30 Day Plank Challenge
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Good morning Heather.....oh yes still planking away.
Got my day 7 completed first thing this morning @ 5:30. This is was easier than I thought...must be starting to pay dividends.
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Day 7 - 45 second plank done. Had to split it. You don't do these for a week and you quickly regress. I disagree with whoever said straight arm planks are easier than forearm planks. They are both equally hell.0
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Day 18 for me: 150 seconds - ACK!!!!! :sad:
But, I did them. First 150 on forearms. Rested for a good 15 minutes (got kids out the door to school), then did the 2nd 150 with straight arms. I agree, both are hell. Thank goodness tomorrow is my rest day! And who came up with adding 30 seconds each time it jumps up? Shouldn't we be adding in smaller increments? You know, so we don't die or something? :ohwell:
Chris, both hurt my back. My back hurts worse than my legs shake. Maybe I need to do some back strengthening exercises? I mean other than more planks?
I am going to give it my best effort to do them not on knees and not on an incline. Not sure how long I'll do it twice a day, though.
Happy Friday everyone! Keep up the good work!!! :drinker:0 -
Did another 45 second split plank to see if I could get through it. Nope, 35 sec/10 sec.0
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Day 18 for me: 150 seconds - ACK!!!!! :sad:
But, I did them. First 150 on forearms. Rested for a good 15 minutes (got kids out the door to school), then did the 2nd 150 with straight arms. I agree, both are hell. Thank goodness tomorrow is my rest day! And who came up with adding 30 seconds each time it jumps up? Shouldn't we be adding in smaller increments? You know, so we don't die or something? :ohwell:
Chris, both hurt my back. My back hurts worse than my legs shake. Maybe I need to do some back strengthening exercises? I mean other than more planks?
I am going to give it my best effort to do them not on knees and not on an incline. Not sure how long I'll do it twice a day, though.
Happy Friday everyone! Keep up the good work!!! :drinker:
Bonnie Jo -- I think we should add 5 seconds...or subtract 5 seconds...from whatever we did the day...or two ...before. Add 5 seconds if you are busting with energy and happen to love working out...subtract 5 seconds if you are feeling used and abused and not at all into it The choice is yours. That's my PLANK WORKOUT SPECIAL EDITION!!! :flowerforyou:
Chris0 -
Day 7 - 100 seconds
I'm not sure if I've done 100 seconds before...started shaking at 90 but held on. I've got to keep pace with Shelley.
I may try another set later...we will see...
Cardio at lunch.
Kathy
Kathy that is wonderful. Of course I will have to reach inside myself deep tomorrow to keep up! :smooched:
Worked late tonight. So all I managed was an hour of cardio. But I am good with that. Again, fabulous job Kathy! :bigsmile:
Shelley0 -
Day 18 for me: 150 seconds - ACK!!!!! :sad:
But, I did them. First 150 on forearms. Rested for a good 15 minutes (got kids out the door to school), then did the 2nd 150 with straight arms. I agree, both are hell. Thank goodness tomorrow is my rest day! And who came up with adding 30 seconds each time it jumps up? Shouldn't we be adding in smaller increments? You know, so we don't die or something? :ohwell:
Chris, both hurt my back. My back hurts worse than my legs shake. Maybe I need to do some back strengthening exercises? I mean other than more planks?
I am going to give it my best effort to do them not on knees and not on an incline. Not sure how long I'll do it twice a day, though.
Happy Friday everyone! Keep up the good work!!! :drinker:
Bonnie Jo -- I think we should add 5 seconds...or subtract 5 seconds...from whatever we did the day...or two ...before. Add 5 seconds if you are busting with energy and happen to love working out...subtract 5 seconds if you are feeling used and abused and not at all into it The choice is yours. That's my PLANK WORKOUT SPECIAL EDITION!!! :flowerforyou:
Chris
Wow you are all inspiring me. Everyone is doing great. Remember some days are going to be better than others. That is just how it is.
Bonnie Jo, Chris might have a good plan there. We can always start backwards for awhile. :laugh: And you should not increase so quickly if you have not been planking for a while. To much will actually hurt your lower back.
Have a great evening everyone.
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Hi there! Didn't get my challenges done because I walked with hubby and Bean for a really long time today. Much more fun than arm exercises! Plus...I took a nap. Strange dreams in the middle of the afternoon...wish I could count the exercises and steps I do in them!!! laugh Tomorrow I will be serious in the morning...get Bean late morning...walk some more and think of all my friends doing the same thing!
you all!!
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Double-take! 100 seconds? Huh 100? Wait - did I goof? How could I have missed that? (re-check book), oh no, it is only 45 seconds... Kathy just (more than) double them. Not me! :noway: WHEW!Day 7 - 100 seconds Kathy
I tried 45 seconds incline on the second stair step, and it was easy. So I tried it incline on the first stair step and it was hard, but do-able. Then tried it on the floor, and got to 20. Still, 101 seconds total! Done!
Paula0 -
Chuck, the only reason straight arms are harder for you, is because you do them on your FingerTips! Ow ow ow! :sad:
Steve, congratulations on seeing results already!! :drinker:
To all, have a wonderful weekend! It was an amazing day to walk in California today. Cool, breezy, sunny and fabulous.
Especially if you have Beans and Timmies and Oscars!
Sweet dreams, all.
Chris, remember to count your dream-steps! You can use them in Mordor!
Paula0 -
Double-take! 100 seconds? Huh 100? Wait - did I goof? How could I have missed that? (re-check book), oh no, it is only 45 seconds... Kathy just (more than) double them. Not me! :noway: WHEW!Day 7 - 100 seconds Kathy
I tried 45 seconds incline on the second stair step, and it was easy. So I tried it incline on the first stair step and it was hard, but do-able. Then tried it on the floor, and got to 20. Still, 101 seconds total! Done!
Paula
Paula remember this is my second month doing the plank challenge. Shelley gave me so much encouragement in month one, I worked my way up to 90 seconds. Never in a million years did I believe that would happen. I started off with 20 secs shaking like a leaf and had no clue I would get stronger. Believe me you will feel differently by the end of the month. I do them on my fore arms...easier for me than hands and try to keep good form and yes I've seen a change in my mid-section and I feel stronger.
I know you will get there...if I can anyone can. Trying to work my way to 2 minutes with an additional 5 seconds at a time.
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Uh, Paula. 45 seconds on the second step, 45 seconds on an incline, that’s 90 seconds; and 20 seconds full planks. Let’s see, my fingers and toes show me that’s 110 seconds, not 101.
Any way you count it, you did GREAT!
Chris, I would rather take a long walk with my wife than do exercises any day! Today. It’s supposed to be in the mid 70’s so I will ask my wife to go on a walk with me.
Kathy, after one month, I will be happy to be able to do a 60 second plank without dropping.
Chuck0 -
Day 8 --completed 45 seconds. Actually completed day 8 twice...lol I did two,yes two 45 second planks this morning. Can feel the sting but I love that feeling.
Did the second one because I wasn't feeling anything after the first one, so I thought I hadn't done it right.
Gee maybe this is paying off....yea!! 0 -
So I was naughty and haven't done anything since day two! So today.... I did 6 40 second planks... I don't think I'm going to miss anymore days from here.... phew!!0
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DID IT! Day 8, 45 second full planks with no splits, twice.
JohnnyR,
Ain't no way I could do three sets, let alone 6. I envy you.0 -
So I was naughty and haven't done anything since day two! So today.... I did 6 40 second planks... I don't think I'm going to miss anymore days from here.... phew!!
Johnny you are so cracking me up. Great job, and I did hold your spot. Just in case. :laugh:
Steve if you need more ways of getting more out of a plank let me know. I have some that will make you glad you know me. And bring out the beast in you. :smokin:
Chuck I hope you like my new picture. I want spring to hurry up. You are doing great on the planks. :drinker:
I did some extra ones today. I was doing my Atletica workout this morning. The little witch had us doing rows while holding a straight armed plank. So next time you are getting bored holding your plank, pick up a hand weight and do some rows. Now hold that for one minute before switching to the other side. :sad: :bigsmile:
Shelley0 -
Shelley,
Your Day Lilies are all popping out. Very beautiful!0 -
Uh, Paula. 45 seconds on the second step, 45 seconds on an incline, that’s 90 seconds; and 20 seconds full planks. Let’s see, my fingers and toes show me that’s 110 seconds, not 101.
Any way you count it, you did GREAT!
Chris, I would rather take a long walk with my wife than do exercises any day! Today. It’s supposed to be in the mid 70’s so I will ask my wife to go on a walk with me.
Kathy, after one month, I will be happy to be able to do a 60 second plank without dropping.
Chuck
Chuck -- where are you that it's 70 today? I'm in northern California...it is beautiful outside. Might be too hot to take then pup (his back is all black) out for a walk until later.
Okay...getting to my challenges. Back later!
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Shelley,
Your Day Lilies are all popping out. Very beautiful!
Not until July. I just needed to brighten my day. That and I am looking to change it up. So I was looking at where they are all at. I have carried each and every brick, and or block in my yard. Another good reason to stay in shape. :flowerforyou:
And thank you, I love to hear good things about them.
And would you and Chris stop with the beautiful weather day! It was a sunny 30 when I walked my boys. Had to watch your footing because it was icy. A couple of times my feet tried to leave the ground in a quick, graceless move. :bigsmile:
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And would you and Chris stop with the beautiful weather day! It was a sunny 30 when I walked my boys. Had to watch your footing because it was icy. A couple of times my feet tried to leave the ground in a quick, graceless move. :bigsmile:
Shelley
Shelley - I did that once...feet flew into the air...bum landed flat on the sidewalk. They call it black ice, but here in California it is not so black...I could see the sidewalk though it. Didn't realize it was ice until I put my hands down...couldn't get up...feet were going left, right back, forward...had to scoot, on my fanny, to the curbing so I could stand...but I couldn't because the ice was there too...had to scoot, on my fanny, to the end of the ice on the sidewalk...good thing it was down hill!! It was early in the morning so everyone was still inside. No witnesses...however, the ice gods were laughing their *kitten* off!! :laugh: It had to be a pretty funny sight, though!
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Shelley, I guess I shouldn’t tell you that it is 76 degrees at 2:30?
Chris, we must be neighbors. I’m San Ramon at I 580 and I 680. What kind of dogs do you have? We have a black and a buff cocker.
Chuck0 -
Me too! I knew ice from college days in Ft. Collins. But a few years ago, carrying blankets out to cover plants, wasn't ready when the frost turned out to be ice. The blankets went up as I went down. No memory what hit first, except it wasn't blankets. My left side was a mess, shattered wrist, dislocated knee and sprained ankle.
Shelley - I did that once...feet flew into the air...bum landed flat on the sidewalk. They call it black ice, but here in California it is not so black...I could see the sidewalk though it. Didn't realize it was ice until I put my hands down...couldn't get up...feet were going left, right back, forward...had to scoot, on my fanny, to the curbing so I could stand...but I couldn't because the ice was there too...had to scoot, on my fanny, to the end of the ice on the sidewalk...good thing it was down hill!! It was early in the morning so everyone was still inside. No witnesses...however, the ice gods were laughing their *kitten* off!! :laugh: It had to be a pretty funny sight, though!And would you and Chris stop with the beautiful weather day! It was a sunny 30 when I walked my boys. Had to watch your footing because it was icy. A couple of times my feet tried to leave the ground in a quick, graceless move. :bigsmile:
Shelley
Chris
At 300# my husband couldn't pick me up and too embarrassed(?) to call 911. So I pushed myself up (probably the final straw for the wrist) and Derek drove me to Stanford Emergency. They asked for a pain level 0-10 and I said "2" - we were there four hours but it felt like one. Probably in shock...
A surgery and three months of PT left me with a plate in my wrist and the inability to pickup the iron skillet with my left hand. Hey Shelley, will the wrist curls help? Just thought of that!
So it's really NASTY outside, Shelley! Thunder and lightning and freezing rain and hurricanes! Chuck & Chris, you'll back me up, won't you! (Since we're all neighbors.) Hundreds of hurricanes, right!?!
Steve, Watch out for Shelley. She can make you REALLY enjoy that feeling!
Going to do my workouts right now. Promise to do them three times. Just feels like a good number.
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Chuck no, just hush! But right now it is 54. I went outside in my shirt and jeans and cleaned up my boys offerings. It really was beautiful. :bigsmile:
Chris I wish I had seen that. :laugh:
Paula that was awful for you in so many ways.
I am not sure about the wrist curls. They work your forearms mostly. But they might. You know the limitations of your wrist better than I do. So proceed with caution. Stay inside and stay safe. Next time Derek better call 911!
Shelley0 -
Day 7 - 105 second plank
I'm getting closer to that 2 minute mark. Although I was shaking a lot in the last 10 seconds. I think I'm going to have to do it again a few times before I can move up another 5 seconds.
Headed out. Have a great evening everyone!
By the way sunny and beautiful 68 here in Georgia.0 -
Thanks Kathy, This whole strengthening thing is new to me. But I trust you. :happy: It's watching you (and others) set an example that is so encouraging. Still surprising though! I try for good form by finding the position that's hardest to hold. Figure that's it...I worked my way up to 90 seconds. Never in a million years did I believe that would happen. I started off with 20 secs shaking like a leaf and had no clue I would get stronger. Believe me you will feel differently by the end of the month. I do them on my fore arms...easier for me than hands and try to keep good form and yes I've seen a change in my mid-section and I feel stronger.
I know you will get there...if I can anyone can. Trying to work my way to 2 minutes with an additional 5 seconds at a time.
Kathy
Day 8 done. Did three sets of 45 seconds each. Used the second stair step but was puffing and shaking and counting the seconds down each time!
Paula0 -
Paula,
What really helps with wrists is to do your planks on your fingertips.
Chuck0 -
Chuck, I'd think you were serious if it weren't me you were referring to. Not sure I'd be up to that level yet. Maybe someday.... :laugh:Paula, What really helps with wrists is to do your planks on your fingertips. Chuck0 -
Chuck, I'd think you were serious if it weren't me you were referring to. Not sure I'd be up to that level yet. Maybe someday.... :laugh:Paula, What really helps with wrists is to do your planks on your fingertips. Chuck
And then you would have to bandage all those broken fingers. Lol. And if you are looking for the hardest one to hold, here it is. First get into the plank position. Assume the pose.
:laugh: Next lift your right arm up, off the floor and keep it straight out like superwoman. So far so good. Next, yep you guessed it, left foot comes off the ground, and lift it slightly higher than your butt. This is the new position for you to assume. Now after 30 seconds or more repeat on the opposite side. Let me know when you are ready to hear your next upgrade. :smokin: :drinker:
Shelley0 -
And here is little ole me doing just straight arm planks with no fancy superwoman moves because I fall over! :laugh: I got it done in 60 seconds and was pretty darn proud of myself! Then I remembered my 5 second rule...so I either owe 5 seconds or have a credit for 5 seconds...not sure which one yet.
We had Bean for the afternoon then our daughter visited for a while when she came to pick him up. The day was beautiful and we got in a really long walk with the pup. It was a fine Saturday!
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LMAO ! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: (You really do them like that don't you? :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: )Next lift your right arm up, off the floor and keep it straight out like superwoman. So far so good. Next, yep you guessed it, left foot comes off the ground, and lift it slightly higher than your butt. This is the new position for you to assume. Now after 30 seconds or more repeat on the opposite side. Let me know when you are ready to hear your next upgrade. :smokin: :drinker:
Shelley0
