After our AMRAP Thanksgiving circuit I had my boot-camp class do a 3 minute plank. Doing a long plank at the end of a tough workout requires focus. You need to squeeze your abdominals to support your back while you maintain a lift in your hips (but not too much) so that your spine stays …
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Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 25
25 days in and it's time to inch our way to our progress report! Let's go back to a previous plank variation and see how it feels this time around. Inchworm to Dolphin Plank Start in a standing position. Hinge at the waist – try and keep your legs as straight as possible. Walk your …
Plank-A-Day Challenge – Day 21
Today for your plank enjoyment we're going to combine two favorites! Walking Planks to Side Cross Hold Start in a high plank position. Press your feet, knees, and thighs together. Draw your shoulders down away from your ears and engage your shoulder blades so they are slightly pulling toward each other. Lift your belly up …
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 …
Plank-A-Day Challenge: Day 3
Happy Hump Day! When doing today's workout focus on these three key points: 1. "Stand" strong in your arms. 2. Lift your belly button away from the ground towards your spine and then tighten and HOLD it up. 3. Breathe. Ready? Here we go! Plank to Plank Jacks • Start in a high or low …
Core Challenge Workout – Day 29
Happy Day! Thanks for checking in on the 29th day of our Challenge. I am sure you enjoyed your rest day yesterday and are itching for a good workout today. Never one to disappoint, here is your Core Challenge Workout for today: Plank - 5 minutes Just one time. How To Do The Exercise (we'll …
Core Challenge Workout – Day 21
If you have been participating regularly in this month's Core Challenge, I promise that when you wake up on February 1st you’ll wonder what to do with yourself. Fear not! Once the Core Challenge is over I’m going to provide the full month’s worth of workouts including how to do the exercises on my blog. …
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 …
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 …
Core Workout Challenge – Day 12
Another week, another opportunity for greatness!Here is your Core Challenge Workout for today:Reverse Crunch - 25Opposite Elbow to Knee Crunch – 20Plank - 45 secondsPerform this sequence two times through.How To Do the ExercisesReverse CrunchLay on your back with your hands at your side. palms facing downRaise your knees and bend them at a 90 …
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