60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - February 2017

lennoncpa · February 2017

February Planks
Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
Feb 11: 1x3min high=3
Feb 12: 4x60 low=4
Feb 13: 1x5min variety =5
Feb 14: 1x3min high=3
Feb 15: 4x30 sec=2
Feb 16: 3x1min=3
Feb 16: zip
Feb 17: 4x30sec=2
Feb 18: 4x1minvary=4
Feb 19: 4 min low=4
Feb 20: 2min low=2
Feb 21: 3min mix=3
Feb 22: 30secx4 low=2
Feb 23: 5 min vary =5
Feb 24: 2min low=2
Feb 25: 1-low 1-hi=2

80 Minutes for February

homeschoolmom77 · February 2017

Feb 1 = 1 min
Feb 2 = 1 min 10 sec
Feb 3 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 4 = 45 sec
Feb 5 = rest day
Feb 6 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 7 = 0
Feb 8 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 9 = 30 sec
Feb 10 = 2 min 2 sec
Feb 11 = 0 (split wood instead)
Feb 12 = 0 lazy
Feb 13 = sick
Feb 14 = 0 lazy
Feb 15 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 16 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 17 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 18 = 2 min
Feb 19 = 30 sec
Feb 20 = 0 (kid (no school) day, just play)
Feb 21 = 0 (again)
Feb 22 = 2 min + 1 min (inspired to do a little more)
Feb 23 = 2 min
Feb 24 = 2 min
Feb 25 = 2 min 33 sec

Total = 27 min (out of 28 min goal)

b3achy · February 2017

Wow, sorry I've been MIA. Nothing like starting a challenge thread and then disappearing. Nice to see over 100 new comments on the thread upon my having enough time to check in. Just been a crazy month for me with work (started a new contract and it's very busy with work, meetings, travel) and various injuries (shoulder and foot). And then once you get out of the habit, you forget to do them (seriously, I think I forgot for an entire week that I needed to do planks this month...duh!).

Great to see so many successes, from the beginners to all you hard core (pun intended) pros. You all are aces!

So, I thought I had done more this month before falling off the face of the earth, but apparently not. Today was a big challenge catch-up day for me (worked on ~4 challenges that have fallen by the wayside due to work commitments including this one). Probably won't make the goal this month, but did put a dent in it today (I'm sure I'll be feeling it tomorrow). We'll see how far I can get in the next few days.

Here's a full update of where I stand...
1 February: 5 minutes (2 x 60 sec - straight arm; 2 x 90 sec - alternating sides)
2 February: none - headache
3 February: none - busy
4 February: none - worked late
5 February: none - sore shoulder
6 - 24 February: more excuses - work, injured foot, etc.
25 February: 15 minutes (5 x 60 sec - straight arm; 5 x 60 sec - alternating sides; 5 x 60 sec - dolphin/pike)

Total: 20 of 60 minutes
Left to Goal: 40 minutes

Posted this in another thread, but it's perfect for here too...

alipsie19 · February 2017

February Planking Goal 90:00
Feb 1: 2:00
Feb 2: 3:00
Feb 3: 3:00
Feb 4: Zip
Feb 5: 5:00
Feb 6: 7:00
Feb 7: 7:00
Feb 8: 7:00
Feb 9: Rest day
Feb 10: 2:00
Feb 11: Zip
Feb 12: Zip
Feb 13: 6:00
Feb 14: 6:00
Feb 15: 6:00
Feb 16: 6:00
Feb 17: 6:00
Feb 18: Zip
Feb 19: Zip
Feb 20: 6:00
Feb 21: 4:00
Feb 22: 6:00
Feb 23: 4:00 (had to lay off the side planks due to my shoulder)
Feb 24: 2:00
Feb 25: Rest day

Total: 88:00

lennoncpa · February 2017

February Planks
Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
Feb 11: 1x3min high=3
Feb 12: 4x60 low=4
Feb 13: 1x5min variety =5
Feb 14: 1x3min high=3
Feb 15: 4x30 sec=2
Feb 16: 3x1min=3
Feb 16: zip
Feb 17: 4x30sec=2
Feb 18: 4x1minvary=4
Feb 19: 4 min low=4
Feb 20: 2min low=2
Feb 21: 3min mix=3
Feb 22: 30secx4 low=2
Feb 23: 5 min vary =5
Feb 24: 2min low=2
Feb 25: 1-low 1-hi=2
Feb 26: 4 min mix=4

84 Minutes for February

135terry · February 2017

February goal - 60 min
Feb 1 - 4 min
Feb 2 - 5 min
Feb 3 - 7 min
Feb 4 - 0
Feb 5 - 2min
Feb 6 - 4 min
Feb 7 - 5 min
Feb 8 - 5 min
Feb 9 - 3 min
No planks while on holidays in Cuba
Feb 20 - 5 min
Feb 24 - 4 min
Feb 25 - 5 min
Feb 26 - 5 min
Total: 54 min

b3achy · February 2017

No surprise, super sore today, so wanted to mix it up. Tried a DareBee Killer Core Plank Workout...yea, could only get one set done (and had to break it into parts), and then added a 45 sec elbow plank to the end to get up to 4 minutes. Should have had a clue it would be hard when "Killer" is in the name of the workout.

26 February: 4 minutes (DareBee Killer Core Plank Workout - 1 set; 1 x 45 sec - elbow plank)

Total: 24 of 60 minutes
Left to Goal: 36 minutes

If anyone wants to mix up their workouts a bit, here's the DareBee Killer Core Plank Workout. Those with shoulder problems may want to skip the Up/Down planks though...wasn't friendly toward my bad shoulder. The DareBee site has a number of plank workouts and challenges, if you are looking for alternate workouts.

Spliner1969 · February 2017

February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 12, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 13, None, Planned Rest Day
February 14, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 15, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 16, None, Planned Rest Day
February 17, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 18, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 19, None, unplanned planking rest day, pinched cervical nerve annoying me today. Maybe tomorrow. I'm ahead anyway.

February 20, None, Planned Rest Day
February 21, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 22, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min) Goal!

Total for the month, 150 min. 0 min left to goal.

February 23, None, Planned Rest Day
February 24, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 25, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 26, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

Total for the month 180 minutes.

homeschoolmom77 · February 2017

Feb 1 = 1 min
Feb 2 = 1 min 10 sec
Feb 3 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 4 = 45 sec
Feb 5 = rest day
Feb 6 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 7 = 0
Feb 8 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 9 = 30 sec
Feb 10 = 2 min 2 sec
Feb 11 = 0 (split wood instead)
Feb 12 = 0 lazy
Feb 13 = sick
Feb 14 = 0 lazy
Feb 15 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 16 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 17 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 18 = 2 min
Feb 19 = 30 sec
Feb 20 = 0 (kid (no school) day, just play)
Feb 21 = 0 (again)
Feb 22 = 2 min + 1 min (inspired to do a little more)
Feb 23 = 2 min
Feb 24 = 2 min
Feb 25 = 2 min 33 sec
Feb 26 = 3 min

Total = 30 min (out of 28 min goal) I made it!!

When I signed up for this I never thought I would be able to do this. But I really wanted a challenge. I thought I would likely give up, but I was going to try. I am so glad for all the encouragement. I started at 15 second and thought I would die. I am now up to 3 minutes (only have to stop once), am feeling so much stronger and can't wait for the challenge next month. I think I could get all 60 minutes next time. When this month is over, how do I find the new challenge? I just happened on this one the first time and I don't want to miss the next one. I am still in awe of some of you with 8, 10 or more minutes, but I will get there.

b3achy · February 2017

homeschoolmom77 wrote: »

Total = 30 min (out of 28 min goal) I made it!!

When I signed up for this I never thought I would be able to do this. But I really wanted a challenge. I thought I would likely give up, but I was going to try. I am so glad for all the encouragement. I started at 15 second and thought I would die. I am now up to 3 minutes (only have to stop once), am feeling so much stronger and can't wait for the challenge next month. I think I could get all 60 minutes next time. When this month is over, how do I find the new challenge? I just happened on this one the first time and I don't want to miss the next one. I am still in awe of some of you with 8, 10 or more minutes, but I will get there.

Congrats and well done!! Impressive start!!

So, in a day or two, I'll post a new thread and put the link in this thread. Now that you have it bookmarked, you'll see the post, and you can just change the bookmark at the end of the month. I probably should have done it this weekend, but didn't think much about it as I'm playing catch up.

homeschoolmom77 · February 2017

b3achy wrote: »

Congrats and well done!! Impressive start!!

So, in a day or two, I'll post a new thread and put the link in this thread. Now that you have it bookmarked, you'll see the post, and you can just change the bookmark at the end of the month. I probably should have done it this weekend, but didn't think much about it as I'm playing catch up.

Thanks! I will be sure to do that!

alipsie19 · February 2017

February Planking Goal 90:00
Feb 1: 2:00
Feb 2: 3:00
Feb 3: 3:00
Feb 4: Zip
Feb 5: 5:00
Feb 6: 7:00
Feb 7: 7:00
Feb 8: 7:00
Feb 9: Rest day
Feb 10: 2:00
Feb 11: Zip
Feb 12: Zip
Feb 13: 6:00
Feb 14: 6:00
Feb 15: 6:00
Feb 16: 6:00
Feb 17: 6:00
Feb 18: Zip
Feb 19: Zip
Feb 20: 6:00
Feb 21: 4:00
Feb 22: 6:00
Feb 23: 4:00 (had to lay off the side planks due to my shoulder)
Feb 24: 2:00
Feb 25: Rest day
Feb 26: Rest day

Total: 88:00

lbenson2006 · February 2017

2/1 - 5 min. mixed planks
2/2 - 7 min. mixed planks
2/3 - 5 min. mixed planks
2/5 - 5 min. mixed planks
2/6 - 6 min. mixed planks
2/8 - 5 min. mixes planks
2/9 - 6 min. mixed planks
2/10 - 5 min. mixed planks
2/11 - 7 min. mixed planks
2/13 - 1 min. forearm and 5 min. mixed planks
2/15 - 7 min. mixed planks
2/19 - 2 min. forearm and 5 min. mixed planks
2/20 - 6 min. mixed planks
2/22 - 1 min. forearm x 3
2/23 - 1 min. forearm and 5 min. mixed planks
2/25 - 1 min. forearm and 5 min. mixed planks
2/27 - 1:30 forearm, 1:45 forearm, 6:15 mixed planks (dang it...hate not having full numbers and got confused by the time I got to my mixed planks and thought 15 seconds would get me up there.)

Total for month - 101:30
Above goal - 21:30

Spliner1969 · February 2017

February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 12, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 13, None, Planned Rest Day
February 14, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 15, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 16, None, Planned Rest Day
February 17, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 18, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 19, None, unplanned planking rest day, pinched cervical nerve annoying me today. Maybe tomorrow. I'm ahead anyway.

February 20, None, Planned Rest Day
February 21, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 22, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min) Goal!

Total for the month, 150 min. 0 min left to goal.

February 23, None, Planned Rest Day
February 24, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 25, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 26, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 27, None, Planned Rest Day

Total for the month 180 minutes.

lennoncpa · February 2017

February Planks
Feb 1: 3x60 low plank=3.0
Feb 2: 4x60 low plank=4.0
Feb 3: 3x60 high plank=3.0
Feb 4: 3x60 low plank=3.0
Feb 5: 4x60 variety =4.0
Feb 6: 3x60 variety 3.0
Feb 7: 4x60 high=4.0
Feb 8: 4x60 variety =4.0
Feb 9: 3x60 mixed=3.0
Feb 10: 1x3min high=3
Feb 11: 1x3min high=3
Feb 12: 4x60 low=4
Feb 13: 1x5min variety =5
Feb 14: 1x3min high=3
Feb 15: 4x30 sec=2
Feb 16: 3x1min=3
Feb 16: zip
Feb 17: 4x30sec=2
Feb 18: 4x1minvary=4
Feb 19: 4 min low=4
Feb 20: 2min low=2
Feb 21: 3min mix=3
Feb 22: 30secx4 low=2
Feb 23: 5 min vary =5
Feb 24: 2min low=2
Feb 25: 1-low 1-hi=2
Feb 26: 4 min mix=4
Feb 27: 2 min

86 Minutes for February I didn't quite make my goal!!

lbenson2006 · February 2017

lennoncpa wrote: »

February Planks

86 Minutes for February I didn't quite make my goal!!

There's still one day left!!

homeschoolmom77 · February 2017

Feb 1 = 1 min
Feb 2 = 1 min 10 sec
Feb 3 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 4 = 45 sec
Feb 5 = rest day
Feb 6 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 7 = 0
Feb 8 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 9 = 30 sec
Feb 10 = 2 min 2 sec
Feb 11 = 0 (split wood instead)
Feb 12 = 0 lazy
Feb 13 = sick
Feb 14 = 0 lazy
Feb 15 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 16 = 1 min 30 sec
Feb 17 = 1 min 40 sec
Feb 18 = 2 min
Feb 19 = 30 sec
Feb 20 = 0 (kid (no school) day, just play)
Feb 21 = 0 (again)
Feb 22 = 2 min + 1 min (inspired to do a little more)
Feb 23 = 2 min
Feb 24 = 2 min
Feb 25 = 2 min 33 sec
Feb 26 = 3 min
Feb 27 = 2 min 30 sec

Total = 32 min 30 sec (out of 28 min goal)

b3achy · February 2017

Probably should have done more today, but body is still sore from the weekend. Will try to remember to do some planks first thing tomorrow since I have a super long paddle planned.

27 February: 4 minutes (some TRX, some mixed planks - elbow, straight arm, dolphin/pike)

Total: 28 of 60 minutes
Left to Goal: 32 minutes

New Plank Challenge Thread posted for March:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10521887/60-minutes-per-month-plank-challenge-march-2017

alipsie19 · February 2017

February Planking Goal 90:00
Feb 1: 2:00
Feb 2: 3:00
Feb 3: 3:00
Feb 4: Zip
Feb 5: 5:00
Feb 6: 7:00
Feb 7: 7:00
Feb 8: 7:00
Feb 9: Rest day
Feb 10: 2:00
Feb 11: Zip
Feb 12: Zip
Feb 13: 6:00
Feb 14: 6:00
Feb 15: 6:00
Feb 16: 6:00
Feb 17: 6:00
Feb 18: Zip
Feb 19: Zip
Feb 20: 6:00
Feb 21: 4:00
Feb 22: 6:00
Feb 23: 4:00 (had to lay off the side planks due to my shoulder)
Feb 24: 2:00
Feb 25: Rest day
Feb 26: Rest day
Feb 27: 2:00 - 4x :30 Elbow

Total: 90:00 - Goal completed!!

lennoncpa · February 2017

lbenson2006 wrote: »

lennoncpa wrote: »

February Planks

86 Minutes for February I didn't quite make my goal!!

There's still one day left!!

Well my goal was 95 and I'm pretty sure I won't be doing 9 minutes today- but I'll see what I can do!!!

lbenson2006 · February 2017

lennoncpa wrote: »

lbenson2006 wrote: »

lennoncpa wrote: »

February Planks

86 Minutes for February I didn't quite make my goal!!

There's still one day left!!

Well my goal was 95 and I'm pretty sure I won't be doing 9 minutes today- but I'll see what I can do!!!

Lol, well, it was a good thought! Didn't remember what your goal was and was too lazy to go look!! Glad to see you'll be back in the March one.

lbenson2006 · February 2017

Decided to rest today on the planks in preparation for the March challenge. Ended up with a little over 100 minutes. Towards the end of the month I realized I wasn't really pushing myself as much any more, so I'm trying to up my goal for March and see if that helps. Look forward to seeing you all there!!

135terry · February 2017

February goal - 60 min
Feb 1 - 4 min
Feb 2 - 5 min
Feb 3 - 7 min
Feb 4 - 0
Feb 5 - 2min
Feb 6 - 4 min
Feb 7 - 5 min
Feb 8 - 5 min
Feb 9 - 3 min
No planks while on holidays in Cuba
Feb 20 - 5 min
Feb 24 - 4 min
Feb 25 - 5 min
Feb 26 - 5 min
Feb 28 - 6 min

Total: 60 min

Spliner1969 · February 2017

February 1, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 2, None, Nada, Bumpkiss... normal rest day for me
February 3, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 4, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 5, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 6, None, Planned Rest Day.
February 7, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 8, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 9, Nada, Planned rest day
February 10, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 11, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 12, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 13, None, Planned Rest Day
February 14, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 15, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 16, None, Planned Rest Day
February 17, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 18, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 19, None, unplanned planking rest day, pinched cervical nerve annoying me today. Maybe tomorrow. I'm ahead anyway.

February 20, None, Planned Rest Day
February 21, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 22, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min) Goal!

Total for the month, 150 min. 0 min left to goal.

February 23, None, Planned Rest Day
February 24, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 25, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 26, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
February 27, None, Planned Rest Day
February 28, 1 x 8 min mixed plank, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

Total for the month 190 minutes.

prdrivas · February 2017

I'm in for 90 min goal.
Feb 1: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
Feb 2: Other stuff
Feb 3: Longer cardio
Feb 4: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
Feb 5: Off day
Feb 6: Stayed up too late for the Super Bowl!
Feb 7: Weights and elliptical
Feb: 8: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
Feb 11: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
Feb 12: Day off
Feb 13: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)
Feb 14: Weights and Elliptical
Feb 15: Off Day
Feb 16: Weigths and elliptical
Feb 17: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)

So between vacation and a nagging back injury, I'm not making 90 minute, but at least I made 60!

Feb 23: Went to a Yoga class on vacation. She did a number of plank moves that I estimated took up about 5 minutes.
Feb 28: 2 x1:10 front, 2x1:10 right side, 2x1:10 left side, 1 min hip touch (8 min total)

Total: 61 min Total for the month. On to March!

beerfoamy · February 2017

"Ok so I am using a 'set' this month:
30secs straight arm plank
15secs left side plank
15secs right side plank
30secs forearm plank

That's 1.5 mins. Longer than I have held a single plank so far, but see how it goes. So I am logging as 1, 2 or 3 'sets'

make it look a bit neater this month.""

And I have been sooooo lazy! and ill!

01/02/2017 rest
02/02/2017 lazy
03/02/2017 lazy
04/02/2017 2 sets
05/02/2017 lazy
06/02/2017 lazy
07/02/2017 3 sets
08/02/2017 lazy
09/02/2017 lazy
10/02/2017 1 set
11/02/2017 lazy
12/02/2017 1min20 forearm plank on knees in Pilates
13/02/2017 3 sets
14/02/2017 1min10 of straight arm plank (proud), 1min straight arm plank (wrists starting to hurt)
15/02/2017 1min straight arm x2
16/02/2017 1min straight arm
17/02/2017 1min30 straight arm plank, but using bench as hand rest, so bit higher for hands - does that mean
it was easier?
18/02/2017 90 1min30 forearm plank on knees in class
19/02/2017 0 ill
20/02/2017 0 ill
21/02/2017 75 1min15 (nearly died!)
22/02/2017 0 ill
23/02/2017 0 ill
24/02/2017 1min straight arm, 30secs forearm
25/02/2017 0 lazy
26/02/2017 1min forearm
27/02/2017 mixed planks: 1min15, 1min30, 2mins, 1min30, 1min30, 2mins, 1min.
28/02/2017 1min x5 straight arm planks throughout the day at work. Then mixed planks at home....tbc

Running total: 42mins30seconds

If I can bring myself to do 17.5 mins tonight I could make 60mins - not my goal. But the challenge goal nonetheless.
So 10mins, or more before squash and the rest after! hmmmmmm

we shall see!

b3achy · March 2017

Congrats to everyone who hit or exceeded their goals this month!! Y'all are awesome!

Meant to do a couple of minutes of planks before I left to go paddling today to at least get to 30 minutes, but forgot until I was driving to my launch point. After the paddle, I'm too exhausted to attempt, so I'm calling it a month...See everyone in March!

28 February: none - long paddle (4+ hours), too tired

Total: 28 of 60 minutes
Left to Goal: 32 minutes

New Plank Challenge Thread posted for March:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10521887/60-minutes-per-month-plank-challenge-march-2017

kiit1234 · March 2017

Finished the month with 94 minutes. I was worried that I might not meet my goal of 90 minutes because of the short month but I made it!

alipsie19 · March 2017

Feb 28: Nada! Just plain tired. I did achieve my goal of 90min though...so I guess it was a successful month.
Thanks @b3achy and everyone else!! This was fun

beerfoamy · March 2017

"Ok so I am using a 'set' this month:
30secs straight arm plank
15secs left side plank
15secs right side plank
30secs forearm plank

That's 1.5 mins. Longer than I have held a single plank so far, but see how it goes. So I am logging as 1, 2 or 3 'sets'

make it look a bit neater this month.""

And I have been sooooo lazy! and ill!

01/02/2017 rest
02/02/2017 lazy
03/02/2017 lazy
04/02/2017 2 sets
05/02/2017 lazy
06/02/2017 lazy
07/02/2017 3 sets
08/02/2017 lazy
09/02/2017 lazy
10/02/2017 1 set
11/02/2017 lazy
12/02/2017 1min20 forearm plank on knees in Pilates
13/02/2017 3 sets
14/02/2017 1min10 of straight arm plank (proud), 1min straight arm plank (wrists starting to hurt)
15/02/2017 1min straight arm x2
16/02/2017 1min straight arm
17/02/2017 1min30 straight arm plank, but using bench as hand rest, so bit higher for hands - does that mean
it was easier?
18/02/2017 90 1min30 forearm plank on knees in class
19/02/2017 0 ill
20/02/2017 0 ill
21/02/2017 75 1min15 (nearly died!)
22/02/2017 0 ill
23/02/2017 0 ill
24/02/2017 1min straight arm, 30secs forearm
25/02/2017 0 lazy
26/02/2017 1min forearm
27/02/2017 mixed planks: 1min15, 1min30, 2mins, 1min30, 1min30, 2mins, 1min.
28/02/2017 1min x5 straight arm planks throughout the day at work. Then mixed planks at home: 18min (about 7 sets of 2mins and some other 1mins)

Running total: 60mins30seconds

HAHAHAHAHAHA did it!
admittedly I went to forearm planks on knees again for the majority of the last 20mins. But the shakes through my core were quite something! (and I can actually hold the forearm on knees plank for 2mins, so that is a new acheivement)

feeling proud!

ETA: but gods, coughing hurts!!

60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - February 2017

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