60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - January 2020!

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  • jeffrey_ad
    jeffrey_ad Posts: 789 Member
    edited January 2020
    Goal 100
    Jan 1 rest day 🎉
    Jan 2 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 3 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 4 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 5 rest day
    Jan 6 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 7 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 8 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 9 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 10 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 11 rest day
    Jan 12 rest day
    Jan 13 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 14 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 15 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 16 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 17 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 18 rest day
    Jan 19 rest day
    Jan 20 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 21 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 22 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Total 80
    Remaining 20
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    Goal 100 minutes

    January 1st: 2×2, 1×1 = 5 minutes straight arms
    January 2nd: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms, 4×30 seconds side planks = 5 minutes
    January 3d: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms =3
    January 4th: 2×1, 1×2, straight arms =4
    January 5th: 5 minutes (mixed planks)
    January 6th: 3 minutes straight arms
    January 7th: 4 minutes mixed
    January 8th: 6 minutes
    January 9th: 7 minutes mixed
    January 10th: 6 minutes
    January 11th: 2 minutes
    January 12th: 4 minutes
    January 13th: 2 minutes
    January 14th: 4 minutes
    January15th: 2 minutes
    January16th: 3 minutes
    January 17th: 3 minutes
    January 18th: 2 minutes
    January 19th: 2 minutes
    January 20th: 4 minutes
    January 21st: 3 minutes
    January 22nd: 4 minutes

    Total: 83 minutes
    Remaining: 17 minutes
  • dewit
    dewit Posts: 1,468 Member
    Goal Jan 2020: 100 mins
    1/1: 3:00
    1/2: 3:00 (or was it 4:00? forgot 😑)
    1/3: 3:00
    1/4: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/5: 5:00 hard
    1/6: 5:00 easy
    1/7: 5:00 + 1:00 in subsequent workout
    1/8: 5:00
    1/9: 4:00
    1/10: none
    1/11: 5:00 + >1:00 during the workout
    1/12: 4:00
    1/13: 5:00
    1/14: 5:00
    1/15: rest day
    1/16: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/17: unplanned rest
    1/18: 3:00+3:00
    1/19: 3:00
    1/20: 4:00 kinda hard
    1/21: none, out l8
    1/22: 2:00 (a 2nd session failed to come, sadly)

    Total: 79
    Remaining: 21

  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    Goal 100 minutes

    January 1st: 2×2, 1×1 = 5 minutes straight arms
    January 2nd: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms, 4×30 seconds side planks = 5 minutes
    January 3d: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms =3
    January 4th: 2×1, 1×2, straight arms =4
    January 5th: 5 minutes (mixed planks)
    January 6th: 3 minutes straight arms
    January 7th: 4 minutes mixed
    January 8th: 6 minutes
    January 9th: 7 minutes mixed
    January 10th: 6 minutes
    January 11th: 2 minutes
    January 12th: 4 minutes
    January 13th: 2 minutes
    January 14th: 4 minutes
    January15th: 2 minutes
    January16th: 3 minutes
    January 17th: 3 minutes
    January 18th: 2 minutes
    January 19th: 2 minutes
    January 20th: 4 minutes
    January 21st: 3 minutes
    January 22nd: 4 minutes
    January 23rd: 5 minutes mixed

    Total: 88 minutes
    Remaining: 12 minutes
  • dewit
    dewit Posts: 1,468 Member
    Goal Jan 2020: 100 mins
    1/1: 3:00
    1/2: 3:00 (or was it 4:00? forgot 😑)
    1/3: 3:00
    1/4: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/5: 5:00 hard
    1/6: 5:00 easy
    1/7: 5:00 + 1:00 in subsequent workout
    1/8: 5:00
    1/9: 4:00
    1/10: none
    1/11: 5:00 + >1:00 during the workout
    1/12: 4:00
    1/13: 5:00
    1/14: 5:00
    1/15: rest day
    1/16: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/17: unplanned rest
    1/18: 3:00+3:00
    1/19: 3:00
    1/20: 4:00 kinda hard
    1/21: none, out l8
    1/22: 2:00 (a 2nd session failed to come, sadly)
    1/23: 5:00 sooo hard (after workout)

    Total: 84
    Remaining: 16

    I am telling you, I can see some difference. Also, I was able to do proper pushups today. I could never do pushups! I was thrilled! Do planks help build the strength one needs for pushups...?
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    to dewit

    'Exercises such as the plank improve core endurance, which are critical for stability during a pushup. The ability to hold that classic pushup position is directly correlated to how long you can hold a plank and is an indicator of overall core strength.'

    Found this online, I have never been good with pushups but will try 🙂
  • pisanee
    pisanee Posts: 1,845 Member
    Jan 02 - 5x30s straight arm plank
    Jan 03 - 5x30s straight arm plank
    Jan 04 - rest
    Jan 05 - 5x30s straight arm plank
    Jan 06 - rest
    Jan 07 - 1x60s, 3x30s straight arm plank
    Jan 08 - rest
    Jan 09 - 2x50s, 4x20s mixed planks
    -break-
    Jan 19 - 4 mins mixed planks
    Jan 20 - rest
    Jan 21 - 3.5 mins straight arm planks (5 sets)
    Jan 22 - 4 mins straight arm planks (6 sets)
    Jan 23 - 4 mins straight arm planks (5 sets)
    Jan 24 - 4 mins straight arm planks (5 sets)

    Total: 29/60 mins
  • jeffrey_ad
    jeffrey_ad Posts: 789 Member
    Goal 100
    Jan 1 rest day 🎉
    Jan 2 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 3 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 4 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 5 rest day
    Jan 6 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 7 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 8 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 9 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 10 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 11 rest day
    Jan 12 rest day
    Jan 13 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 14 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 15 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 16 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 17 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 18 rest day
    Jan 19 rest day
    Jan 20 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 21 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 22 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 23 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 24 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Total 90
    Remaining 10
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    Goal 100 minutes

    January 1st: 2×2, 1×1 = 5 minutes straight arms
    January 2nd: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms, 4×30 seconds side planks = 5 minutes
    January 3d: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms =3
    January 4th: 2×1, 1×2, straight arms =4
    January 5th: 5 minutes (mixed planks)
    January 6th: 3 minutes straight arms
    January 7th: 4 minutes mixed
    January 8th: 6 minutes
    January 9th: 7 minutes mixed
    January 10th: 6 minutes
    January 11th: 2 minutes
    January 12th: 4 minutes
    January 13th: 2 minutes
    January 14th: 4 minutes
    January15th: 2 minutes
    January16th: 3 minutes
    January 17th: 3 minutes
    January 18th: 2 minutes
    January 19th: 2 minutes
    January 20th: 4 minutes
    January 21st: 3 minutes
    January 22nd: 4 minutes
    January 23rd: 5 minutes mixed
    January 24th: 3 minutes mixed

    Total: 91 minutes
    Remaining: 9 minutes
  • dewit
    dewit Posts: 1,468 Member
    Goal Jan 2020: 100 mins
    1/1: 3:00
    1/2: 3:00 (or was it 4:00? forgot 😑)
    1/3: 3:00
    1/4: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/5: 5:00 hard
    1/6: 5:00 easy
    1/7: 5:00 + 1:00 in subsequent workout
    1/8: 5:00
    1/9: 4:00
    1/10: none
    1/11: 5:00 + >1:00 during the workout
    1/12: 4:00
    1/13: 5:00
    1/14: 5:00
    1/15: rest day
    1/16: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/17: unplanned rest
    1/18: 3:00+3:00
    1/19: 3:00
    1/20: 4:00 kinda hard
    1/21: none, out l8
    1/22: 2:00 (a 2nd session failed to come, sadly)
    1/23: 5:00 sooo hard (after workout)
    1/24: 4:00 (after running... tired? I shaked and counted the seconds...)

    Total: 88
    Remaining: 12

    Thank you, @lazycat2018 - you are lovely :smile:
  • lesdarts180
    lesdarts180 Posts: 2,710 Member
    Thank you @dewit for the kind wishes; the surgery went well apparently, I came home after just 3 nights.
    Still very sore and restrictions on what I can do - obviously no lifting anything heavier than a kettle, no standing for long periods, short walks. I have some exercises I'm supposed to do: pelvic floor exercises, pelvic tilts, both done on the bed - I'm afraid if I got down on the floor I would be stranded like an upside down beetle! I can just lift my bottom up in a tiny pelvic thrust - think putting your pants on lying down.
    I do a lot of pottering around so my step count is up to about 4,000 a day, and I do some sitting arm exercises.
    I did try turning over onto my tummy but it was too uncomfortable, so planks will have to wait. Perhaps I can join in again in February.
    I'm going to look for seated exercises on Utube.

    It looks like both @dewit and @lazycat2018 will achieve and exceed their goals - well done!
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    Take care @lesdarts180
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    Goal 100 minutes

    January 1st: 2×2, 1×1 = 5 minutes straight arms
    January 2nd: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms, 4×30 seconds side planks = 5 minutes
    January 3d: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms =3
    January 4th: 2×1, 1×2, straight arms =4
    January 5th: 5 minutes (mixed planks)
    January 6th: 3 minutes straight arms
    January 7th: 4 minutes mixed
    January 8th: 6 minutes
    January 9th: 7 minutes mixed
    January 10th: 6 minutes
    January 11th: 2 minutes
    January 12th: 4 minutes
    January 13th: 2 minutes
    January 14th: 4 minutes
    January15th: 2 minutes
    January16th: 3 minutes
    January 17th: 3 minutes
    January 18th: 2 minutes
    January 19th: 2 minutes
    January 20th: 4 minutes
    January 21st: 3 minutes
    January 22nd: 4 minutes
    January 23rd: 5 minutes mixed
    January 24th: 3 minutes mixed
    January25th: 1 minute (oh)

    Total: 92 minutes
    Remaining: 8 minutes
  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,335 Member
    I failed the challenge I set for myself. But I've done 8 minutes 44 seconds of planks yesterday and today. I'm going to join you full force in February and until then, I'll keep planking! Love this challenge and y'all's commitment!
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    LoveyChar wrote: »
    I failed the challenge I set for myself. But I've done 8 minutes 44 seconds of planks yesterday and today. I'm going to join you full force in February and until then, I'll keep planking! Love this challenge and y'all's commitment!
    LoveyChar wrote: »
    I failed the challenge I set for myself. But I've done 8 minutes 44 seconds of planks yesterday and today. I'm going to join you full force in February and until then, I'll keep planking! Love this challenge and y'all's commitment!

    It's a start, and you made a good start x
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    @dewit, you are welcome
  • dewit
    dewit Posts: 1,468 Member
    Goal Jan 2020: 100 mins
    1/1: 3:00
    1/2: 3:00 (or was it 4:00? forgot 😑)
    1/3: 3:00
    1/4: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/5: 5:00 hard
    1/6: 5:00 easy
    1/7: 5:00 + 1:00 in subsequent workout
    1/8: 5:00
    1/9: 4:00
    1/10: none
    1/11: 5:00 + >1:00 during the workout
    1/12: 4:00
    1/13: 5:00
    1/14: 5:00
    1/15: rest day
    1/16: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/17: unplanned rest
    1/18: 3:00+3:00
    1/19: 3:00
    1/20: 4:00 kinda hard
    1/21: none, out l8
    1/22: 2:00 (a 2nd session failed to come, sadly)
    1/23: 5:00 sooo hard (after workout)
    1/24: 4:00 (after running... tired? I shaked and counted the seconds...)
    1/25: 5:00 - why does Joanna Soh still feel so hard?!? I had to modify her 5 mins...

    Total: 93
    Remaining: 7

    @lesdarts180 : so happy you're reporting and glad to hear the sugery went well. Please follow the doctor's advice. You want on the long term to be able to do the things you like - waiting a little longer is usually better. If you hurry, you might have unwanted side-effects. If you can do a bit of planking, start at a lower goal. I am sure you'll still inspire all of us and this will still imply you're consistent. Just at a reasonable pace.
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,734 Member
    Goal 100 minutes

    January 1st: 2×2, 1×1 = 5 minutes straight arms
    January 2nd: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms, 4×30 seconds side planks = 5 minutes
    January 3d: 1×1 elbow plank, 2×1 straight arms =3
    January 4th: 2×1, 1×2, straight arms =4
    January 5th: 5 minutes (mixed planks)
    January 6th: 3 minutes straight arms
    January 7th: 4 minutes mixed
    January 8th: 6 minutes
    January 9th: 7 minutes mixed
    January 10th: 6 minutes
    January 11th: 2 minutes
    January 12th: 4 minutes
    January 13th: 2 minutes
    January 14th: 4 minutes
    January15th: 2 minutes
    January16th: 3 minutes
    January 17th: 3 minutes
    January 18th: 2 minutes
    January 19th: 2 minutes
    January 20th: 4 minutes
    January 21st: 3 minutes
    January 22nd: 4 minutes
    January 23rd: 5 minutes mixed
    January 24th: 3 minutes mixed
    January25th: 1 minute (oh)
    January 26th: 3 minutes

    Total: 95 minutes
    Remaining: 5 minutes
  • dewit
    dewit Posts: 1,468 Member
    Goal Jan 2020: 100 mins
    1/1: 3:00
    1/2: 3:00 (or was it 4:00? forgot 😑)
    1/3: 3:00
    1/4: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/5: 5:00 hard
    1/6: 5:00 easy
    1/7: 5:00 + 1:00 in subsequent workout
    1/8: 5:00
    1/9: 4:00
    1/10: none
    1/11: 5:00 + >1:00 during the workout
    1/12: 4:00
    1/13: 5:00
    1/14: 5:00
    1/15: rest day
    1/16: 5:00 planks & squats 10min
    1/17: unplanned rest
    1/18: 3:00+3:00
    1/19: 3:00
    1/20: 4:00 kinda hard
    1/21: none, out l8
    1/22: 2:00 (a 2nd session failed to come, sadly)
    1/23: 5:00 sooo hard (after workout)
    1/24: 4:00 (after running... tired? I shaked and counted the seconds...)
    1/25: 5:00 - why does Joanna Soh still feel so hard?!? I had to modify her 5 mins...
    1/26: 5:00 so hard

    Total: 98
    Remaining: 2

    Oh boy! This challenge says "60 min per month". I will get back to 3 min at a time, no need to self torture 😁
  • jeffrey_ad
    jeffrey_ad Posts: 789 Member
    Goal 100
    Jan 1 rest day 🎉
    Jan 2 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 3 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 4 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 5 rest day
    Jan 6 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 7 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 8 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 9 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 10 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 11 rest day
    Jan 12 rest day
    Jan 13 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 14 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 15 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 16 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 17 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 18 rest day
    Jan 19 rest day
    Jan 20 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 21 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 22 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 23 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 24 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Jan 25 rest day
    Jan 26 rest day
    Jan 27 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Total 5
    Remaining 5

    @lesdarts180 glad everything went well. Hope you have a smooth recovery and see you in February!

    I’m traveling this week so I’ll put the February challenge up today. Luckily I only have five minutes left for the hotel.

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