Had no idea you could feel so knackered at home with your clothes on!

[Mike_Bravo]

So this afternoon I thought I'd give these strength 💪 class-things a go.

Here's what I did:

15 squats

30 secs plank

30 secs side plank

30 secs other-side plank

15 squat thrusts

20 plank walks (first 10 right arm down first, latter 10 left arm down first)

x 3

I've not felt this, um, well, impacted I suppose, since I did Zumba Strong classes.

If this hasn't done anything for me then I'll be amazed. I guess it would be like when you sometimes wake up with the feeling of a hangover when you know last night you drank 0% alcohol - isn't that annoying!

I'll definitely be doing this again, though it brings a different meaning to 'rest' days - I definitely don't feel rested right now 😄

UPDATE: You can thank Limberlou for the picture

[UnfitNoMore]

I’ve tried to get a hangover on many occasions and failed... maybe one day I’ll know that feeling 🤣

That’s some great core work, and strengthening of legs and arms/shoulders to boot. I just noticed something reading that... I do all my side planks the same way! I’d best change that.

I can plank for over 3 minutes now... but Nike Training Club has a 5 minute core finisher... which really is a finisher for me.

I’m sure it’s done plenty of good... very well done surviving!

[Mike_Bravo in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Trust me UnfitNoMore, don't try to get a hangover 🤣 I don't think anyone gets them intentionally, maybe negligently or recklessly, but trying to get one? I don't think so.

That's an impressive plank time! I think my body would be shaking quite violently if I tried that, I shall have to see after my run tomorrow or on Thursday. I'll let you know how I do.

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Mike_Bravo]

I have tried 😂😂😂

Planking is just like running and slow progression is the way to go. I’ve hit a bit of an impasse at 3 minutes, but I’m not sure if that’s just boredom to be honest.

[Mike_Bravo in reply to UnfitNoMore]

😄 I think I'd definitely need to have a movie or something playing on my phone to do more than a few minutes, even music couldn't keep me planking for that long

[Realfoodieclub]

Sounds like a good workout. I hope you don’t feel it too much tomorrow. It will definitely help build you up and make you stronger. 💪.

[Mike_Bravo in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks RFC, mixing this with speed and tempo runs will have me doing 15 minute 5ks any day huh! 🤣

[Mike_Bravo in reply to Realfoodieclub]

I'll let everyone know if it worsens things when I post tomorrow about my 2nd 5-10k plan, C25K-style 😉

[skysue16]

Fantastic work! Well done. A question - how do you do a plank walk?

[Mike_Bravo in reply to skysue16]

Thank you Sue 😊 you do plank walks by going from a high plank to a normal/low plank by moving one arm at a time. Here's a quick video on youtube to illustrate what I mean:

youtube.com/watch?v=YlbcX8j...(Not working as expected?) (skip ahead to 30 seconds to go straight to the demo)

[skysue16 in reply to Mike_Bravo]

Oh that is great! I didn't even know that I am doing 'low planks' I am going to give this a go - could be interesting !!

[Mike_Bravo in reply to skysue16]

Give it a go Sue, and let me know how you find it. I feel I should warn you I found it the most physically demanding part of the whole set, though maybe it's because they were the last things I was doing 🤣

[Elisabeth3]

Walk plank is more difficult because the weight is on one arm. I find it really challenging.

What is a squat thrust?

If you repeat this set three times and you only feel hangover, you are doing great, as many would feel k.o. 😀

[Mike_Bravo in reply to Elisabeth3]

😄

Squat thrusts are when you go from standing, and then... Oh never mind I'll find a YT video to show you 😅

youtube.com/watch?v=HTJDIGm...(Not working as expected?)

[Elisabeth3]

I see. Thanks for the video. It is not far from the burpee.