http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.html traineo forum thread - Challenge: Planks Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:00:52 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlI did 100 seconds last night! http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlWed, 19 Mar 2008 22:00:52 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: rach_1623Hmm... perhaps some other exercises you do prepared you better for the plank than the ones I do. Plus, it's not as difficult for guys, as I mentioned earlier. Hey Rachael, did you ever get a chance to try it again?http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlTue, 18 Mar 2008 00:41:51 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: rharpeAm I weird, I don't feel sore after doing this -- maybe right after, but that's it? Hmm... perhaps some other exercises you do prepared you better for the plank than the ones I do. Plus, it's not as difficult for guys, as I mentioned earlier. http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlTue, 11 Mar 2008 16:19:17 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlLOL, somehow I'm actually disappointed I didn't suffer 5 minutes of pure agony... That said, I did 5 sets of crunches on a balance ball holding a 10lb weight to the back of my head, then got a 137sec plank in, and since it was a challenge with my friend that cost me a protein shake, I probably couldn't have done much more. But, I do have a number to shoot for now Plank Challenge: CLOSED Winner: Richard H. at 3min 12sec!!! Next challenge? hmmm......http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlTue, 11 Mar 2008 13:34:41 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlDave, were you able to suffer 5 minutes of pure agony?http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlTue, 11 Mar 2008 03:42:02 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: LinaeveWhat will our next challenge be, Dave?! Keep them coming I love the chance to try new things! Yea Dave!? (Or anyone else, for that matter.)http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlSun, 09 Mar 2008 15:16:18 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: rharpeThis is how I work: my brain tells my body, "you're feeling pain!" and then my brain tells my body, "How about a little more pain from where that came from?" and my body usually replies, "You just told me that that was painful, how can you, being the brain of this operation, tell me to go for more pain? I know you take precedence over me when it comes to decisions, but ... access denied!" Survival mode kicks in. Haha! Sounds like my body. I ...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlSat, 08 Mar 2008 22:49:29 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: lillykI psych myself into beating my previous time, that's all...I'm competitive, even w/myself ;) This is how I work: my brain tells my body, "you're feeling pain!" and then my brain tells my body, "How about a little more pain from where that came from?" and my body usually replies, "You just told me that that was painful, how can you, being the brain of this operation, tell me to go for more pain? I know you take precedence over me when it com...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlSat, 08 Mar 2008 20:28:21 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: rharpeAm I weird, I don't feel sore after doing this -- maybe right after, but that's it? I do a whole series of core exercises, the plank being just one of them. It's probably all the other ones making me sore ;) so, no...don't think you're weird Quoting: rharpeI find that my attempts get worse and worse. What can I say? I'm a bit of a masochist...lol j/k! Nah...It's a mental thing for me...I psych myself into beating my previous time, that&#03...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlSat, 08 Mar 2008 15:03:45 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: lillyk...you've no idea how sore I am! Am I weird, I don't feel sore after doing this -- maybe right after, but that's it? Quoting: lillykI've found that if I push myself over an over, I can usually do more on subsequent sets - whether it's arms, legs, back, etc. I try this myself, but I find that my attempts get worse and worse. ...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlSat, 08 Mar 2008 01:26:43 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: rach_1623How in the world do you do that 3 times in a row. I am still sore from my 90 sec that I did 2 days ago. OMG...you've no idea how sore I am! LOL...in way of explanation though, I have always had a strong core. I think it's from years of yoga & a love for working the back muscles w/weights. (Who doesn't love a good hammer row?? haha) And I give myself a rest of AT LEAST one full minute between tries. I've found that if I push myself over an over, I can us...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 16:18:03 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlLOL Tonight is legs and abs, so last chance for 5 min! I am NOT so much looking forward to this...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 16:12:58 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlHow in the world do you do that 3 times in a row. I am still sore from my 90 sec that I did 2 days ago.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 16:06:38 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlAlrighty, best out of three today was 181...and that was on my THIRD try...sheer agony! http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 16:05:34 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlShe played keepaway for a bit, but I finally cornered her and got it back. She gave it a hell of a wet willy though.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 15:31:57 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: mrrok...the dog decided that my ear needed removal. Did you at least get your ear back?!http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 15:18:39 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.html105 seconds up from 67. Probably could've gotten to 2min+, but the dog decided that my ear needed removal.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 02:25:55 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlOk, I'm back! I was able to withstand 192 seconds of pure torture on my lower back and abs! That's 3 minutes and 12 seconds -- more than what I was aiming for. Wow, that made me sweat! I think I just raised the bar a little. http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlFri, 07 Mar 2008 02:11:41 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: lillykDang, Richard...ya got me! 115 seconds, best outta three today...guess this makes up for the "holding your toes" challenge? Yes, I didn't do so hot on the toe-grabbing-thing, but I'm glad I was able to stay up as long as I did with this plank challenge. I'm thinking of trying it again to see if I can get to 2.5 minutes like I said I would....http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 20:59:37 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlI got 90 seconds. I was shaking and hurting every where. Random parts of me kept giving out and I kept gritting my teeth and telling my back or arm or whatever to get back in position. Haha! I think I was actually grunting at one point. I'm sure the other ladies in the gym thought I was a little wacko. ...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 17:29:20 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlDo it until you collapse, bet you get close to 2min http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 14:16:50 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlLast night I got to 62 seconds and then felt like I was going to die. I am not sure if I will be able to hold that position any longer than that.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 14:09:12 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlkudos to those that can get their ass out of bed early enough to work out before work!! I go to the gym on the way home from work; it's on the way and if I don't go before I get home, I'm probably not going.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 13:29:23 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlQuoting: nicholmanDamn... I tried last night and got 94 seconds That's nothing to sneeze at, Dave! I'm sure you'll hit your goal tonight! ...as an aside, I don't know HOW y'all work out at night...kudos to you, but I definitely can't do it...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 13:27:06 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlDamn... I tried last night and got 94 seconds... though I will begin the excuses and say I was pretty wiped from an hour of cardio... Tonight I feel 133 seconds coming on http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_1.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 13:20:59 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: rharpethis time 132 seconds! (That's 2 minutes and 12 seconds.) Anyone want to top that? Dang, Richard...ya got me! 115 seconds, best outta three today...guess this makes up for the "holding your toes" challenge? http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 13:11:47 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.html48 seconds at the moment I try add a second a day :P leaves me shaking more than michael j foxhttp://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 11:57:21 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlOk, I just did it again -- this time 132 seconds! (That's 2 minutes and 12 seconds.) Anyone want to top that? http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 03:49:30 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI'm going to try tonight. I'm thinking I'll be able to go about a minute or so.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2008 15:52:37 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI'm getting a bit nervous now! We'll see tonight http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2008 15:28:38 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.html81 seconds was my best out of three this morning http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2008 15:27:52 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI was only able to do this for 47 seconds last night. I will try this again this evening and see if I can improve on this time.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2008 13:53:58 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI only made it to 65 seconds before my body came crashing down to the Earth. I didn't even get close to a minute and a half -- but I did make it past a minute -- Woo Hoo!!! http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2008 04:32:25 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI tried and was shaking so bad I couldn't see the second hand on my watch. So I got my digital watch and shook until 67 seconds when my body failed me.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlWed, 05 Mar 2008 00:33:18 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlWhen are we going to post results for the challenge? Just so I'll know when if I need to do it tonight or if I can wait for my regular abs day tomorrow.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 22:34:59 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: jrizzoI only made it 45 seconds and couldn't imagine lasting another second! It actually hurts my forearms more than anything, though I could feel my thighs starting to shake a bit at the end. Keep up with it and you will get stronger and be able to hold it for longer. When I started I couldn't hold it for more then 30 secs and now I am up to a min +. You wil get there!...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:53:28 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI only made it 45 seconds and couldn't imagine lasting another second! It actually hurts my forearms more than anything, though I could feel my thighs starting to shake a bit at the end. Good challenge, Dave!http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:39:36 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: nicholmanI'd sure as hell rather fail than not try at all AMEN!!! http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:19:02 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI usually do a minute and a half set after my regular ab exercises, great way to finish a workout.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:17:34 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: lillykI can't imagine that at all! I can surely imagine it! I don't know if I can do it, but I'd sure as hell rather fail than not try at all http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:16:49 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: rach_1623I think that women naturally find planks more difficult because we have a different center of gravity - kinda how we find pushups more difficult. I totally agree, Rachael. Plus, there's the fact that we generally don't have the same upper body strength as men. Planks kill me! They are part of my core routine & they hurt (in a good way). I know I can do a minute, but I'm usually shaking by the end of that minute. I'll shoot for 2.5 min That more...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 20:15:44 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI think that women naturally find planks more difficult because we have a different center of gravity - kinda how we find pushups more difficult.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 19:37:21 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: nicholmanRichard, set some GOALS!! I'm aiming for 5 You the man Dave!! I'm loving your energy!http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 17:40:42 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: nicholmanRichard, set some GOALS!! I'm aiming for 5 I'll aim for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, (half of your goal.) I've done these in the past and they are KILLERS!http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 17:17:17 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI can do 60 secs and if I am feeling well maybe 75 secs, but I am not strong enough to do much more then that. Its in my new workout and I am suppose to be increasing the time ove the course of the program, so we'll see!http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 17:07:37 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: rharpeI'm going to aim for a minute Richard, set some GOALS!! I'm aiming for 5 http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 17:04:23 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlNice challenge Dave -- this oughta bring the burn on! I'm going to aim for a minute, (if I can.)http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 16:27:57 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: spykeActually, it sent me here LOL... I forgot to mention I'm a professional searcher... I used 'Planks' http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 14:33:02 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlOh my gosh, the plank makes me want to die. I don't even feel like it works my abs all that much, I feel it in my arms and lower back for some reason.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 14:31:00 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlI used to do sets of a minute when I last did it and that was enough to feel the burn. I've seen people really good at them last for ages though?? Streuth!!http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 14:30:06 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlQuoting: nicholmanif only there were some technology that allowed you to search for the term 'plank' on the internets... I'll bet it would send you somewhere like here) Actually, it sent me here But thanks for the explanation anyhoo http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 14:29:10 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlhehe, that's not a dumb question (though, if only there were some technology that allowed you to search for the term 'plank' on the internets... I'll bet it would send you somewhere like here)... It's not exactly a push up, as your elbows are resting on the ground, but you need to keep the rest of your body tight like in a pushup ...http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 14:18:58 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlumm, so "planks" are... just being in pushup position for a long time? (I have a "one dumb question per day" limit that I'm using now )http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 14:15:47 +0000http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlHow long can you do it for? Toes and forearms on the ground, body straight and taut.http://www.traineo.com/1903_5285_0.htmlTue, 04 Mar 2008 13:45:49 +0000