I totally let my amazing core work slide when I was busy training for my races over the summer and fall months. Last week, I decided it was time to get back in the game of core work. I was shocked at how much stamina and endurance I had lost in just a few months! I was shaking like a leaf after just 15-20 seconds. My balance also sucks once again.
I would love to improve my core work again and get my toned waist back! I know it’s under there somewhere. ;)
I’m actually a bit strange because I am drawn to core work even though I don’t particularly enjoy it. It is sort of like running, it gets easier and more enjoyable as you improve your endurance. In July, I was rocking out some advanced planks for over 90 seconds.
I am going to run a Whittle My Middle In 30 Days Challenge to myself and any willing participants.
Here is what I will be doing:
CORE WORK: 6-10 minute core workout, 5 days a week, doing the following exercises:
- Plank
- Side plank
- Plank with elbows on stability ball
- Stability Ball Jackknifes
- Stability ball roll out
- Plank Rotations
All of the core exercises that I will be doing are found in this video by Turbulance Training:
Excellent, informative, and easy to follow video. Well done!!!!
I will be doing all of the exercises featured in the video.
6-10 minutes a day total, 5 days a week for 1 month. Challenge ends December 10th. Because I will likely find these exercises quite challenging at first, I will probably start off with 6 minutes for the first week or two and work my way up to 10 minutes.
You can participate any way that you want! The point of the challenge is to strengthen our core muscles. Core muscles are an important factor in so many of our daily activities- running, lifting, bending, and even our posture!
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Looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them.
– Lucy Mand Montgomery
I’m so in! ;)
Is it really necessary to have before and after pictures?
Good idea! I am about 7 weeks out from my 28th birthday and the gift of tight abs is a wonderful thing to “give” myself :-)
Bring on the challenge!
I’m definitely taking the challenge! Doing strength/core work is what I always neglect.
I’m in – I just posted this morning on things I want to do to get back on track and focusing on my core is definitely at the top of the list. I all too often neglect my core.
Such a good challenge. I’ll take pictures & measure also. Good thing the picture day is before thanksgiving :-D
One question…is it good to do AB work everyday? I thought it was better to do every other day to allow muscles to repair.
I think that is a super idea, and it takes 6-10min a day, how easy is that too! I am going to try follow along as well and document my own results, i am keeping up my cardio and strength training, and so maybe this little extra will be what i have been needing.
I’m in, this is a great idea. I always let my core strengthening fall to the wayside so this challenge is good for me!
This is a great idea! I need to get a good ab workout in. I neglect this area of fitness for some reason. I’m going to do my best to fit this in at least a few times a week!
Diana
I’m in! Thanks for the idea, Angela!
I’m so in!! I’m not sure about the pics but I will take measurements tomorrow and get right on this. I’ll be a day behind but not going to let that set me back.
Im IN for sure! Can use more core
I have a really long torso and my “true waist” (narrowest part) is above my belly button! Is it okay to use that measurement or should I measure at my belly button?
Love it! I have been neglecting my abs lately, so this is just the kick in the pants I need! Count me in!
Im in! My abs have gotten extremely weak which is taking a toll on my posture :( This will be perfect to concentrate on my ab strength for the next month!
My fiance and I are both going to do it. Looking forward to the challenge! :)
Christmas present to self: a whittled middle.
Thanks!
is there any alternatives for some of the moves that use a stability ball?
I dont have one! and dont really have room for one in my place.
Thanks for the help!
I would just gooogle ab exercises and keep changing it up :) You can really go wrong as long as you are challenging the muscles in new ways!
oooh i soooo want to do this too!! haha. i don’t know if i will stick with it 100%, but i really want to try. may have to wait a day or two to take the measurements. great idea ang!!! and maybe if we have just spent a month on our abs, we will “be better” during the holidays!! :) hehee
I am all over this – so needed! Thanks for the push in the right direction~