CRUNCH-N-PLANK!
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You are all most certainly welcome for the planks :bigsmile: You'll be loving me for them by the end of this month you see the difference in your core.
Denise - If you're feeling a plugged up feeling in your ears when doing planks you're not breathing or your holding your breath for an extended period. Remember to breathe!!! It's very important when doing any exercise, but especially planks. Whenever I do them the first 15 seconds my breathing is steady, but by the last 15 I have to exhale at least once per second. It doesn't have to be the same pace of breathing throughout the entire duration, but you do need to exhale purposefully (think of the quick exhaling they tell women to do in labor). I hope this helps. Let us know if this isn't the issue or if it continues.
Confession: I, too, have been a bit of a slacker. Only completed 250 crunches and 6 minutes of plank so far (adding 80 crunches and 3 more minutes tonight).
I do have my entire schedule with a little wiggle room scheduled in so if anyone is interested in seeing what's on my docket, send me a message with your email and I'll get that to you. Very excited to ramp up on this challenge! By the end of this week I'll have 630 crunches and 19.5 minutes of plank under my belt.
I'm so glad to hear everyone's doing so well! Everyone, keep in mind the breathing technique I mentioned above (with crunches, exhale every time you crunch up towards your knees). Keep up the awesome work! I promise I'll be checking in here more often.
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2,000 sit-ups and 90 minutes of planks in September.
Mkay I am in, and because I am starting 7 days in to the challenge, I will begin counting from today (even though I have already done like 400 sit ups).
So that means 20 gym trips (which I am doing anyway) 100 sit ups per and 1.5 minute plank x 3 sets ... I can do this!
Good challenge!0 -
Yesterday I did 127 crunches: 40 one-leg crunches (extend one leg out, the closer it is to the ground the more intense. The Indianapolis Colts do these kind of crunches), 40 alternating slow/fast exhaling with each crunch, and 47 on the stability ball (used this as a time filler while my friend and I switched on and off doing shoulder presses on the Bosu ball. The person doing shoulder presses did 12 reps, the person doing crunches just did as many as possible until the other one was done, 3 sets each).
I also did 3 more minutes of plank (2 sets of 45/30/15 second intervals). Was pretty proud of myself when my much fitter workout friend couldn't do the second set of planks with me (we did crunches in between so it wasn't one right after the other). She was very encouraging while she timed me though.
Tonight is bootcamp and I've already texted my trainer to make sure we all get in one circuit of 60/45/30 second planks. Really not looking forward to that set. A little nervous I won't be able to hold the entire 60 seconds and then the 45 right after. :noway: I'll let you guys know tomorrow how I do.
How is everyone else doing on this challenge? Haven't heard from some of you in a while! Let me know how it's going!!!0 -
Well im doing pretty good on my planks so far. Decided to challenge myself last night and do a plank for 2min 30 secs. I made but then collapsed to the floor for much longer than 2min 30secs lol
I havent been as good with crunches..see I got this video by Lindsay Brin Core firming Sequence Method well she expains that alot of people do ab exercises incorrectly and shows the right way. I just think its too much to concentrate on now and im too worried about doing it the wrong way lol0 -
I want to join the challenge, do you think it is too late for me?0
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Rachel - HOLY COW!!!! 2 1/2 MINUTES?!?!?!? That's AMAZING! If we were handing out awards for this challenge (note to Clew, maybe we should talk about this
) you would absolutely win something for that. Outstanding!!!
Eliz - It is NEVER too late to join!!! You can either extend the challenge for yourself to go into the first week of October to hit the total 2000/90 minutes or you can adjust the goal for the month of September. The more the merrier! Please join us!!! :bigsmile:0 -
I did it! Like I said I was going to do, I went home and did my workout routine and did my crunch-n-plank challenge yesterday! Last night was the first night I actually did it, and it was easier to do than I thought it would be. Since it was my first day I didn't want to push myself too hard, especially because I did a rough workout before I did my challenge. I got my timer out, pushed play as I got into plank and didn't let myself look at the clock until I couldn't hold it or felt I needed to come off it. Was able to do almost 90 seconds and then thought I better take it easy so I can get more done and not wear myself out on the first one.
This morning I woke up and did Turbo Fire and afterwards did 2 more min of plank. I think it'll be easier to try and mix it up and do some in the morning and some at night.
When I did my Extreme Abs workout, I counted how many crunches you do, and I couldn't believe how many Chalene really has you do. Of course I didn't count them all, as there are some things that I'm still trying to do correctly before I try and count it as a crunch.
Crunches: 130/2000
Plank: 7/90 min
Not bad for a first day, of course I do need to step it up a notch if I want to reach my goal by the end of the month. Maybe tonight I'll add extra incentive and do either crunches or plank between each thing I have on my schedule, like working out, cooking, cleaning, getting everything ready for tomorrow, etc. I'll let you know how it goes.0 -
Holy crapcicle, Rachel! I'm dying after only 45 seconds. You are a goddess!!!
Welcome new crunch-n-plankers - it's never too late to join in! Even if you can't catch up, as Gerkenstein said just prorate your schedule and make it your own. :flowerforyou:
Swinnie, I kind of found the same thing with my boxing workout. I'm already doing like 180 crunches right there so 2000 should work fine. If you've already got some kind of routine going (Chalene, 30DS, stuff like that) it's really not as much as it sounds when you look at what you're already doing. :happy:
I'm doing pretty good with my progress. So far I've got 774 crunches and 14.5 plank minutes in. I also am participating in the 10,000 kettlebell swing challenge but I may have to back that up a little. My body's crabbing at me today. :grumble: LOL
Just wanted to reiterate - this isn't a competition with anyone but yourself. I love that we are posting where we are but please don't feel like you are a slacker if you aren't as far along as someone else. We are all rock stars for doing this - just be the most kick-*kitten* you can be! You are going to look and feel fabulous by Sept. 30th! :drinker:0 -
didn't plank last night ... but will tonight. Mainly because I didn't have a reliable stop watch with me and honestly was too lazy to walk to my car to get my phone while I was on a roll in the gym. I am only counting straight crunches for the 2k but I did bicycles and other ab stuff last night.
I will work in planks between exercises tonight ...0 -
204 crunches today.0
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Did both planks and crunches today (see signature for progress
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I did the 1 minute planks. Going to try for 1 minute 15 seconds tomorrow!0 -
Did 100 crunches and 2 min planks today. I will make the crunches no problem but I am not so sure about the planks. Though what I have now is more than I had last month so at least it is progress!
290/2000 crunches 14% complete
5/90 min planks 5% complete0 -
Did 125 crunches and 2 min planks tonight. Also tried a new class at the Y called Total Body toning for an hour which was a good change of pace (strength training at a good pace), but I'm going to be feeling it tomorrow!0
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Finally got back on the floor to work on this challenge! Was able to get 200 crunches in, but couldn't get to do any planks. When I'm on the floor, I'm in the puppies' world. So unless they're dead asleep from running around like cheetahs, they're sniffing me/laying under me/nibbling at my hair. :laugh:
Will try to get some good plank time in over the next couple days.0 -
Hey everyone!!! So glad to hear you're all still trucking forward and pushing your limits! That's what this is about. Pushing yourself a little further, proving to yourself you can accomplish more each day.
Yesterday was my boot camp day so I didn't do any crunches, but it's okay, I still have well over 2000 scheduled for this month so I'm gonna blast that out of the water. I completed 3.75 minutes of planks yesterday. One round of 45/30/15 seconds and one round of 60/45/30 seconds. We did the long set at boot camp so my trainer/friend, Abby, corrected some of my posture while doing it and now I can REALLY feel the burn!!! Gotta love it!!!
So tips for planks I picked up yesterday from Abby, 1) Make sure your shoulders are directly above your hands/elbows (depending on if you rest on your hands or forearms). You may have a tendency to push back on your feet instead and that defeats a lot of the ab work, 2) If you have to change your posture in the middle of a circuit (one stretch of 45 or 60 seconds, not all 3 rounds), by either dropping to your knees or moving from forearms to hands, or vice versa; start in the "easier" position and work your way up. Remember, if you can't feel your abs constricting, you are doing it wrong!
Stay plugged in. Get a little done everyday. THIS IS DOABLE! THIS GOAL IS ATTAINABLE!0 -
Did more Crunches last night by doing Turbo Fire Ab 10 class. It was good. In total you do around 230 crunches or more. That's how many I was able to do at least. And I did 2 min of plank yesterday morning and 3 in the afternoon. This morning I woke up and did my workout and did 2 min this morning.
Plank: 12/90 min
Crunch: 368/20000 -
Ok I changed things up this afternoon and added some polanks to my workout. I don't know if I will make it to 90 min but I am going to push myself!
Crunches
405/2000 = 20% done
Planks
8min 15sec/90min = 8% done0 -
im in!
I had already been working on doin the 200 Situp Challenge. So why not do 2000 in a month!?
Planks are hard but you def feel it if they are done right! I'll get started on those.
185 situps/2000 situps
0 minutes/90 minutes planks0 -
I had a really really bad week up until today. Today I did most of my catch up work. I did 250 crunches and 13 minutes of plank. Still not quite caught up, including tomorrow's stuff I still owe 170 crunches and 7 minutes of plank. But I feel proud of my self for getting almost caught up. Once I beast out tomorrow I will be completely caught up and very happy indeed. Now I just need to not fall behind the rest of the month because today was BRUTAL! Great job everyone! Keep up the good work!
530/2000 crunches
22/90 minutes of plank0 -
14/90 planks and 800/2000 situps as of today 0
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I'm in!!!!0
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Update
crunches
570/2000 28%
planks
12min 45sec/90min 21%
I am getting there but it is taking everything I have to get planks in!0 -
Laid low for a couple of days, but now I'm back. Added 120 more crunches. Need 210 on Tuesday and 211 on Wednesday to get caught up with the halfway point for the month. UGH!0
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I'll join. So far this month I have done the following (ish):
0/2000 crunches (do some ab ripper X will change that real quick!)
11m 40s plank.0 -
Finally got on the floor and got some c-n-p time in! 100 crunches and 3 minutes of planks. I can tell I'm gaining strength since instead of doing three one-minute planks, I was able to do two 1.5-minute planks. Need to step it up though if I'm going to make the 90 minute goal!0
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Hi gang! Sounds like everyone's doing great!
I seem to have run into a backslide with my planks, and was wondering if anyone else has run into this. I was grooving along for the first 10 days or so - my strength and time were improving like I couldn't believe, I was really pleased with myself . Then a few days ago they got extremely difficult - almost like I was suddenly back to square one. I can get through a 45 minute hold, but after that can barely hold for 15 seconds at a time.
I always start with the planks first so it's not that my muscles are exhausted from teh crunches or another workout aspect. I figure I probably had some sort of technique problem and maybe wasn't doing them properly at first. Now that my body is getting stronger and I'm demanding better form from it (see Gerkenstein's fabulous tips), the real difficulty is rearing its head.
Just wanted to share ~ Still plugging on! :ohwell:
Keep rockin', guys!0 -
Thought I'd update, not that I'm making much progress, but at least a little bit, and that's what counts is that I'm trying. I know I need to push myself much harder, but I've had obstacles that have kept my mind occupied the last few days, and hopefully I can get back on track.
Plank: 15/90 min
Crunch: 415/2000
My goal today is to do some major crunches and planks after I get my routine done. I know I need to do it. I am still planning on trying to be to the goal by the end of the month, lets see how it goes from here.0 -
Not a good girl at all regarding my challenge. I am in catch up mode....I WILL DO THIS. I need to complete my challenges and not let laziness take me over. I work 12 hr shifts so I get tired and make excuses. I am doing ok on the crunches..just a little behind...but the planks..those are my challenge. But I am getting a little better...hard to hold up 200 lbs on my forearms and toes...lol!
Thanks for your constant inspiration fellow crunchers and plankers...if you can do it...there is no reason I cannot!
Off to plank now!0 -
I'm rocking the crunches, but a bit behind on planks. Need to catch up! my abs are SORE (or at least the flab where my abs should be)0
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Hi gang! Sounds like everyone's doing great!
I seem to have run into a backslide with my planks, and was wondering if anyone else has run into this. I was grooving along for the first 10 days or so - my strength and time were improving like I couldn't believe, I was really pleased with myself . Then a few days ago they got extremely difficult - almost like I was suddenly back to square one. I can get through a 45 minute hold, but after that can barely hold for 15 seconds at a time....
I just had the same thing! The other day did two 1:30 planks and felt good. Tonight did 1:10, :50, and then 1:00. The :50 felt like it was taking f-o-r-e-v-e-rrrrrrr. Wassup, abs?!0
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