Mssheddy and Bowler while I applaud your persistence and perseverance I hope you do not burn out. What other workouts do you do? I am doing a combination of intermediate and advanced body toning DVD' s. The advanced ones are still leaving me wiped out. But not as sore the following day now. And the others allow me to stretch things out while still moving forward. I have a couple of advanced kettle bell workouts on order I will be working into my regimen.

Paula I love the new photo! You are gorgeous, and sophisticated.

Chuck I am sorry. Get better and join us here for chats or inspiration to get well soon.

My planks involved a leg raised up held and pulsing it. I did 1 minute on each side. On my forearms.

Have a great Saturday everyone.

Shelley

Day 15 completed...so why was today so difficult??? It seemed like time stood still...that was a long 90 seconds. Tomorrow have to add an additional 30.....yea right!!


Agree with you Mssheddy -tomorrow is going to suck.

I don't know why it's so hard one time and not another. I already need to break them into sets. My first 45 was a strain to keep (doing them on a slight incline). But shook it out and the second 45 didn't kill me, so I held it for 10 more.

Here's to adding 30 more seconds! :drinker: :noway:

Good job all!
Paula

I did get two 90 second planks done today...I did one...then did the arm challenge...then did the second one! I also got in 500 between each exercise. We walked Bean for an hour or more and had a blast at the school.

It was beautiful here today!

Chris

Day 16 - complete 120 seconds...straight arm. Completed a 45 second elbow style. Shakes- yes!!

Dang, Steve, you're getting good at this!

Chris, I'm just gonna eat your dust, that's all there is to it... :ohwell:

Well I decided that straight arm, slightly inclined planks in the 40-50 second range were about right for me now. But I said to myself "until it gets easy" acknowledging the fact that I am going to get stronger.

So today I was ready to do three 40 second reps, but at 40 seconds, it still felt easy. So I held it to 60. Then did the same the second time and that really was a killer. :sad: But I did it! :laugh:

Checking in on everyone later.
Have a nice day!
Paula

We had Bean for a puppy sleep-over and ended up taking him over to the school twice. Once around 2:00, and it was way too hot for him. We went back around 6:30, which was perfect! the breeze kicked up; it was really nice. He loved the second trip! It totaled 4.19 miles, and that was all I did today. I had lunch with two friends which took up my mid-morning and early afternoon.

Tomorrow is my REST DAY. I will switch my non-workout day today (I did manage 13,700 steps, tho) for tomorrow's REST DAY if I can. I have some things I must do. I don't know how long it will take.

Day 17- completed 2 minutes....first minute on elbows, lifted to straight arm for final minute. The lifting aspect was very tough.

I am not looking forward to Day 18....nope!!

WTG Steve!! You're rocking this challenge my dear! I'm going to try to get mine in today on my lunch break. Hope I can do it on the first try. Will report back.

I have Days 15, 16 & 17 to complete today.

Day 15 - 2:00 minutes

I finally did it!!! I will report back later on the other 2 days. I think I'm going to try a couple of variations.

Well, the last couple of days I've switched from elbows to straight-arm, AND am only doing it once, AND I'll hold it for a minute, then switch to side-plank right for 30-40 seconds, then switch to side-plank left for 30-40 seconds, then back to start position. ANYTHING to get through it without going to my knees or sticking my butt in the air (any farther than it already is, that is). :bigsmile:

Just so you know, with all that changing around, I did manage 240 seconds - yep FOUR MINUTES - IT CAN BE DONE! Tomorrow I'm supposed to move it up to 270 seconds, and then on to the big 300. Tomorrow I work in town all day and then have a meeting in the evening. Not sure when I'll do it - if it is in the evening I won't be getting on the computer afterwards to post. If you don't hear from me in a few days I've probably died. Okay, just kidding, I might have just given up. :bigsmile:

I keep telling myself I should do them on elbows. Huh. Well. Maybe in a week or two I'll try it. :noway:

And wow Steve I am really impressed - I don't think I could move up to straight-arm or back down to elbows once started. Switching to side planks is one thing, but whole body up or down? Nope, don't think I could do it. Great job! :drinker:

Keep up the good work, people!

Bonnie Jo

UUgggghhhhh. Did 60 second slight incline and then tried again and had to break it into two 30 second sets. Don't know why, they were really hard tonight. No way am I doing variations, or weights, or one-rms or elbow-to-straight switches like the rest of you. Super-Ugh! :embarassed:

Weather_nerd, we're definitely all on a different page. As you can tell, I am the caboose. Welcome!

Paula

Day 18 - completed 150 seconds . Again did a straight arm for the first 60 seconds and than down to elbows for final 90 seconds. Arms were shaking bad but made it and than promptly fell flat on my face:laugh: :laugh:

Had to lay on the floor for awhile before I could move...ouch that one hurt this mornning.:sad: :sad:


Oh by the way -- I did do the 30 second straight arm down to elbows for 30 seconds backt to straight arm for 30 seconds last night. That was not easy but felt good after.

Tomorrow is rest day but I may not rest but try another 150.....yes I am a gluten for punishment.:laugh: :laugh: