60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - April 2017

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  • prdrivas
    prdrivas Posts: 47 Member
    Goal: 90 minutes

    4/4 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/7 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/11 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/14 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/18 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/21 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)

    Total for the month: 54 min (36 to go)
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    2 min plank.
  • SoozeE512
    SoozeE512 Posts: 439 Member
    April 3rd: 2 minutes
    4th: 2 minutes
    5th: 2 minutes
    6th: 3 minutes
    7th: 4 minutes
    8th: 3 minutes
    9th: 3 minutes
    10th: 2 minutes
    11th: 2 minutes
    12th: 4 minutes
    13th: 4 minutes
    14th: 0
    15th: 3 minutes
    16th: 3 minutes
    17th: 2 minutes
    18th: 4 minutes
    19th: 0
    20th: 3 minutes
    21st: 3 minutes
    Total for month: 49 minutes
  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    10.4. - 3 min
    11.4. - 3 min
    12.4. - 3 min
    14.4. - 6 min
    17.4. - 6 min
    19.4. - 3 min
    21.4. - 6 min
    ---
    30 min (of 45min target)
  • lbenson2006
    lbenson2006 Posts: 3,372 Member
    Goal 120

    4/4 - 11 min. mixed planks
    4/5 - 7 min. mixed planks
    4/10 - 5 min. mixed planks
    4/11 - 5 min. mixed planks
    4/12 - 10 min. mixed planks
    4/19 - 14 min. mixed planks
    4/22 - 13 min. mixed planks


    Total For Month - 65
    Left to Goal - 55
  • 15paizj
    15paizj Posts: 1 Member
    4 min total of ball planks ( 4 sets of 1 min each)
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    April 1, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 2, None, Resting today, sore back
    April 3, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 4, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 5, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 6, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 7, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 8, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 9, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 10, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 11, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 12, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 14, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 15, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 16, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 17, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 18, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 19, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 20, None today, Planned Rest Day
    April 21, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 22, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 23, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

    Total for the month 160 minutes, 20 left to goal.
  • homeschoolmom77
    homeschoolmom77 Posts: 208 Member
    April 4: 1 min
    April 10: 4 min
    April 11: 3 min
    April 12: 1 min
    April 13: 2 min
    April 14: 1 min
    April 15: 1 min
    April 16: 1 min
    April 17: 1 min
    April 18: 0
    April 19: 1 min
    April 20: 1 min
    April 21: 2 min 30 sec
    April 23: 1 min 30 sec

    Total: 21 min
  • lbenson2006
    lbenson2006 Posts: 3,372 Member
    Goal 120

    4/4 - 11 min. mixed planks
    4/5 - 7 min. mixed planks
    4/10 - 5 min. mixed planks
    4/11 - 5 min. mixed planks
    4/12 - 10 min. mixed planks
    4/19 - 14 min. mixed planks
    4/22 - 13 min. mixed planks
    4/23 - 8 min. mixed planks


    Total For Month - 73
    Left to Goal - 47
  • lbenson2006
    lbenson2006 Posts: 3,372 Member
    Goal 120

    4/4 - 11 min. mixed planks
    4/5 - 7 min. mixed planks
    4/10 - 5 min. mixed planks
    4/11 - 5 min. mixed planks
    4/12 - 10 min. mixed planks
    4/19 - 14 min. mixed planks
    4/22 - 13 min. mixed planks
    4/23 - 8 min. mixed planks
    4/24 - 11 min. mixed planks

    Total For Month - 84
    Left to Goal - 36
  • beerfoamy
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,520 Member
    01/04/2017 120 few planks in classes
    02/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    03/04/2017 0 rest
    04/04/2017 300 x4 straight arm plank
    05/04/2017 180 x2 straight arm plank
    06/04/2017 150 x2 straight arm plank
    07/04/2017 90 x1 straight arm plank
    08/04/2017 0 rest
    09/04/2017 60 Pilates
    10/04/2017 300 x4 straight arm plank
    11/04/2017 195 x3 straight arm planks
    12/04/2017 0 rest - hurt wrist
    13/04/2017 150 x2 straight arm and x1 fore arm
    14/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    15/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    16/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    17/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    18/04/2017 0 Holiday
    19/04/2017 0 Holiday
    20/04/2017 0 Holiday
    21/04/2017 0 Holiday
    22/04/2017 0 Holiday
    23/04/2017 0 rest

    Total: 30mins45secs
    Goal: 70mins

    hmmm - so completely failed over the holiday to even do 1 a day!
    but if I can hit 6 mins a day from now til Sunday - should hit 70! yay! now to stick to that and not end up doing 20mins on Sunday again like March :/
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    April 1, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 2, None, Resting today, sore back
    April 3, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 4, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 5, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 6, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 7, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 8, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 9, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 10, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 11, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 12, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 14, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 15, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 16, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 17, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 18, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 19, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 20, None today, Planned Rest Day
    April 21, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 22, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 23, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 24, None, Planned Rest Day

    Total for the month 160 minutes, 20 left to goal.
  • 135terry
    135terry Posts: 432 Member
    April goal 60 min
    April 16 - 6 min
    April 17 - 5 min
    April 23 - 5 min

    44 min to go
  • _nikkiwolf_
    _nikkiwolf_ Posts: 1,380 Member
    10.4. - 3 min
    11.4. - 3 min
    12.4. - 3 min
    14.4. - 6 min
    17.4. - 6 min
    19.4. - 3 min
    21.4. - 6 min
    24.4. - 6 min
    ---
    36 min (of 45min target)
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    April 1, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 2, None, Resting today, sore back
    April 3, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 4, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 5, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 6, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 7, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 8, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 9, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 10, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 11, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 12, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 14, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 15, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 16, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 17, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 18, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 19, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 20, None today, Planned Rest Day
    April 21, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 22, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 23, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 24, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 25, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

    Total for the month 170 minutes, 10 left to goal.
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,157 Member
    Sorry gang, I'm in the process of taking a long break from the forums for a while. Life's just too busy right now for me. Great job to all those that are meeting your goals and kicking butt! Hopefully someone can post next month's thread and keep this one going...hope that when I come back to the forums, I'll be able to join you folks again! Keep pushing toward those goals! You are worth it and you can do it!
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    One of us can get it done. We'll be here when you have the time again!
  • SoozeE512
    SoozeE512 Posts: 439 Member
    April 3rd: 2 minutes
    4th: 2 minutes
    5th: 2 minutes
    6th: 3 minutes
    7th: 4 minutes
    8th: 3 minutes
    9th: 3 minutes
    10th: 2 minutes
    11th: 2 minutes
    12th: 4 minutes
    13th: 4 minutes
    14th: 0 minutes (rest day)
    15th: 3 minutes
    16th: 3 minutes
    17th: 2 minutes
    18th: 4 minutes
    19th: 0 minutes (rest day)
    20th: 3 minutes
    21st: 3 minutes
    22nd - 24th: 0 minutes (strained my left pectoral while losing at a game of tug-of-war against an 80 lb dog)
    25th: 2 minutes (don't want to lose this challenge too -- determined to push through and reach 60 minutes for the month!)
    Total for month: 51 minutes


  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    April 1, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 2, None, Resting today, sore back
    April 3, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 4, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 5, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 6, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 7, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 8, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 9, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 10, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 11, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 12, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 14, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 15, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 16, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 17, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 18, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 19, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 20, None today, Planned Rest Day
    April 21, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 22, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 23, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 24, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 25, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 26, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min) Goal!

    Total for the month 180 minutes, 0 left to goal.
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    So does anyone want to make the May post for the challenge, if not I will be happy to do it, just don't want to duplicate. If nobody volunteers before this Saturday I'll put up a new post for May then.
  • SoozeE512
    SoozeE512 Posts: 439 Member
    April 3rd: 2 minutes
    4th: 2 minutes
    5th: 2 minutes
    6th: 3 minutes
    7th: 4 minutes
    8th: 3 minutes
    9th: 3 minutes
    10th: 2 minutes
    11th: 2 minutes
    12th: 4 minutes
    13th: 4 minutes
    14th: 0 minutes (rest day)
    15th: 3 minutes
    16th: 3 minutes
    17th: 2 minutes
    18th: 4 minutes
    19th: 0 minutes (rest day)
    20th: 3 minutes
    21st: 3 minutes
    22nd - 24th: 0 minutes (strained my left pectoral while losing at a game of tug-of-war against an 80 lb dog)
    25th: 2 minutes (don't want to lose this challenge too -- determined to push through and reach 60 minutes for the month!)
    26th: 2 minutes
    Total for month: 53 minutes

  • beerfoamy
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,520 Member
    01/04/2017 120 few planks in classes
    02/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    03/04/2017 0 rest
    04/04/2017 300 x4 straight arm plank
    05/04/2017 180 x2 straight arm plank
    06/04/2017 150 x2 straight arm plank
    07/04/2017 90 x1 straight arm plank
    08/04/2017 0 rest
    09/04/2017 60 Pilates
    10/04/2017 300 x4 straight arm plank
    11/04/2017 195 x3 straight arm planks
    12/04/2017 0 rest - hurt wrist
    13/04/2017 150 x2 straight arm and x1 fore arm
    14/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    15/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    16/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    17/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    18/04/2017 0 Holiday
    19/04/2017 0 Holiday
    20/04/2017 0 Holiday
    21/04/2017 0 Holiday
    22/04/2017 0 Holiday
    23/04/2017 0 rest
    24/04/2017 60 x1 straight arm plank
    25/04/2017 450 x4 straight arm and x4 forearm
    26/04/2017 360 x2 straight arm and x3 forearm (held one for 2 mins!!)


    Total: 45mins15secs
    Goal: 70mins

    I held a forearm plank for 2 MINUTES. Yes it was on knees, but 2 minutes people!! longest hold ever yet! now to get it more regular and then possibly raise the knees haha
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    April 1, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 2, None, Resting today, sore back
    April 3, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 4, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 5, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 6, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 7, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 8, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 9, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 10, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 11, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 12, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 14, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 15, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 16, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 17, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 18, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 19, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 20, None today, Planned Rest Day
    April 21, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 22, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 23, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 24, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 25, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 26, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min) Goal!
    April 27, Nada today.. Planned Rest Day

    Total for the month 180 minutes, 0 left to goal.
  • SoozeE512
    SoozeE512 Posts: 439 Member
    April 3rd: 2 minutes
    4th: 2 minutes
    5th: 2 minutes
    6th: 3 minutes
    7th: 4 minutes
    8th: 3 minutes
    9th: 3 minutes
    10th: 2 minutes
    11th: 2 minutes
    12th: 4 minutes
    13th: 4 minutes
    14th: 0 minutes (rest day)
    15th: 3 minutes
    16th: 3 minutes
    17th: 2 minutes
    18th: 4 minutes
    19th: 0 minutes (rest day)
    20th: 3 minutes
    21st: 3 minutes
    22nd - 24th: 0 minutes (strained my left pectoral while losing at a game of tug-of-war against an 80 lb dog)
    25th: 2 minutes (don't want to lose this challenge too -- determined to push through and reach 60 minutes for the month!)
    26th: 2 minutes
    27th: 3 minutes
    Total for month: 56 minutes


  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    I'm in again. Still need to total up for last month, but I'll post as soon as I've done that. Although I'm pretty certain I didn't get to 60 minutes. So that'll stay my goal for the month.

    April
    01.04 0 minutes
    02.04 0 minutes

    Total: 0 minutes
    Goal: 60 minutes
    Left: 60 minutes

    I'm afraid that's what April stayed at for me. My back acted up again and beyond walking there wasn't much exercise for me to do. Thankfully I nipped those problems in the bud (immediately went to the doc and got the referral for physiotherapy) so I can slowly start working out again. :smiley:

    Here's to more success next month.
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    April 1, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 2, None, Resting today, sore back
    April 3, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 4, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 5, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 6, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 7, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 8, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 9, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 10, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 11, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 12, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 13, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 14, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 15, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 16, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 17, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 18, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 19, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 20, None today, Planned Rest Day
    April 21, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 22, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 23, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 24, None, Planned Rest Day
    April 25, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)
    April 26, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min) Goal!
    April 27, Nada today.. Planned Rest Day
    April 28, 2 x 4 min mixed planks, 1 x 2 min mixed plank (10 min)

    Total for the month 190 minutes, 0 left to goal (+10)
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    I'm in again. Still need to total up for last month, but I'll post as soon as I've done that. Although I'm pretty certain I didn't get to 60 minutes. So that'll stay my goal for the month.

    April
    01.04 0 minutes
    02.04 0 minutes

    Total: 0 minutes
    Goal: 60 minutes
    Left: 60 minutes

    I'm afraid that's what April stayed at for me. My back acted up again and beyond walking there wasn't much exercise for me to do. Thankfully I nipped those problems in the bud (immediately went to the doc and got the referral for physiotherapy) so I can slowly start working out again. :smiley:

    Here's to more success next month.

    No worries, just keep coming back and giving it a shot. Eventually you'll get it done. This challenge has made my core a brick house over the last few months which keeps my back from causing me problems. So it's a worthy effort when you can do it.
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Spliner1969 wrote: »
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    I'm in again. Still need to total up for last month, but I'll post as soon as I've done that. Although I'm pretty certain I didn't get to 60 minutes. So that'll stay my goal for the month.

    April
    01.04 0 minutes
    02.04 0 minutes

    Total: 0 minutes
    Goal: 60 minutes
    Left: 60 minutes

    I'm afraid that's what April stayed at for me. My back acted up again and beyond walking there wasn't much exercise for me to do. Thankfully I nipped those problems in the bud (immediately went to the doc and got the referral for physiotherapy) so I can slowly start working out again. :smiley:

    Here's to more success next month.

    No worries, just keep coming back and giving it a shot. Eventually you'll get it done. This challenge has made my core a brick house over the last few months which keeps my back from causing me problems. So it's a worthy effort when you can do it.

    Indeed :smile:

    Sadly my desk job coupled with a hyper-mobile spine aren't helping and sometimes the problems just flare up. Physiotherapy was a life changer for me since I now know that most core exercises (think crunch and back extensions) are about the worst thing I can do and were just aggravating the problem. So planks it is. I plank when I can (and oddly enough, I actually like it :smile: )
  • prdrivas
    prdrivas Posts: 47 Member
    Goal: 90 minutes

    4/4 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/7 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/11 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/14 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/18 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/21 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)
    4/27 - 3x3 min Bowflex routine (9 total)

    Total for the month: 63 min (27 to go) (At least I got 60 minutes. Probably not 90 this month though).
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    Indeed :smile:

    Sadly my desk job coupled with a hyper-mobile spine aren't helping and sometimes the problems just flare up. Physiotherapy was a life changer for me since I now know that most core exercises (think crunch and back extensions) are about the worst thing I can do and were just aggravating the problem. So planks it is. I plank when I can (and oddly enough, I actually like it :smile: )

    For me it's the opposite really, the back extensions, stretches arching the back backwards to compress discs back where they should be, and crunches, helped me in the long run. They were uncomfortable at first but got easier. For a while I tried sit ups and that was a mistake so I went back to crunches. I was doing something like 200 sit ups a day with a 15lb weight on my chest. Managed to screw up my back, so had to give that up. Now I just do 2 sets of 25 crunches, then 2 sets of 25 side crunches on each side before I do my planks. I do yoga for my neck and lower back (mostly stretches, press-ups/etc.) before and after my workout.

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