixed planks
    2/8 - 5 min. mixes planks
    2/9 - 6 min. mixed planks
    2/10 - 5 min. mixed planks
    2/11 - 7 min. mixed planks
    2/13 - 1 min. forearm and 5 min. mixed planks

    Total for month - 57
    Left to goal - 23
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
    February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
    February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
    February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 12, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 13, None, Planned Rest Day

    Total for the month, 90 min. 60 min left to goal.
  • lennoncpa
    lennoncpa Posts: 777 Member
    February Planks
    Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
    Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
    Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
    Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
    Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
    Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 11: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 12: 4x60 low=4
    Feb 13: 1x5min variety =5


    46 Minutes for February
  • jaclyndianne
    jaclyndianne Posts: 14 Member
    2/1: 60 sec High Plank (Extended Arm)
    2/3: 90 sec x2 High Plank
    2/4: 90 sec High Plank
    2/5: 90 sec High Plank
    2/8: 60 sec High Plank + 90 sec Elbow Plank
    2/9: 4 min Mixed Plank (90 sec High + 30 sec High Side- each side x2)
    2/12: 5 min Mixed Plank (60 sec High + 60 sec Reverse + 60 sec High Side + 60 sec Elbow + 60 sec High)
    2/13: 90 sec High + 60 sec Reverse

    Total for Feb: 20.5/60 min
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    February Planking Goal 90:00
    Feb 1: 2:00
    Feb 2: 3:00
    Feb 3: 3:00
    Feb 4: Zip
    Feb 5: 5:00
    Feb 6: 7:00
    Feb 7: 7:00
    Feb 8: 7:00
    Feb 9: Rest day
    Feb 10: 2:00
    Feb 11: Zip
    Feb 12: Zip
    Feb 13: 6:00

    Total: 42:00
  • lennoncpa
    lennoncpa Posts: 777 Member
    February Planks
    Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
    Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
    Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
    Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
    Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
    Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 11: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 12: 4x60 low=4
    Feb 13: 1x5min variety =5
    Feb 14: 1x3min high=3


    49 Minutes for February
  • fightingthetideofaging
    fightingthetideofaging Posts: 470 Member
    Just re-joined MFP after some time away. Can I jump in mid-month?? I'll set a goal of at least 84 minutes.
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
    February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
    February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
    February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 12, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    February 14, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

    Total for the month, 100 min. 50 min left to goal.

    Happy Valentines Day everyone!
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    fightingthetideofaging wrote: »
    Just re-joined MFP after some time away. Can I jump in mid-month?? I'll set a goal of at least 84 minutes.

    Yup, more the merrier! Misery loves company and such.. ;) Hop right on in!
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    February Planking Goal 90:00
    Feb 1: 2:00
    Feb 2: 3:00
    Feb 3: 3:00
    Feb 4: Zip
    Feb 5: 5:00
    Feb 6: 7:00
    Feb 7: 7:00
    Feb 8: 7:00
    Feb 9: Rest day
    Feb 10: 2:00
    Feb 11: Zip
    Feb 12: Zip
    Feb 13: 6:00
    Feb 14: 6:00

    Total: 48:00
  • prdrivas
    prdrivas Posts: 47 Member
    I'm in for 90 min goal.
    Feb 1: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
    Feb 2: Other stuff
    Feb 3: Longer cardio
    Feb 4: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
    Feb 5: Off day
    Feb 6: Stayed up too late for the Super Bowl!
    Feb 7: Weights and elliptical
    Feb: 8: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
    Feb 11: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
    Feb 12: Day off
    Feb 13: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
    Feb 14: Weights and Elliptical

    Total: 40 min (50 min to go)
  • fightingthetideofaging
    fightingthetideofaging Posts: 470 Member
    Jumping in mid-month. New to group, definitely not new to planking. We had worked our way up to holding 6 minute planks at the end of our hour Pilates classes I was taking. Doing more cardio lately, less Pilates, so this will be a great group for me to keep improving my planks. Goal for month; at least 84 minutes.

    Feb. 14 : 3 minute high plank, 3 minute elbow plank
  • Theo166
    Theo166 Posts: 2,564 Member
    Better late than never, right? Tried my first plank today.

    February Planking Goal 30:00
    Feb 14: 1:00
  • beerfoamy
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,520 Member
    Ok so I am using a 'set' this month:
    30secs straight arm plank
    15secs left side plank
    15secs right side plank
    30secs forearm plank

    That's 1.5 mins. Longer than I have held a single plank so far, but see how it goes. So I am logging as 1, 2 or 3 'sets' :) make it look a bit neater this month."

    And I have been sooooo lazy!

    01/02/2017 rest
    02/02/2017 lazy
    03/02/2017 lazy
    04/02/2017 2 sets
    05/02/2017 lazy
    06/02/2017 lazy
    07/02/2017 3 sets
    08/02/2017 lazy
    09/02/2017 lazy
    10/02/2017 1 set
    11/02/2017 lazy
    12/02/2017 1min20 forearm plank on knees in Pilates
    13/02/2017 3 sets
    14/02/2017 1min10 of straight arm plank (proud), 1min straight arm plank (wrists starting to hurt)

    Really can't seem to feel the love this month :/ need to get a move on for next 2 weeks!

    Running total: 17 minutes
  • lbenson2006
    lbenson2006 Posts: 3,372 Member
    2/1 - 5 min. mixed planks
    2/2 - 7 min. mixed planks
    2/3 - 5 min. mixed planks
    2/5 - 5 min. mixed planks
    2/6 - 6 min. mixed planks
    2/8 - 5 min. mixes planks
    2/9 - 6 min. mixed planks
    2/10 - 5 min. mixed planks
    2/11 - 7 min. mixed planks
    2/13 - 1 min. forearm and 5 min. mixed planks
    2/15 - 7 min. mixed planks

    Total for month - 64
    Left to goal - 16

    Welcome newcomers!! Like said before, the more the merrier. Seeing the posts helps keep you committed!
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    February Planking Goal 90:00
    Feb 1: 2:00
    Feb 2: 3:00
    Feb 3: 3:00
    Feb 4: Zip
    Feb 5: 5:00
    Feb 6: 7:00
    Feb 7: 7:00
    Feb 8: 7:00
    Feb 9: Rest day
    Feb 10: 2:00
    Feb 11: Zip
    Feb 12: Zip
    Feb 13: 6:00
    Feb 14: 6:00
    Feb 15: 6:00

    Total: 54:00
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
    February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
    February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
    February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 12, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    February 14, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 15, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

    Total for the month, 110 min. 40 min left to goal.
  • Theo166
    Theo166 Posts: 2,564 Member
    February Planking Goal 30:00
    Feb 14: 1:00
    Feb 15: 2:00

    Feb Total: 3 min


  • homeschoolmom77
    homeschoolmom77 Posts: 208 Member
    So sorry, have been sick, then just lazy, but getting back going again today.

    Feb 1 = 1 min
    Feb 2 = 1 min 10 sec
    Feb 3 = 1 min 30 sec
    Feb 4 = 45 sec
    Feb 5 = rest day
    Feb 6 = 1 min 40 sec
    Feb 7 = 0
    Feb 8 = 1 min 40 sec
    Feb 9 = 30 sec
    Feb 10 = 2 min 2 sec
    Feb 11 = 0 (split wood instead)
    Feb 12 = 0 lazy
    Feb 13 = sick
    Feb 14 = 0 lazy
    Feb 15 = 1 min 30 sec

    Total = 11 min 47 sec (out of 28 min goal, sorry just starting)
  • lennoncpa
    lennoncpa Posts: 777 Member
    February Planks
    Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
    Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
    Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
    Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
    Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
    Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 11: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 12: 4x60 low=4
    Feb 13: 1x5min variety =5
    Feb 14: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 15: 4x30 sec=2


    51 Minutes for February
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
    February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
    February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
    February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 12, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    February 14, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 15, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    February 16, None, Planned Rest Day

    Total for the month, 110 min. 40 min left to goal.
  • tami7460
    tami7460 Posts: 5 Member
    I have problems with carpal tunnel, which the 90 degree angle of a full plank irritates, so I use small hand weights to eliminate the angle at my wrist while planking. I also get bored holding a full plank for longer than 30 seconds, but I don't have much upper body strength, so I can't do many of the variations of a full plank - YET! I have found that I can add demi-push ups (feels like demi-plies for arms!) to change things up a bit: 15 seconds of straight planking, 15 seconds of demi-push ups then repeat. I am currently at 90 seconds twice a day!
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    tami7460 wrote: »
    I have problems with carpal tunnel, which the 90 degree angle of a full plank irritates, so I use small hand weights to eliminate the angle at my wrist while planking. I also get bored holding a full plank for longer than 30 seconds, but I don't have much upper body strength, so I can't do many of the variations of a full plank - YET! I have found that I can add demi-push ups (feels like demi-plies for arms!) to change things up a bit: 15 seconds of straight planking, 15 seconds of demi-push ups then repeat. I am currently at 90 seconds twice a day!

    Try forearm planks, they are just as challenging as straight arm planks. To me, it puts more stress on your core than your arms than a straight arm plank anyway. Also there's nothing wrong with using the hand weights/dumbells to keep your wrists from hurting. I tend to do push ups sometimes using dumbell weights in the same manner for less stress on the wrists. I've been an IT guy and stuck in front of a keyboard for many many years so I have a light case of carpal tunnel as well.
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    February Planking Goal 90:00
    Feb 1: 2:00
    Feb 2: 3:00
    Feb 3: 3:00
    Feb 4: Zip
    Feb 5: 5:00
    Feb 6: 7:00
    Feb 7: 7:00
    Feb 8: 7:00
    Feb 9: Rest day
    Feb 10: 2:00
    Feb 11: Zip
    Feb 12: Zip
    Feb 13: 6:00
    Feb 14: 6:00
    Feb 15: 6:00
    Feb 16: 6:00

    Total: 60:00
  • lennoncpa
    lennoncpa Posts: 777 Member
    edited February 2017
    February Planks
    Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
    Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
    Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
    Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
    Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
    Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
    Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
    Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 11: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 12: 4x60 low=4
    Feb 13: 1x5min variety =5
    Feb 14: 1x3min high=3
    Feb 15: 4x30 sec=2
    Feb 16: 3x1min=3


    54 Minutes for February (my goal for the month is 95 so I have 41 min left which means I have to do at least 3 min a day plus - to hit my goal. This is a great challenge!
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