60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - April 2020

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  • jeffrey_ad
    jeffrey_ad Posts: 789 Member
    Welcome @QueenOfVines !
  • jeffrey_ad
    jeffrey_ad Posts: 789 Member
    Goal 100
    Apr 1 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 2 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 3 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 4 rest day
    Apr 5 rest day
    Apr 6 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 7 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 8 rest day
    Apr 9 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 10 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 11 rest day
    Apr 12 rest day
    Apr 13 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 14 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Total 45
    Remaining 55
  • lesdarts180
    lesdarts180 Posts: 3,120 Member
    Goal 100 minutes.

    01/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    02/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    03/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    04/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    05/04 rest day
    06/04 5 mins mixed planks
    07/04 5 mins mixed planks
    08/04 5 mins mixed planks
    09/03 5 mins mixed planks
    10/03 5 mins mixed planks
    11/03 5 mins mixed planks
    12/03 rest day
    13/03 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    14/03 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks

    Total 58 mins 40 secs
    Remaining 41 mins 20 secs

    I'm doing so well at increasing my times I shall adjust my goal to 120 minutes.
  • Queen_of_Lean
    Queen_of_Lean Posts: 362 Member
    April goal: 60 min. planks (single session, forearm plank)

    April 1: 2 min.
    April 2: 2:15 min.
    April 3: 2:15 min.
    April 4: 2:20 min.
    April 5: rest day
    April 6: 2:30 min.
    April 7: 2:30 min.
    April 8: unplanned rest day
    April 9: 2:35 min.
    April 10: 2:35 min.
    April 11: 2:35 min.
    April 12: 2:45 min.
    April 13: 2:45 min.
    April 14: 2:45 min

    Total: 29:50 min.
    Remaining: 30:10 min.
  • dewit
    dewit Posts: 1,468 Member
    Goal: 100mins
    4/1: 4:00, free style 😄
    4/2: 4:00 (4 × 1:00 during GBC, Day1)
    4/3: 1:30 + 3:30 (later a f t e r tabata 🤦‍♀️)
    4/4: 4:30
    4/5: no time! (but 4 x 12 knee pushups)
    4/6: 1:30 + 3:30
    4/7: 4 x 1:00 pull downs
    4/8: 4:30
    4/9: 3:00 + 4 x 12 knee pushups, so I'll say 4:00
    4/10: 5:00 Soh's older challenge
    4/11: 5:00 (variation of a 7min challenge video)
    4/12: 5:00 Soh's old video
    4/13: 5:00 (Anna R, Popsugars, 10 min Planks&Squats)

    4/14: 4:00 own mix + 4×12 knee pushups

    Total so far: 59:00
    Remaining: 41:00
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    Returning :)
    My GOAL is to get into the plank position each morning for the rest of April.
    April 13 2 seconds
    April 14 12 seconds
    15
    16
    17
    18
    19
    20

  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,178 Member
    Welcome @QueenofVines !

    1 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    2 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    3 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    4 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    5 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    6 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    7 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    8 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    9 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    10 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    11 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    12 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    13 Chloe Hing's 10 minute plank challenge (needed a change) and abs 3 minutes total
    14 Some random plank challenge (didn't like it) and ab video planks 3 minutes total
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,750 Member
    April goal revised: 150 minutes planks (30 minutes bridges)

    April 1: 5(1)
    April 2: 5(1)
    April 3: 5(1)
    April 4: 5(1)
    April 5: 7(1)
    April 6: 5(1)
    April 7: 5(1)
    April 8: 6(1)
    April 9: 5(1)
    April 10: 6(1)
    April 11: 8(1)
    April 12: 5(1)
    April 13: 5(1)
    April 14: 5(1)

    Total: 77(14)
    Remaining: 73(16)
  • Queen_of_Lean
    Queen_of_Lean Posts: 362 Member
    April goal: 60 min. planks (single session, forearm plank)

    April 1: 2 min.
    April 2: 2:15 min.
    April 3: 2:15 min.
    April 4: 2:20 min.
    April 5: rest day
    April 6: 2:30 min.
    April 7: 2:30 min.
    April 8: unplanned rest day
    April 9: 2:35 min.
    April 10: 2:35 min.
    April 11: 2:35 min.
    April 12: 2:45 min.
    April 13: 2:45 min.
    April 14: 2:45 min.
    April 15: 2:50 min. forearm + 1 min. straight arm planks

    Total: 33:40 min.
    Remaining: 26:20 min.

    I'm achieved more than half of the target, so I'm glad. 😊
  • jeffrey_ad
    jeffrey_ad Posts: 789 Member
    Goal 100
    Apr 1 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 2 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 3 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 4 rest day
    Apr 5 rest day
    Apr 6 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 7 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 8 rest day
    Apr 9 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 10 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 11 rest day
    Apr 12 rest day
    Apr 13 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 14 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 15 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Total 50
    Remaining 50
    Halfway
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,178 Member
    1 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    2 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    3 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    4 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    5 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    6 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    7 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    8 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    9 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    10 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    11 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    12 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    13 Chloe Hing's 10 minute plank challenge (needed a change) and abs 3 minutes total
    14 Some random plank challenge (didn't like it) and ab video planks 3 minutes total
    15 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, Sidney Cummings abs with about 3 minutes (hard) planks

    I'm not sure what my goals are right now aside of getting stronger, I'll continue doing plank challenges and abs with planks but am feeling kind of restless, don't know if I need to switch it up or what.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    Returning :)
    My GOAL is to get into the plank position each morning for the rest of April.
    April 13 2 seconds
    April 14 12 seconds
    April 15. 30 seconds (timed)
    16
    17
    18
    19
    20
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,750 Member
    April goal revised: 150 minutes planks (30 minutes bridges)

    April 1: 5(1)
    April 2: 5(1)
    April 3: 5(1)
    April 4: 5(1)
    April 5: 7(1)
    April 6: 5(1)
    April 7: 5(1)
    April 8: 6(1)
    April 9: 5(1)
    April 10: 6(1)
    April 11: 8(1)
    April 12: 5(1)
    April 13: 5(1)
    April 14: 5(1)
    April 15: 5(1)

    Total: 82(15)
    Remaining: 68(15)

    @Katmary71 you are planking a lot more than i would think possible. If you feel not quite satisfied with it, maybe you could add some cardio? Alternatively, your body may be telling you it needs some rest? I have recently read an article in the MFP blog about moderate exercise being the best, as too intense exercise can weaken your immune defences. Xx
  • jeffrey_ad
    jeffrey_ad Posts: 789 Member
    Goal 100
    Apr 1 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 2 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 3 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 4 rest day
    Apr 5 rest day
    Apr 6 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 7 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 8 rest day
    Apr 9 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 10 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 11 rest day
    Apr 12 rest day
    Apr 13 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 14 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 15 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 16 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Total 55
    Remaining 45
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,750 Member
    April goal revised: 150 minutes planks (30 minutes bridges)

    April 1: 5(1)
    April 2: 5(1)
    April 3: 5(1)
    April 4: 5(1)
    April 5: 7(1)
    April 6: 5(1)
    April 7: 5(1)
    April 8: 6(1)
    April 9: 5(1)
    April 10: 6(1)
    April 11: 8(1)
    April 12: 5(1)
    April 13: 5(1)
    April 14: 5(1)
    April 15: 5(1)
    April 16: 10(1)

    Total: 92(16)
    Remaining: 58(14)
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    Returning :)
    My GOAL is to get into the plank position each morning for the rest of April.
    April 13 2 seconds
    April 14 12 seconds
    April 15. 30 seconds (timed from now on)
    16. 1 minute, 3 seconds !!
    17
    18
    19
    20
  • Finishiitnow
    Finishiitnow Posts: 896 Member
    I will give it the try...
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,178 Member
    @lazycat2018 Thank you for your response. My routine is definitely different from before at the moment. I've been doing 5 minutes of varied planks then a 10 minute ab routine plus a short back yoga routine daily, I've had multiple back surgeries and consider them basics in strengthening my core for mobility though I'm not sure I need to do them every day. I do cardio and strength training upper/lower every other day too, lately probably too much cardio because of being stuck at home (too many cool YouTube videos to try). I also don't feel like I'm getting as good of a workout as I did at the gym (both cardio and weights as I don't have heavy weights, I'm holding two dumbbells in each hand) so I've added in more time. I'm awful about taking days off, but do vary the intensity of my workouts. I definitely need to evaluate the amount of time I'm spending on certain things and streamline routines for better results. Today my internet crashed and I picked the best from routines, eventually I need to do that with everything. With planking and abs I was feeling bored with doing the same routine but it came in handy knowing it all today when I couldn't get on the computer.


    1 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    2 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    3 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    4 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    5 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    6 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    7 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    8 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    9 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    10 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    11 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    12 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    13 Chloe Hing's 10 minute plank challenge (needed a change) and abs 3 minutes total
    14 Some random plank challenge (didn't like it) and ab video planks 3 minutes total
    15 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, Sidney Cummings abs with about 3 minutes (hard) planks
    16 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, ab video planks 3 minutes total
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,750 Member
    @Katmary71, with the history of multiple surgeries you could be doing too much. Fitness is good, but you don't need to break your back, both figuratively and literally. It might be a good idea to consult a doctor, on the phone or online under the circumstances. Take care x
  • lesdarts180
    lesdarts180 Posts: 3,120 Member
    Goal 120 minutes.

    01/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    02/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    03/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    04/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    05/04 rest day
    06/04 5 mins mixed planks
    07/04 5 mins mixed planks
    08/04 5 mins mixed planks
    09/04 5 mins mixed planks
    10/04 5 mins mixed planks
    11/04 5 mins mixed planks
    12/04 rest day
    13/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    14/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    15/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    16/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks

    Total 69 mins 20 secs
    Remaining 50 mins 40 secs.

    I'm taking fewer rest days now, because I'm not going anywhere.
  • lesdarts180
    lesdarts180 Posts: 3,120 Member
    Katmary71 wrote: »

    I'm not sure what my goals are right now aside of getting stronger, I'll continue doing plank challenges and abs with planks but am feeling kind of restless, don't know if I need to switch it up or what.

    Katmary, I can sympathise with you. I'm doing a lot more exercise than usual - out for a bike ride every day, loads of cardio routines (YouTube) and walking round my garden. I suppose it's the effect of being cooped up indoors without the option. I'm retired so I wouldn't normally be going to work but I would be out shopping, visiting friends, going out for the day ......
    This situation is posing mental health challenges, be kind to yourself. It will pass.
  • QueenOfVines
    QueenOfVines Posts: 50 Member
    I started late this challenge but here is what i have done :
    4/14 4/16 4/17
    45sec 60sec 65 sec
  • jeffrey_ad
    jeffrey_ad Posts: 789 Member
    Goal 100
    Apr 1 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 2 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 3 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 4 rest day
    Apr 5 rest day
    Apr 6 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 7 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 8 rest day
    Apr 9 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 10 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 11 rest day
    Apr 12 rest day
    Apr 13 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 14 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 15 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 16 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Apr 17 5:00 (2x5x30s)
    Total 60
    Remaining 40
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    Returning :)
    My GOAL is to get into the plank position each morning for the rest of April.
    April 13 2 seconds
    April 14 12 seconds
    April 15. 30 seconds (timed from now on)
    16. 1 minute, 3 seconds !!
    17. 34 seconds
    18
    19
    20
  • lazycat2018
    lazycat2018 Posts: 1,750 Member
    April goal revised: 150 minutes planks (30 minutes bridges)

    April 1: 5(1)
    April 2: 5(1)
    April 3: 5(1)
    April 4: 5(1)
    April 5: 7(1)
    April 6: 5(1)
    April 7: 5(1)
    April 8: 6(1)
    April 9: 5(1)
    April 10: 6(1)
    April 11: 8(1)
    April 12: 5(1)
    April 13: 5(1)
    April 14: 5(1)
    April 15: 5(1)
    April 16: 10(1)
    April 17: 6(1)

    Total: 98(17)
    Remaining: 52(13)
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,178 Member
    1 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    2 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    3 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    4 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    5 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    6 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    7 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    8 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    9 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    10 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    11 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    12 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    13 Chloe Hing's 10 minute plank challenge (needed a change) and abs 3 minutes total
    14 Some random plank challenge (didn't like it) and ab video planks 3 minutes total
    15 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, Sidney Cummings abs with about 3 minutes (hard) planks
    16 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, ab video planks 3 minutes total
    17 Sidney Cummings abs for mini-resistant bands, had a few planks, about 2 minutes. Decided to skip plank challenge

    Thank you everyone for your concern. My last back surgeries were 12 years ago, I've been through physical therapy a few times since. I started working out daily last year on my recumbent bike. Started weights and the elliptical at the gym last May three days a week, then stair treadmill and weights in January with bike on opposite days. I added in stuff like planks, push ups, etc in January along with a short yoga routine that encompasses my back stretches and exercises from physical therapy. I can't do a lot of weight stuff for my core because of my nerve damage so planks and other stomach exercises I do for strength and mobility as it's made a big difference in how well I can move. I stopped doing just plain planks and side planks when Dewit posted about the 5 minute plank challenge. Lately I've been doing a combo of YouTube videos, it's not my normal routine and I don't feel I'm getting as good of a workout so I'm doing more than I usually do (plus having fun doing dances and challenges).

  • Queen_of_Lean
    Queen_of_Lean Posts: 362 Member
    April goal: 60 min. planks (single session, forearm plank)

    April 1: 2 min.
    April 2: 2:15 min.
    April 3: 2:15 min.
    April 4: 2:20 min.
    April 5: rest day
    April 6: 2:30 min.
    April 7: 2:30 min.
    April 8: unplanned rest day
    April 9: 2:35 min.
    April 10: 2:35 min.
    April 11: 2:35 min.
    April 12: 2:45 min.
    April 13: 2:45 min.
    April 14: 2:45 min.
    April 15: 2:50 min. forearm + 1 min. straight arm planks
    April 16: rest day
    April 17: rest day

    Total: 33:40 min.
    Remaining: 26:20 min.

    I plan a workout session today, so I hope to have some minutes to add later in the afternoon.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    ]Returning :)
    My GOAL is to get into the plank position each morning for the rest of April.
    April 13 2 seconds
    April 14 12 seconds
    April 15. 30 seconds (timed from now on)
    16. 1 minute, 3 seconds !!
    17. 34 seconds
    18. 36:30 sec
    19

    20
    21
    22
    23


  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,178 Member
    1 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    2 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    3 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    4 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    5 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total.
    6 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    7 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    8 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    9 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    10 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    11 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    12 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, abs 3 minutes planks total
    13 Chloe Hing's 10 minute plank challenge (needed a change) and abs 3 minutes total
    14 Some random plank challenge (didn't like it) and ab video planks 3 minutes total
    15 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, Sidney Cummings abs with about 3 minutes (hard) planks
    16 Joanna Soh's 5 minute plank challenge, ab video planks 3 minutes total
    17 Sidney Cummings abs for mini-resistant bands, had a few planks, about 2 minutes. Decided to skip plank challenge
    18 I did all new videos today as I wanted to mix things up. Did about 2 minutes total of planks in Sidney Cummings HIIT upper body and abs
  • lesdarts180
    lesdarts180 Posts: 3,120 Member
    Goal (revised) 120 minutes.

    01/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    02/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    03/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    04/04 4 mins 30 secs mixed planks
    05/04 rest day
    06/04 5 mins mixed planks
    07/04 5 mins mixed planks
    08/04 5 mins mixed planks
    09/04 5 mins mixed planks
    10/04 5 mins mixed planks
    11/04 5 mins mixed planks
    12/04 rest day
    13/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    14/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    15/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    16/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    17/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    18/04 5 mins 20 secs mixed planks
    19/04 rest day

    Total 80 mins
    Remaining 40 mins
    Today is a rest day
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