30 day Plank Challenge?

I really want a good core exercise that doesn't require any equipment or a huge amount of time. I already have my cardio workout down to a T and I have other strength exercises, but I would like just a little something more to get me ready for the summer.

Has anyone taken the 30 day Plank Challenge? I know it's a difficult one to do, especially by the 30th day, but if it works I am definitely considering it.

Let me know if you've had success with this, or if it's a total disaster.

Thanks all! :flowerforyou:
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  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    Post the challenge bc I'm noob-tastic and unfamiliar
  • kelly_c_77
    kelly_c_77 Posts: 5,658 Member
    I did it last month. It was tough but I was able to do the full challenge! I really surprised myself at how long I was able to hold the plank. I would definitely do it again.
  • lynnmarie96
    lynnmarie96 Posts: 25 Member
    I would like to take part in this, as I need to strengthen my back! Where can I find it?
  • Tryxxie2013
    Tryxxie2013 Posts: 1,489 Member
    Not sure how to post a site...so here;

    http://itstimetoburn.com/exercise-training/30-day-plank-challenge-will-supercharge-core/

    There's plenty of other sites on it too.
  • Tryxxie2013
    Tryxxie2013 Posts: 1,489 Member
    I did it last month. It was tough but I was able to do the full challenge! I really surprised myself at how long I was able to hold the plank. I would definitely do it again.

    Did you notice a difference in your core?
  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    IN! :bigsmile:
  • Tryxxie2013
    Tryxxie2013 Posts: 1,489 Member
    OMG!!! My coach is doing one of MY WORKOUTS? No way!!! :tongue:
  • I'll do it! I mean, why not? :)
  • x311Tifa
    x311Tifa Posts: 357 Member
    I'm in!!
  • sierra_12
    sierra_12 Posts: 249 Member
    in as well (:
  • veredit
    veredit Posts: 29 Member
    Ok, so if we all agreed, who's posting the challenge? I'm in as well, but I don't know how to do that. Let's make a group perhaps! :wink:
  • sportyredhead01
    sportyredhead01 Posts: 482 Member
    I'm on day 20 of the 30 Day 1,000 Pushup Challenge and I'll tell you...I definitely feel it in my core.
    Plus my shoulders look foxy according to my hubs. :laugh:


    I'm in......I may have the nerve to try a plank challenge in March! :bigsmile:
  • eaglefish
    eaglefish Posts: 130 Member
    I'm in
  • hopefaithlove24
    hopefaithlove24 Posts: 454 Member
    I'm in
  • DoNotBurnTheDay
    DoNotBurnTheDay Posts: 95 Member
    Count me in, sounds like fun (and pain). LoL
  • I'm up for a good challenge. . . Let's do it
  • SugarBaby71
    SugarBaby71 Posts: 3,630 Member
    IN!
  • CurvyDivaNow
    CurvyDivaNow Posts: 11 Member
    I would be interested in this.
  • ivery28
    ivery28 Posts: 15 Member
    http://media5.itstimetoburn.com/media/30-Day-Plank-Challenge-Its-Time-To-Burn.pdf

    This has the time frame and how long you should do the plank for everyday!
  • Go for it!! I started the 30 day butt challenge today!! :happy:
  • Tryxxie2013
    Tryxxie2013 Posts: 1,489 Member
    WOW! Awesome response people!!! Now we have to figure out when we want to start it.

    Do we do a March Plank Challenge, as was suggested?

    I've never set up a challenge before. If someone has some experience in that, I could really use the help.
  • DoNotBurnTheDay
    DoNotBurnTheDay Posts: 95 Member
    Someone wanna create a group for this and we can track everything through there?
  • Tryxxie2013
    Tryxxie2013 Posts: 1,489 Member
    Ok, I think I figured it out. I say we start on the first of March so that we can properly track the full 30 days. We can celebrate on the 31st day of the month. I'll come back and post the group site.
  • collegegirl713
    collegegirl713 Posts: 189 Member
    Heck yeah! Let's do this thing!
  • moosegt35
    moosegt35 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I am doing one this month. First day is 30 seconds, then 35, then 30, then 40, 30, 45, 30, 50, etc. You kind of get a "rest" day every other day with a 30 second plank and then the other days it increases 5 seconds each day all the way up to a couple minutes. I can def tell I am getting better at it and able to hold longer.
  • kcasey155
    kcasey155 Posts: 968 Member
    I also need to strengthen my core muscles as I'm 15 weeks post partum and after five kids I have doubts whether my core muscles even remember what being toned was like, lol! And I need a new challenge for March, having done the squat challenge two months in a row.

    One important question though, what's a plank? I'm mean I see people post about push-ups, press-ups and planks all the time, but what's the difference between them????
  • Tryxxie2013
    Tryxxie2013 Posts: 1,489 Member
    Ok, I am making this challenge Private to all of those who have responded. However, I will be checking this thread on a regular basis so if anyone else would like to join before March 1st, let me know and I will include you in.

    Good luck people! You have a week and 2 days to prepare!!!
  • Tryxxie2013
    Tryxxie2013 Posts: 1,489 Member
    I also need to strengthen my core muscles as I'm 15 weeks post partum and after five kids I have doubts whether my core muscles even remember what being toned was like, lol! And I need a new challenge for March, having done the squat challenge two months in a row.

    One important question though, what's a plank? I'm mean I see people post about push-ups, press-ups and planks all the time, but what's the difference between them????

    Hi Kcasey - I'm adding you to the group invite...all of the info is there. :smile:
  • Tryxxie2013
    Tryxxie2013 Posts: 1,489 Member
    *sigh* K, give me a minute, I stink at this. LOL
  • frangrann
    frangrann Posts: 219 Member
    Sounds good. Add me!