Week 1 Weigh In & Challenge 2

AZRunnerGirlinErie

First, just wanted to say great job everyone on your awesome calorie burn this week! Keep it up!

Tomorrow is our Week 1 weigh-in.

This weeks challenge:
7 Days of Stability and Core Exercises

Having a strong core and good balance is very important. So this week's challenge is to do stability / core exercises each day. On the spreadsheet please record the number of reps that you completed each day.

Example Exercises:
Core & Stability: Plank, Crunch, Bridge, Superman, Bosu Ball Push-ups, Bosu Ball Squats, Stability Ball Crunches, Stability Ball Squats, Yoga
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00047
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/balance-exercises/SM00049
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI9Kvk_HMO8
http://beta.active.com/fitness/articles/5-core-exercises-that-increase-stability-and-running-efficiency

If you have a favorite stability/core exercise, video, link, etc. please share. Thanks!

tnjackso1

Oh, how many reps do we do of whatever core exercise we chose??

AZRunnerGirlinErie

Oh, how many reps do we do of whatever core exercise we chose??

Depending on the core movement that you do it varies.
For example:
If I do crunches, sit-ups, leg lifts, etc - I do higher reps. 3 - 5 sets of 20 - 30 reps.
If I'm doing stability ball squats, bosu ball lunges, etc. - I usually do 3 - 5 sets of 8 - 15 reps.
If I'm doing planks, side planks, etc. - I consider every 10 seconds that I hold the pose as 1 rep.

If I'm doing a YouTube video (Channels: Exercise TV or Fitness Blender) then I have a little notepad and pen beside me and record the numbers immediately following each movement. But I am type A (LOL). I think a lot of people will estimate the number of reps depending on the length of the video.