“Planksgiving” Fitness Challenge

When: November 1st - 30th

Where: Anywhere

Who: Anyone

Cost: FREE

You choose your plank

*Straight arms, bent knees

*Straight arms, straight legs, on toes

*Straight arms, straight legs, one leg in the air (doing half the time, each leg)

*On elbows, bent knees

*On elbows, straight legs, on toes

*On elbows, straight legs, one let in the air (doing half the time, each leg)

Why Plank?

*Strengthen and tone your core

*Improve your mood

*Improve balance and posture

Date/Time to Hold Plank

November 1 10 sec

November 2 15 sec

November 3 20 sec

November 4 25 sec

November 5 30 sec

November 6 35 sec

November 7 40 sec

November 8 45 sec

November 9 50 sec

November 10 55 sec

November 11 1:00

November 12 1:05

November 13 1:10

November 14 1:15

November 15 1:20

November 16 1:25

November 17 1:30

November 18 1:35

November 19 1:40

November 20 1:45

November 21 1:50

November 22 1:55

November 23 2:00

November 24 2:10

November 25 2:20

November 26 2:30

November 27 2:40

November 28 2:50

November 29 3:00

November 30 3:15

Planks strengthen your

*Rectus abdominus and transverse abdominus (your abs)

*Trapezius, rhomboids, and erector spinae (your back)

*Serratus anterior and pectoralis (your chest)

*Deltoids and rotator cuff (your shoulders)

*Quadriceps (front of your thighs)

*Gluteus maximus (your bottom)

Can't wait to hear how it goes!

xoxo,