Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 17

Today we're going to add some time and movement to our normally static poses. Plank to Side Cross Start in a high plank position Keep your spine straight, press your feet and thighs together - Hold for 15 seconds From this position you are going to turn onto your right side into a side cross …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 16

Yesterday's plank was a tough one, no joke!  Today we're going to take it down a notch.  Please be sure to use great form on this one. Alternating Reach and Rear Leg Lift Plank Start in a high or low plank. Press your feet, knees, and thighs together. Draw your shoulders down away from your …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 15

Happy Monday!         You've got 2 weeks of consistent planking under your belt so don't be afraid to push yourself! Side Plank Star Lay down on your side with your left forearm on the ground, your elbow should be directly under your shoulder, legs stacked on top of each other. Keeping your …

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Save the Date: 13th Annual Turkey Trot

SAVE THE DATE 13th Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning Thursday, November 27th, 2014 7:30am Start time Rush Creek Open Space Reserve Bring your family and friends for a leisurely 4 mile run, walk or stroll.   No starting line, no timing chips, no tee shirts or medals – just a chance to make some room for …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 14

Nothing fancy today. Settle in for a relaxing plank. The Plank Get into a high (on your hands) or low (on your forearms) plank position. Keep your spine straight; this means keeping your hips lifted, abs engaged all while keeping your tush down. Hold for 1 minute. Rest and then repeat for 30 seconds. Now …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 13

Reverse; noun Def: complete change of direction or action. This is our week to try new things!  Today we'll enjoy the Reverse Plank Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you and your hands on the ground behind you, fingers pointing towards your tush. Brace yourself with your hands as you …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 12

TGIF! Introducing - The Standing to Plank to Crab to Standing Plank Variation Start in a standing position. Bend over at the waist and walk your arms out in front to get into a high plank (hands under shoulders, legs extended, feet hip-width apart, back straight, abs engaged). Lift your right foot off the ground, …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 11

Today we’re going to channel our inner Superhero. Are your Spidey-Senses tingling yet? Spiderman Climbers Start in a high plank (hands under shoulders, legs extended, feet hip-width apart, back straight, abs engaged). Lift your right foot off the ground, and bring your knee to the outside of your right elbow, squeezing your right obliques.   …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 10

Today is a static pose, meaning, once you get in position you need to lock yourself in, breathe, and hold on for the ride! Side Cross Lay down on your left ide with your left forearm on the ground, your elbow should be directly under your shoulder, legs stacked on top of each other. Keeping …

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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 9

Something  new for you today! Introducing the Horizontal Plank Start in a high plank (hands under shoulders, legs extended, feet hip-width apart, back straight, abs engaged). Keeping hips and core still, slowly lift your left arm straight out to side - aiming to get it to shoulder height, lower arm to start and repeat 10 …

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