Core Challenge Workout – Day 24

TGIF!    How are you?  Feeling strong, confident and in control of your core?  I thought so! Here’s your Core Challenge Workout for today: Walking Plank – 10 repetitions each direction (10 to the left then 10 to the right) Alternating Reach Plank – 45 seconds Narrow to Wide Plank – 45 seconds Repeat this sequence …

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Core Challenge Workout – Day 18

Good morning Challengers! Here is your Core Challenge Workout for today: Plank Jacks - 30 seconds Knee to Chest to Elbow Plank - 45 seconds Bicycle Crunches - 45 seconds Repeat this sequence three times through. How to do the Exercises Plank Jacks From the high plank position (meaning on your hands) hop your feet …

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Core Challenge Workout – Day 17

Rested and raring to go?  Good to hear!  Today we are repeating a workout from earlier this month but we are cranking up the reps as well as the time. Here's your Core Challenge Workout for today: Plank – 45 to 60 seconds Side Cross – 25 seconds each side Do this sequence three times …

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Core Challenge Workout – Day 14

It’s official!  You are awesome! Today I'm going to introduce varying levels for most of the exercises.  Here's a primer on what the levels mean. Level 2 - my benchmark level. Level 1 - for those needing a lighter intensity or a less challenging option Level 3 - for those who prefer a higher challenge …

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Core Challenge Workout – Day 1

Welcome and congratulations for taking up our January Challenge! Today we have timed exercises so grab your iPhone or a watch or get close to the clock at the gym. Here’s your Core Challenge Workout for today: Plank Bicycle Crunch Reverse Crunch Perform each exercise for 40 seconds with a 20 second rest in between.  …

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Favorite New Move of the Week

I have to credit last month's Runners World for this killer core move! Begin facedown on the floor, propped up on your forearms, with knees and feet together. With your elbows under your shoulders, lift your torso, legs, and hips in a straight line from head to heels. Hold for 10 seconds. Raise your right …

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