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the dreaded PLANK challenge is finally here :)

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So, here it is people :) a little challenge from me...1 exercise, 30 days, calendar attached :) not going crazy and only going to 120 by the end of it (hopefully :D )

a bit about plank:

The plank strengthens the abdominals, back, and shoulders. Muscles involved in the front plank include:

Primary muscles: erector spinae, rectus abdominis (abs), and transverse abdominal.

Secondary muscles (synergists/segmental stabilizers): trapezius (traps), rhomboids, rotator cuff, the anterior, medial, and posterior deltoid muscles (delts), pectorals (pecs), serratus anterior, gluteus maximus (glutes), quadriceps (quads), and gastrocnemius.

Muscles involved in the side plank include:

Primary: transversus abdominis muscle, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles (abductors), the adductor muscles of the hip, and the external, and internal oblique.

Secondary: gluteus maximus (glutes), quadriceps (quads), and hamstrings

(this information is taken from Wikipedia)

I also found a useful video about plank taken from youtube:

youtube.com/watch?v=ASdvN_X...

please watch the video, as I am not there to see if you are doing it right and I don't want anyone to hurt themselves *love*

No cheating :) make sure to report your second, stick to the seconds, if it will be too difficult, stick to seconds you are comfortable doing and following day try to put few extra ;)

So, I hope this post finds everyone well and let the challenge begin! get your friends/family/work colleagues involved...the more the merrier!

love bubblygoskinny

p.s. I do mine around 1pm ;)

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IndigoBlue61

Thank you for hosting this bubblygoskinny 😊. Good luck everyone!!

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bubblygoskinny

so, I just did my 30 seconds (I am on day 4) and I must say, it was a mission lol....but I did it...very shakie last 10 seconds lol...anyone joined me yet? :D

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PandQsMaintainer3st 7lbs in reply to bubblygoskinny

Only saw this yesterday. I’ve promised myself a 2 minute plank by Christmas 🎄 Did my first one this morning (a pyjama plank) and as someone who hates exercise Ithought, yes,I could spare a couple of minutes every morning before breakfast! Thankyou :))

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Salcheq1kg

I'm in! Thanks for hosting. Will you post every day?

15 secs done on day 1. 120 secs seems like a distant dream!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Salcheq

it sure does, doesn't it! but if you do each day it should help....well...I made it once as far as 80 secs....so hopefully will make it to 120!

and in regards to posting, I will be using the same post and replying to it each day :)

and thank you for joining me :D xx

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Jints1

Hi bgs. Count me in 😃 . I did mine in yoga class this morn tho dont know how long as it wasn't timed. But im a newbie to yoga and pretty rubbish so probably near the lower end. But if it gets me on the floor daily it's gotta be good xx

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Jints1

Lol I love your optimism!! Well done!!!

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cheritorrox

Managed 30 secs - just - of the second version on video (forearms still on floor rest raised). Haven't seen the others before.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

30 seconds is what I did yesterday, nearly killed me!! :)) I have a break today and back to 30 secs tomorrow!! I do a simple straight legs and on my elbows one xx well done for your 30 secs xx

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coop11nh10 kg

Hi, thanks for posting this nice challenge. I am also in with 30 secs.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

30 secs is good!! I am scared to get to 1 minute but I believe in us! Xx keep it up, you are doing great!xx

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sunny369Restart Dec 2023

Hi bubblygoskinny, thanks for posting this challenge :)

I would like to join in. Last time I did a plank challenge I fell by the wayside so I will try to get further this time :)

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bubblygoskinny in reply to sunny369

I’d love for you to join us!!xxx I will make sure to keep up an eye to be here every step on your progress and cheer you up xxx

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Hothand

Hi bubblygoskinny I’m going to have a go at the challenge will start tomorrow as signed in late today. Going to take it slow at start with 15sec as suffer with back problems but a strong core is good.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Hothand

Hi Hothand! Just be careful not to hurt your back and only do what

You can :) and I will be here to cheer you all the way :) xx

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Hothand

It’s tomorrow now!! Can’t wait to hear how you got on xxx

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cheritorrox

PS forgot to say you've done a brilliant job in putting the challenge post together!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

Thank you cheritorrox 🤗😚❤️

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G1nny

I started today, day 1 15 sec, after day 4 think it will get hard but want to keep up.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to G1nny

You can do it!! If I can and I have so much weight pulling me down and making it hard but I believe in us xx well done!!

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Jints1

I managed 16secs 😠 puppy bouncing on me and trying to lick me to death didn't help. O/h timed me and I'm sure he was counting on the slow side 😀 but I will try for 20secs tomorrow. Lol xx

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Jints1

Well done you!!! Bouncy puppy makes it even more of a challange 😬💪🏻😂 keep it up xxx

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Hothand

Hi Bgs, well tried to do some Pilates stretches and strength building excerise and did the plank only managed 15 secs but feel motivated to carry on. Thanks for the support X Great challenge

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Hothand

15 seconds is what I started too! Well done, can’t wait till your tomorrows result xxx

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coop11nh10 kg

Hi, 2nd day, did 30sec. again. I know, it's not strictly to the plan, but 30sec is managable.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

Very well done!!! 2 days done, 28 to go...we will be so fit by the end of this 😏😬 xxx

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cheritorrox

Went to gym again today and tried after was nicely warmed up and stretched - 30 secs seemed much easier so I carried on and got to 55 (I should save it but will count it as my second 30). I'm already getting confused on what day it is - are we starting from Day 1 here? i.e it's Day 2 today? I think this might get unmanageable all in one thread - how about new one every 5 days?

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

I will shave a look and see what’s best option! Thank you for your suggestion ! Lots of people joining in at later days, I have a copy o printed out and I follow not to confuse everyone but I will speak to lovely admin and see what say they xxx and well done for your 30 seconds xx

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PandQsMaintainer3st 7lbs in reply to bubblygoskinny

I’m going to print the chart off and cross off each day. P.S. on my first day, I realised I did the 15 seconds holding my breath with concentration- that can’t be a good long term approach!!

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dish70

Now this is something I can join, I used to do plank in my gym days .Will have to start tomoro but will give it a go for a month …!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to dish70

So glad you are joining us ! Feel so lucky to have you all doing this challenge with me!xxx

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024

I'm in! I rather like planks actually. I can definitely do over a minute already, but I'm weird and can't stand not doing things in their proper order, so being the first day for me, today's was only 15 seconds.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Rabbit81

I understand you completely :))) I am like that myself 😬 glad you are joining us xx

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cheritorrox

Day 3 (sunday) 30 secs at home. It's def harder when not warmed up by other stuff first! Recommend everyone at least does a bit of stretching as the seconds get longer!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

You are doing great one more day and then you have a rest day!!’keep it up xxx

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G1nny in reply to cheritorrox

Thanks for the advice I will stretch first

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G1nny

My day 2 got my 20 seconds! 25 sounds difficult. Good luck all.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to G1nny

It’s not a lot harder than 20! You’ll be just fine and keep us updated with your results xxx

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G1nny in reply to bubblygoskinny

I will, I’m in it now!! Thank you

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Misslovely

Ill start tomorrow morning !

I used to be pretty good at the plank so well see how unfit ive let myself get - again! xx

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Misslovely

Looking forward to hear all about your first day tomorrow!xx

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Salcheq1kg

I'm up to day 3, 25 secs was more of a challenge, tomorrow is going to be tough I think!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Salcheq

It will be ok! You can do it :)) xx

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Salcheq1kg in reply to bubblygoskinny

I did 30s but only just!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Salcheq

yeah, its a struggle..but it will be ok!!! just keep trying or doing the same! and then the following day try a couple seconds extra ;) xx I believe in you!

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coop11nh10 kg

This was my day 3, did 30 secs again. Good luck all!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

Well done!! Did my 30 seconds today, made my partner do it and our dog was all over us too😂😂 you doing great!!! Keep it up!xx

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cheritorrox

I think the plank challenge collectively should submit some minutes to the A - Z of sports challenge (can't remember exactly what it's called now we've made it to the moon!). And each second should count for more coz of the effort involved!

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024

Day 2 done. 😁

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G1nny in reply to Rabbit81

You are with me rabbit. On to day 3 tomorrow

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G1nny

Day 3 for me 25 seconds done.

Thanks for hosting this.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to G1nny

Well done G1nny!! x

I just done mine (I am on day 7) 35 seconds lol and it's proven to be very difficult....I didn't think I'd make it!!

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G1nny in reply to bubblygoskinny

That sounds very hard. Glad you made it

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cheritorrox

Day 4 (Monday 12th) 30 secs twice at pilates! (first one was very wobbly so tried again when we'd finished - again, easier when all warmed up!) xx

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

indeed, I noticed when doing pilates we stay there for like 1 minute and I can do it, but now at work...only 35 secs and already a struggle....

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cheritorrox in reply to bubblygoskinny

Like I say easier (and probably better for you) with at least a couple of stretches!

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coop11nh10 kg

Hi, just did day 4 - 30 sec. Tomorrow is rest day :)

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

yay you!!! well done!!!! day after tomorrow I have a rest day too!! xxx

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G1nny

Day 4 for me and I made 30 seconds.!

Very excited. Good luck everyone.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to G1nny

I am on day 8, just did 40 seconds! its getting harder and harder for me, but I keep on doing it :D

glad I am not doing it by myself!!!

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dish70

Well say 3 and 21 secs and 21 squatts

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bubblygoskinny in reply to dish70

well done!!

I have my kettlercise class today....there will be all sorts of squats there...I am dreading It :D

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024

Totally forgot to post yesterday, but Days 3 and 4 are now done! 😊

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bubblygoskinny

Hiya my darling... how are we getting on today? just done my 45 seconds....was a struggle, but noticed that first 20 seconds are so easy, when before I was struggling from 1st sec!! :D

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coop11nh10 kg

Hi BGS, sixth day, I did 35 secs and that was a bit harder than the 30 secs. What a surprise :)

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

Well done!!!! Keep on it! I still don’t believe I can do 2 minutes at the end of this, but we shall see!!xx

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cheritorrox

Days 5 & 6 (tue & wed) - 30 & 35 secs (didn't do rest day as was at gym anyway)

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

well done :) let me know how you get on with 40 secs xxx

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Salcheq1kg

Day 6 done. Not sure if I'll manage day 7, but I'll give it a go tomorrow!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Salcheq

you'll be fine!! I believe in you :) xx

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coop11nh10 kg

Hi, day 7: 35 secs done.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

its only going to get more interesting and challenging from here!!! looking forward to your further results!!! you are doing great!!!! xxx

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lucigret

So day 1 - 15 seconds completed.

What have I let myself in for 😱

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bubblygoskinny in reply to lucigret

lots of fun!!! you let yourself into lots of fun :D and planking :D xx well done for you first 15 seconds!!

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lucigret in reply to bubblygoskinny

Fun!!! Lol 😂

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cheritorrox

Day 7 (Thurs 15th) Cocked it up a bit today - decided to do plank in pilates class when they were doing something else & managed 35 ... then it came to pass not long after that we ALL had to do it for what seemed like a minute - er, I collapsed after losing count at about 30!!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

that means you already done over a minute and it doesn't matter if it was in 2 different sets!!! well done!! keep going!!xxx

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024

Days 5 (rest) and 6 (30 sec) done!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Rabbit81

Excellent work!!!! :) xxxx

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coop11nh10 kg

Day 8: 40 secs done. It get's harder...

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Salcheq1kg in reply to coop11nh

Well done, bring on 45 secs tomorrow!!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Salcheq

I am on 45 secs today...I am dreading tomorrow!!! lol well done for your 40 secs!!!!xxxx

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Salcheq1kg

Day 8 done - actually found it a tiny bit easier than yesterday much to my surprise.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Salcheq

that's what I thought, first 20 secs now are very easy!!! xxx well done you :) xxx

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lucigret

So Day 2 done and I have to admit to finding it quite hard. I am attempting to do it on forearms and toes, but feel I may need to revert to knees on the ground. I shall see how I go. I used to be able to plank for a minute in pilates around 3 years ago, but not sure that is going to happen very easily now!

Hey ho - lets see what tomorrow brings :)

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bubblygoskinny in reply to lucigret

you will be fine!! find the right one for your, and it doesn't really matter which one your are doing as all planks have their on pluses!!! keep on it, you are doing great!!! and its great to see you joining us xxx

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G1nny

I’m on day 7 and made the 35 seconds

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bubblygoskinny in reply to G1nny

Well done!!!! Can’t wait for you to do 1! 😬😬😬❤️

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cheritorrox

Day 8 (friday) done! (twice if we're counting the seconds up!)

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

Well done keep it up!!! :)))

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dish70

On day 6 and did 32 secs and 30 squatts so far so good

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bubblygoskinny in reply to dish70

You are so good to do squats as well!! Xx

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning! Day 9, I did 45 secs, tomorrow I have a rest day. One third of the 30 day challenge is done.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

Love a good rest day hehe ;) you are doing great!!!cx

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024

Days 7 (35 sec), and 8 (40 sec) done! 😊

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Rabbit81

Very good!!! How are you finding it?xx

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024 in reply to bubblygoskinny

It's fine still. I'm a little out of practice, but 40 sec is still no problem. 😊

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Misslovely

Well i started Monday and hit 40 seconds each day except today where i got just over a minute ! I do it in front of a mirror to make sure im Not cheating by lifting my bottom up too haha bloody hard once i get the ahakes though

Phew ! 😂

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Misslovely

Oh my god!! Well done!!! I still have to do mine today and I am dreading it !!!

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G1nny

Day 8 40 seconds and I made it. Good luck all fellow plankers.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to G1nny

“Fellow plankers “ lol I love it!!! Well done!!!xx

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Misslovely in reply to G1nny

😂😂😂😂😂 fellow plankers !

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lucigret

Day3 - 25 seconds complete 😊

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bubblygoskinny in reply to lucigret

Very good my dear!!! Keep it up xxx

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cheritorrox

Day 9 managed 55 (so 10 in credit!) but getting to 2 min seems totally unattainable! still, lots of practice to come before that which is the point I spose! .)

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

Well done!!! So proud of you!!!!xx

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lucigret

Day 4 completed - 31 seconds on the stop watch.

For everybody that takes part in the Time to Get Moving Challenge, don't forget to add up your seconds over the week, every minute counts :)

Have a great day everybody :)

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cheritorrox in reply to lucigret

If @bubblygoskinny has a record of everyone might be easier if she posts the total!

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Luberon2018

Hi, have just read your plank plan and most of the replies you've received. What a good plan! - at my age, 75, can think of all sorts of reasons not to do it, bad knees etc, but am determined to have a go! Will look at the video first.

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Helein2023 May

120 seconds is far more realistic; I attempted a challenge a couple of years back and by day 30 you we’re meant to be able to plank for 5 minutes. I never got there. I am going to give this a go! .

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G1nny

Just did Day 9 45 seconds was difficult.

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lucigret in reply to G1nny

Well done :)

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024

Day 9 (45 sec) done! Tomorrow's a rest. 😊

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lucigret in reply to Rabbit81

Well done, enjoy your rest day :)

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Salcheq1kg

Day 11 done, another 45 secs, very challenging. But starting to believe that a minute might be possible. Can't imagine 2mins!

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lucigret in reply to Salcheq

30 seconds was hard, not sure I am going to make the 45 by the end of the week.

Well done :)

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dish70

Day 8 and 35 secs and 35 squats , starting to feel it a little bit but keeping going .

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lucigret in reply to dish70

Well done dish :)

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lucigret

Today was easy - day 5 rest day 🤣

I did swim 52 lengths today so feeling virtuous :)

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coop11nh10 kg

Hi, day 11: 50 secs done, the last secs were challenging.

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bubblygoskinny

Hiya everybody, sorry been very busy last few days, you all Doing so great! I find it very challenging , supposedly I will be able to do a minute tomorrow 😩🤦🏽‍♀️ sounds unbelievable, anything from 45 seconds is such a struggle for me but I intend to keep it up! I believe in you all to do it with me! I shall be back to my chatty old self tomorrow but for now, keep it up, you all doing great xx

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coop11nh10 kg

Hello bgs, today on day 12 I did again the 50 secs. I am already looking forward to the 1min :)

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Salcheq1kg in reply to coop11nh

Bring on a minute!!

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Salcheq1kg

Ugh, day 12 done. Determined now to get to at least be comfortable doing a minute.

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lucigret in reply to Salcheq

50 seconds is great as far as I'm concerned Salcheq.

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lucigret

So I nearly forgot today. Usually do it first thing in the morning.

Day 6 - 30 seconds. I found it really hard tonight to do this, it was much easier on day 4. Maybe its because its the evening and I'm tired.

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cheritorrox in reply to lucigret

It's definitely easier when warmed up and feeling fresh :)

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cheritorrox

Sunday was rest day which is just as well as I did SFA all day except watch rain! Day 11 Mon 19th went fine at pilates - managed a 55 and a 60. Day 12 today at gym seemed great with a 60 but when I tried another one later I collapsed at 25 - knackered from other stuff I spose!

Are you adding everyone's for the minutes challenge or should everyone do their own? Bet it looks quite impressive to see the total from all the blankers!

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lucigret in reply to cheritorrox

I have only done my own minute for challenge. Not everybody on this challenge belongs to the other challenge.

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning everybody, day 13, 55 secs done.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

You are doing so great!! :) xxx minute tomorrow!!! Eeek!!!

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024 in reply to coop11nh

Yay! Well done!

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Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024

Days 11 (45 sec) and 12 (50 sec) done! 😊

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Rabbit81

Hey Rabbit81, how are you getting on? did you manage to do 1 minute yet? xx

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning everybody! It's day 14 and finally: 1min done! This was really tough.

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Salcheq1kg in reply to coop11nh

Me too and I can't quite believe it!! Looking forward to a rest day and another day at 1min before having to try more.

Well done!

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lucigret

completely forgot to do Day 7

Last night completed Day 8 - 40 seconds - this was hard late last night.

This morning completed Day 9 and managed 50 seconds, bit shaky but felt good :)

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning everybody! Yesterday was a day of rest. Today: day 16. By chance I did 65 secs - 5 more than on schedule. Hope to read a lot of results from you. :)

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning! on day 17: 65 secs, felt a bit shaky but it's done.

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cheritorrox

Didn't do day 13 on wed 21st but did the 55sec plus 60 for day 14 on thursday. Day 15 was rest, day 16 (sat 24th) 60 done (at home and hard!). Trying to work up enthusiasm to go for 65 today - really not in the mood! :)

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Salcheq1kg in reply to cheritorrox

You can do it!

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bubblygoskinny in reply to cheritorrox

sorry been quiet lately, been trying to sort out my pains :) you can do it dear!! and we are here to lighten your mood....xxxx

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Salcheq1kg

Hi bgs, how are you doing? Day 17 unbelievably for me, 65 secs. Every day I think I can do it and I just about hang on!

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lucigret in reply to Salcheq

Well done Salcheq, I should be doing a minute by the end of the week - we shall see.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to Salcheq

of course you can do it :) by now all your muscles start to get used to it now!! keep it up you are doing great!! xx

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lucigret

Day 10 yesterday - rest day.

Day 11 today should be 45 but I did 50 again without the shakes😊

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coop11nh10 kg in reply to lucigret

Well done! I also do sometimes more. :)

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bubblygoskinny in reply to lucigret

sounds like your core is getting stronger!! well done, keep it up xxx

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coop11nh10 kg

Hi bgs, on day 18 I did 75 secs, 5 more than planned.

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bubblygoskinny in reply to coop11nh

you are doing so great! my shoulder is finally feeling better, so I am going to go for 1 minute again, as that's there I stopped as my shoulder decided to give up on me!!! keep it up, hopefully will catch up with your results soon :) xx

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coop11nh10 kg in reply to bubblygoskinny

Thank you bgs! :) If your shoulder is not fully ok then it's maybe better to have some days rest.

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lucigret

Day 12 - got my self a bit confused and have just managed 55 seconds, should have been 50 - never mind, I shall do 55 again tomorrow to consolidate it as I have to admit that extra 5 seconds was haaaard 😰

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bubblygoskinny in reply to lucigret

oh, 5 seconds more and it will be 1 minute!!!! eeek, so excited for you!!!!!

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lucigret in reply to bubblygoskinny

Think I might make sure I am fairly comfortable with the 55 before I push for that 😉

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dish70

Great to see how everyone is doing day 15 for me 38 secs and 38 squatts

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Salcheq1kg in reply to dish70

Ooh, good plan, I should add some squats and lunges. I like doing the plank in the middle of a session of pilates, but don't always have the time.

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning, day 19: 75 secs done. Next days I will probably stay with the 75 secs.

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Salcheq1kg in reply to coop11nh

We're both still on track, amazing!

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Salcheq1kg

Got my day 19 and 20 mixed up, so had a rest day yesterday and did 75 secs today. Hardest yet. I shall go on to day 21 tomorrow and do 75 secs again. First time I've ever felt I might actually get to the 2 mins.

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cheritorrox

Keep forgetting to post -but have been working hard at it! Sunday (25th) Day 17 - 60 (plus another attempt that collapsed after 30..); Day 18 - 2 of 70 at pilates & 1 of 60 at gym; day 19 - 75 for first time ever!; day 20 (Wed 28th) wowee! at various intervals while at gym - 70, an 80 AND A 90! Reckon that deserves a rest day tomorrow.... :)

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Good morning, on day 21: 80 secs done. 9 days to go! :)

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning, day 22: I did again 80 secs.

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Hello, on day 23: 85 secs done. The last seven days will be quite tough - from 85 secs +35 additional secs to 2min! Looking forward to reading about your progress :)

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Salcheq1kg in reply to coop11nh

Brilliant, are you finding it really tough now? I know I am.

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coop11nh10 kg in reply to Salcheq

Yes, it's tough. But otherwise it wouldn't be a challenge. ;) The nice thing about the challenge is that I do now every day some strength training.

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cheritorrox in reply to coop11nh

I've been remiss and relapsed - since last wed (28th)when I go to 90 I've only tried once and struggled to 60. We've got pilates today after no class last Thurs so I'm hoping that will help! I'm going to do a "re-start" at 40 minimum and stick it in the advent challenge thread. Will still post here too in case BGS comes back! :)

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Salcheq1kg

Day 23. Body is quietly screaming. Can't wait for the next rest day! But I can see my abs.

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Good morning! Day 24, 90 secs done.

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Hello, yesterday I had a break. Today, I did 100 secs, 5 more than planned. Only four more days to go :)

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coop11nh10 kg

Hello, today I did again 100 secs, 3 more days to go...

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Salcheq1kg

I've got to try 105 secs today, don't think I'll make it, but I'll try.

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coop11nh10 kg in reply to Salcheq

I keep my fingers crossed :)

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning, today I did 110 secs. It's really a challenge.

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coop11nh10 kg

Good morning everybody, today on day 29 - finally 120 secs done. It was a struggle as I thought the timer of my phone wouldn't work but at last I heard the nice sound that the 2min were reached :)

Salcheq I hope you keep going!

bubblygoskinny Thanks for initiating this challenge!

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Salcheq1kg in reply to coop11nh

Thanks, I admit I'm slipping a bit now, but still going and still trying, I will get there! And I'm going to keep going to Christmas at least.

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Whitton6

Thanks I will start this today. I will be useful to tighten my core while loosing some weight . Cheers !

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cheritorrox in reply to Whitton6

Might be best to post it as an advent challenge for now ... hope we can get in touch with BGS and revive this one early in new year :)

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