That is a HUGE number--but you know what I am not feeling bad at all that I am only able to hold a plank for 71 seconds--because that is WAY WAY more than I could do 21 days ago--I struggled with 30 seconds! So see--it is not as good as they say I should be but by all means it is AMAZING to me. Did you know that planks are one of the hardest workouts to do as they work your entire body! And the primary focus is your core--which by the way is my weak spot--that is why I chose to try this out.
As long as I was going to chat a bit about the challenge I thought I should also share a video from Beachbody showing how to do a proper plank--as with all exercises the correct form is very important so you don't hurt yourself.
This is the schedule we are following for the challenge...
DAY 1 – 20 SECONDS
DAY 2 – 20 SECONDS
DAY 3 – 30 SECONDS
DAY 4 – 30 SECONDS
DAY 5 – 40 SECONDS
DAY 6 – REST
DAY 7 – 45 SECONDS
DAY 8 – 45 SECONDS
DAY 9 – 60 SECONDS
DAY 10 – 60 SECONDS
DAY 11 – 60 SECONDS
DAY 12 – 90 SECONDS
DAY 13 – REST
DAY 14 – 90 SECONDS
DAY 15 – 90 SECONDS
DAY 16 – 120 SECONDS
DAY 17 – 120 SECONDS
DAY 18 – 150 SECONDS
DAY 19 – REST
DAY 20 – 150 SECONDS
DAY 21 – 150 SECONDS
DAY 22 – 180 SECONDS
DAY 23 – 180 SECONDS
DAY 24 – 210 SECONDS
DAY 25 – REST
DAY 26 – 210 SECONDS
DAY 27 – 240 SECONDS
DAY 28 – Hold as long as possible
Go ahead, I dare you! Give it a try--you never know--I am so happy to feel the difference from the beginning--who knows maybe I will get to 100 in the next week--that is the hope!
