Low Plank - 30 Day Challenge!

Low Plank  - 30 Day Challenge!

As you might know that for the first challenge I did 100 Squats a day. It is still ongoing as it will be 30 days on 12th of June. I will post my update on the 12th of June for the 100 squat challenge results. 

The most exciting part was having others join me in the challenge.  I had two others doing the 100 squats challenge with me and I couldn't be more proud of them! 

Since the topic of Low Plank Challenge was on fire, I am starting a week earlier to ensure the individuals waiting to start this with me are not waiting for too long! So, Let's do it! 

Start Date - June 4, 2018

There are no measurements that we need to do for this challenge, just got to do some planks! :)

Here is how you do a proper low plank: 

Video Credit: Erica (my awesome personal trainer!)

Things to focus on:

1. Once you get into position, drive your elbows towards your toes.
2. Push your mid-back up as if someone is pushing you down. 
3. Hold your waist up, don't let it drop
4. Tuck your core in (suck it all in)
5. Squeeze your buttocks

It seems like a lot and honestly in the beginning you have to focus on these points to get into the habit of doing it right,otherwise you won't get the proper results. When you lose stability, your waist will drop (push it up again) and if your waist keep dropping then that is when you know to stop. 

Start slow if you have to - You can follow the pattern below if you prefer:

Day 1 - 20 Seconds
Day 2 - 25 Seconds
Day 3 - 30 Seconds
Day 4 - 35 Seconds
Day 5 - 40 Seconds
Day 6 - 45 Seconds
Day 7 - 50 Seconds
Day 8 - 55 Seconds
Day 9 - 1 Minute
Day 10 - 1 Minute 5 Seconds
Day 11 - 1 Minute 10 Seconds
Day 12 - 1 Minute 15 Seconds
Day 13 - 1 Minute 20 Seconds
Day 14 - 1 Minute 25 Seconds

Day 15 - 1 Minute 30 Seconds

Day 16 -  1 Minute 35 Seconds

Day 17 - 1 Minute 40 Seconds 

Day 18 - 1 Minute 45 Seconds
Day 19 - 1 Minute 50 Seconds
Day 20 -  1 Minute 55 Seconds
Day 21 - 2 Minutes
Day 22 - 2 Minutes 5 Seconds
Day 23 - 2 Minutes 10 Seconds
Day 24 - 2 Minutes 15 Seconds
Day 25 - 2 Minutes 20 Seconds
Day 26 - 2 Minutes 25 Seconds
Day 27 - 2 Minutes 30 Seconds
Day 28 - 2 Minutes 35 Seconds
Day 29 - 2 Minutes 40 Seconds
Day 30 - 2 Minutes 45 Seconds

Do it whenever you like! Just make sure to do it everyday! Don't skip (that would defeat the purpose of the challenge)

I will post my progress throughout the 30 days! 


*Leave a comment if you are going to do it with me and I will keep up with you to see your progress*

Happy Monday! Happy Summer! Happy Planking!

#perfectingjoy #lowplankchallenge #ilovemybodychallenge #goals2018 

100 Squats Challenge for thirty days!

100 Squats Challenge for thirty days!

That's what is happening today. It is just body weight squats so shouldn't be too hard since I do workout (train) six days a week, or at least that is what I am thinking. 

Does anyone want to do this with me? You can start from the day you read this if you would like. 

So, What do you need to do? 

First, we need to some some measurement to ensure you can see results :)

Day 1:
1. Measure your butt or hips. 

2. Measure your quads(thigh). 

Day 30:
1. Measure your butt or hips. 

2. Measure your quads(thigh). 

Here is a link to doing body weigh squats correctly: 

Also, if you are up for it, you can add some weights. Results will vary depending on your frequency of doing the squats or whether you add weights. 

You can break up the amount and do it throughout the day by 10 X 10 squats, 4 X 25 squats, or  2 X 50 squats, Do it however you like! Just make sure to do it everyday! Don't skip (that would defeat the purpose of the challenge)

I will post my progress throughout the 30 days! 


Happy Monday! 

#perfectingjoy #100squatchallenge #ilovemybodychallenge #goals2018