[novangel]

I'm doing this as part of my regular exercise routine if anyone wants to join. I saw this going around on FB and figured why not. I started tonight but I was able to hold for 60 seconds. You just have to remember to hold your body straight, not dipping down or up. No cheating.

I just copy/paste from FB:

The 30 Day Plank Challenge. All you have to do is HOLD this position, nothing else! It looks pretty easy, but it isn't!

Day 1 - 20 seconds
Day 2 - 20 seconds
Day 3 - 30 seconds
Day 4 - 30 seconds
Day 5 - 40 seconds
Day 6 - REST
Day 7 - 45 seconds
Day 8 - 45 seconds
Day 9 - 60 seconds
Day 10 - 60 seconds
Day 11 - 60 seconds
Day 12 - 90 seconds
Day 13 - REST
Day 14 - 90 seconds
Day 15 - 90 seconds
Day 16 - 120 seconds
Day 17 - 120 seconds
Day 18 - 150 seconds
Day 19 - REST
Day 20 - 150 seconds
Day 21 - 150 seconds
Day 22 - 180 seconds
Day 23 - 180 seconds
Day 24 - 210 seconds
Day 25 - 210 seconds
Day 26 - REST
Day 27 - 240 seconds
Day 28 - 240 seconds
Day 29 - 270 seconds
Day 30 - PLANK FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE!!


Benefits of Plank Exercise:

*It strengthens your lower back
*It develops your core muscles – which include the abs, back, hips and the butt.
*Helps you to avoid injuries and encourage good posture
*Can be done anywhere
*Develops your abdominals by targeting the rectus abdominis

This is a beginner routine.. everyone starts somewhere!

[toastedsmoke]

I'm struggling getting my exercise done but I can definitely do this! I'm in!

[Chardonnay]

I saw this online and remembered how difficult a time I had with planks, my whole body shaking at about 25 seconds!

But I'm in, I want a strong core. I already did my workout today, but I'll add the plank to my routine tomorrow!

[ANTICAKECHICK]

This is on my agenda for November!
I am currently on day 7 of a 30 day squat/glute bridge challenge and it is no joke. It's the "easy" version but it still had me doing 90 of each yesterday! It takes me a while because I am a stickler for correct and proper form, I can't just knock them out real quickly- not enough of the actual muscle benefit if you just race through them. But, call me a glutton for punishment because I am combining two challenges next month! The challenges are awesome because they are 30 days (choose mild ones, nothing EXTREME), I can do them for my morning work out and then cardio in the evenings and voila! I don't have to guess at what my work out will be that day! And it changes daily in quantity and every month- I just vary the cardio- so my muscles don't adapt.

Awesome!

[Chardonnay]

I saw this one-minute video showing a tip on how to improve your plank, it's worth a look:
Active Plank

[IanG]

I am not doing this but am at three minutes in my boxing class. It gets tough after that. So good luck everyone!

[Nienna86]

Jumping back into exercising after far too long of sitting on my butt. And eating far too many macaroons.

10/13: Day 1 - 20 seconds
Day 2 - 20 seconds
Day 3 - 30 seconds
Day 4 - 30 seconds
Day 5 - 40 seconds
Day 6 - REST
Day 7 - 45 seconds
Day 8 - 45 seconds
Day 9 - 60 seconds
Day 10 - 60 seconds
Day 11 - 60 seconds
Day 12 - 90 seconds
Day 13 - REST
Day 14 - 90 seconds
Day 15 - 90 seconds
Day 16 - 120 seconds
Day 17 - 120 seconds
Day 18 - 150 seconds
Day 19 - REST
Day 20 - 150 seconds
Day 21 - 150 seconds
Day 22 - 180 seconds
Day 23 - 180 seconds
Day 24 - 210 seconds
Day 25 - 210 seconds
Day 26 - REST
Day 27 - 240 seconds
Day 28 - 240 seconds
Day 29 - 270 seconds
Day 30 - PLANK FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE!!

[novangel]

I believe I'm on day 7 but still holding at 60 seconds.

[dietcokehead98]

It's amazing, when you can hold a plank for more than a minute, sit ups are a breeze!

[novangel]

Day 8: 1 minute, 10 seconds.

[novangel]

Day 9: Rest
Day 10: 1 minute, 50 seconds

[novangel]

Originally Posted by novangel

Day 9: Rest
Day 10: 1 minute, 50 seconds

Day 11: I ran but no planks.

Day 12: 70 seconds


Am I all alone on this??