September 2014 30 Day Plank Challenge

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Plank Challenge Day 13 and Beyond

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  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    Thanks Barbie,
    Yes I do them straight after I have done the static plank.
    See you soon at 5 mins!
  • LRK88
    LRK88 Posts: 36 Member
    I made it to 4 min today. Congrats louloulou on reaching the 5 min mark!
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    Thanks LRkk88, you'll be there soon!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    Day 1----60 seconds
    Day 2----65 seconds
    Day 3----90 seconds
    Day 4----90 seconds
    Day 5----100 seconds
    Day 6----110 seconds
    Day 7---2 minutes
    Day 8---2 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 9---2 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 10----2 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 11----2 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 12
    2 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 13----3 minutes
    Day 14
    3 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 15----3 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 16
    3 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 17----3 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 18
    3 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 19
    4 minutes
    :bigsmile: Yippee
    Day 20----4 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 21---4 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 22----4 minures 30 seconds
    Day 23----4 minutes 40 seconds

    :bigsmile: Loulou, congrats on doing more than one kind of plank

    :bigsmile: LRK88, congrats on reaching 4 minutes
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    Day 1----60 seconds
    Day 2----65 seconds
    Day 3----90 seconds
    Day 4----90 seconds
    Day 5----100 seconds
    Day 6----110 seconds
    Day 7---2 minutes
    Day 8---2 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 9---2 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 10----2 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 11----2 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 12
    2 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 13----3 minutes
    Day 14
    3 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 15----3 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 16
    3 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 17----3 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 18
    3 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 19
    4 minutes
    :bigsmile: Yippee
    Day 20----4 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 21---4 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 22----4 minures 30 seconds
    Day 23----4 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 24----4 minutes 50 seconds

    :bigsmile: Loulou, I tried side planks yesterday and last 15 seconds per side. I did them as part of an afternoon weight training session not in the morning after my regular plank
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    Day 25
    Well yesterday was interesting!
    I had no motivation whatsoever to do my 5 mins of plank! I did start but abandoned after 2.5 mins!!! I gave myself the excuse that I had left my yoga mat at the studio and the surface I was working on wasn't adapted to the activity. HA...total BS really.
    So today I got myself motivated, reminding myself that I had engaged for 30 days and those days were not up yet even if I had reached the magical 5 mins. I also did not want to abandon my fellow plankers, Barbiecat and LRKK88 who have kept me so motivated throughout this challenge.

    So today's result is
    5 mins SF plank
    40 secs right and left side plank

    I think once the challenge is finished I will incorporate 2 mins of plank, introducing variations eg superman, three legged planks and ditto for side planks, just to keep challenging myself.

    5 more days folks
    Loulou
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    Day 1----60 seconds
    Day 2----65 seconds
    Day 3----90 seconds
    Day 4----90 seconds
    Day 5----100 seconds
    Day 6----110 seconds
    Day 7---2 minutes
    Day 8---2 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 9---2 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 10----2 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 11----2 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 12
    2 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 13----3 minutes
    Day 14
    3 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 15----3 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 16
    3 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 17----3 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 18
    3 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 19
    4 minutes
    :bigsmile: Yippee
    Day 20----4 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 21---4 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 22----4 minures 30 seconds
    Day 23----4 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 24----4 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 25----5 minutes ---YIPPEE:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Loulou, yesterday I had a similar experience......about half way through my plank I had some imaginary pains and thought maybe I should stop, after all, I had committed to doing a plank every day, not trying to keep up with younger women aiming for 5 minutes and what would it hurt if I stopped at a shorter time:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I did finish, and am glad that I did.....i made a commitment to you and LKK88 and I intend to continue through the end of the month. I like your idea of continuing with two minute planks and adding side planks to the mix next month. Five minutes is a long time for me especially because I do the plank just before I walk the dogs and having an eager dog lying next to me is distracting.
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  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    WELL DONE BARBIECAT:happy: :wink: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :smooched: :flowerforyou: :laugh: :flowerforyou:

    You've made it into the 5 minute club!!!!

    Think we have shown the young uns that there is life in us yet!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    Day 1----60 seconds
    Day 2----65 seconds
    Day 3----90 seconds
    Day 4----90 seconds
    Day 5----100 seconds
    Day 6----110 seconds
    Day 7---2 minutes
    Day 8---2 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 9---2 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 10----2 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 11----2 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 12
    2 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 13----3 minutes
    Day 14
    3 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 15----3 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 16
    3 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 17----3 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 18
    3 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 19
    4 minutes
    :bigsmile: Yippee
    Day 20----4 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 21---4 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 22----4 minures 30 seconds
    Day 23----4 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 24----4 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 25----5 minutes ---YIPPEE:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    Day 26
    5 minutes plus 15 seconds each side
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    5 minutes and 45 secs right and left side planks.
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    Day 27 - 5 minutes SFP and 50 secs each , left and right side planks
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Only a few more days and we will have completed this challenge :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    Day 1----60 seconds
    Day 2----65 seconds
    Day 3----90 seconds
    Day 4----90 seconds
    Day 5----100 seconds
    Day 6----110 seconds
    Day 7---2 minutes
    Day 8---2 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 9---2 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 10----2 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 11----2 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 12
    2 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 13----3 minutes
    Day 14
    3 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 15----3 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 16
    3 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 17----3 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 18
    3 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 19
    4 minutes
    :bigsmile: Yippee
    Day 20----4 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 21---4 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 22----4 minures 30 seconds
    Day 23----4 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 24----4 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 25----5 minutes ---YIPPEE:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    Day 26
    5 minutes plus 15 seconds each side
    Day 27----5 minutes plus 20 seconds each side


    :bigsmile: Loulou, congrats on your continued success
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    Thanks Barbie...you too! But I have to say I'm glad there is only a few more days left.
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    Day 28 - 5 mins plus 1 minute right and 1 minute left side plank.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    Day 1----60 seconds
    Day 2----65 seconds
    Day 3----90 seconds
    Day 4----90 seconds
    Day 5----100 seconds
    Day 6----110 seconds
    Day 7---2 minutes
    Day 8---2 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 9---2 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 10----2 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 11----2 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 12
    2 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 13----3 minutes
    Day 14
    3 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 15----3 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 16
    3 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 17----3 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 18
    3 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 19
    4 minutes
    :bigsmile: Yippee
    Day 20----4 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 21---4 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 22----4 minures 30 seconds
    Day 23----4 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 24----4 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 25----5 minutes ---YIPPEE:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    Day 26
    5 minutes plus 15 seconds each side
    Day 27----5 minutes plus 20 seconds each side
    Day 28----5 minutes 30 seconds---no side planks


    :bigsmile: Loulou, I live on the North Olympic Peninsula in Washington State and do my plank between breakfast and my long walk with the dogs one at a time (usually about 5:00 AM PDT but don't post on the computer until sometime after I get home......I have been trying to figure out where you live (time zone) from what time you post.
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  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    I live in the south of France Barbie.5 minutes 30....wow well done Barbie!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    Day 1----60 seconds
    Day 2----65 seconds
    Day 3----90 seconds
    Day 4----90 seconds
    Day 5----100 seconds
    Day 6----110 seconds
    Day 7---2 minutes
    Day 8---2 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 9---2 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 10----2 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 11----2 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 12
    2 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 13----3 minutes
    Day 14
    3 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 15----3 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 16
    3 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 17----3 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 18
    3 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 19
    4 minutes
    :bigsmile: Yippee
    Day 20----4 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 21---4 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 22----4 minures 30 seconds
    Day 23----4 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 24----4 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 25----5 minutes ---YIPPEE:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    Day 26
    5 minutes plus 15 seconds each side
    Day 27----5 minutes plus 20 seconds each side
    Day 28----5 minutes 30 seconds---no side planks
    Day 29----5 minutes and 30 seconds


    :bigsmile: Loulou, wow, the South of France......I thought you were probably many time zones east of me......I have no plans for a challenge next month except to continue aiming for 18,000 steps a day and to make strength training a more regular activity
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    5 mins plus 1 minute 10 secs left and right side planks.

    Last day tomorrow Barbie!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    Day 1----60 seconds
    Day 2----65 seconds
    Day 3----90 seconds
    Day 4----90 seconds
    Day 5----100 seconds
    Day 6----110 seconds
    Day 7---2 minutes
    Day 8---2 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 9---2 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 10----2 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 11----2 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 12
    2 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 13----3 minutes
    Day 14
    3 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 15----3 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 16
    3 minutes 30 seconds
    Day 17----3 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 18
    3 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 19
    4 minutes
    :bigsmile: Yippee
    Day 20----4 minutes 10 seconds
    Day 21---4 minutes 20 seconds
    Day 22----4 minures 30 seconds
    Day 23----4 minutes 40 seconds
    Day 24----4 minutes 50 seconds
    Day 25----5 minutes ---YIPPEE:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    Day 26
    5 minutes plus 15 seconds each side
    Day 27----5 minutes plus 20 seconds each side
    Day 28----5 minutes 30 seconds---no side planks
    Day 29----5 minutes and 30 seconds
    Day 30---6 minutes


    My original goal was to do a plank every day---I didn't plan on increasing the time as much as I dd. I am pleased at the results, but in October I'll be doing 2 minute planks (maybe more than one) as part of the strength training I want to do. I want to be more consistent and not have it happen on occasional random days.
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    Horay Barbiecat, you have competed the challenge with amazing results. I havent done my planks for today as I have hurt my foot again, but will do it this evening.
  • Louloulou246
    Louloulou246 Posts: 105
    5 mins plus 1.30 side planks both sides ....yay we did it Barbiecat!:flowerforyou: :cry: :heart: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,252 Member
    5 mins plus 1.30 side planks both sides ....yay we did it Barbiecat!:flowerforyou: :cry: :heart: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

    congratulations on completing the challenge

    For October I'm going to continue my goal of walking 18,,000 steps a day and I plan to return to my long neglected strength training....I made a good start today.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

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