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GIVING THANKS AND DOING PLANKS – 30-Day Challenge
Are you ready to Flourish with Fitness throughout the month of November? If so, then it’s time for 30 DAYS of GIVING THANKS and DOING PLANKS!
Why plank exercises?
Plank exercises strengthen the core. Core muscles help to support the body and allow us to use our arms and legs strongly and effectively. Strong core muscles form the foundation for good posture, coordination, and balance. All gross and fine motor skills rely on a stable core.
Remember to practice and encourage proper form with your children/students. Now let’s take a look at the challenge.
Part 1 of the challenge:
Choose 1 Timed Plank Exercise and 3 Counted Plank Exercises each day from the list of 10 plank variations below!
SCAN the QR CODE for a demonstration of each plank exercise.
Click here for access to the GIVING THANKS AND DOING PLANKS CHALLENGE!
TIMED PLANK EXERCISES – Hold for at least 20 seconds. Increase time each day for your personal best.
- High Plank (on hands)
- Low Plank (on elbows)
COUNTED PLANK EXERCISES
- Plank with Shoulder Touch – 10 repetitions on each shoulder
- Up Down Plank –10 repetitions
- Alternating Arm Raise – 5 repetitions on each arm
- Plank Jacks – 10 repetitions
- Knee to Outside Elbow Plank – 5 repetitions on each leg
- Alternating Toe Tap Plank – 10 repetitions on each side
- Plank Leg Raise – 10 repetitions on each leg
- Knee Tap Plank (Low plank) – 10 repetitions on each knee
Thank you Jedd Austin (@jeddaustin) for your incredible videography/editing talent.
Part 2 of the challenge:
Think of something or someone you’re thankful for, and write it on the calendar each day. If you’re thankful for a person, go above and beyond by telling the person or by writing them a note.
Using the linked fitness calendar, write your initials for each day you complete the routine. At the end of the month, turn in your completed calendar to your PE teacher. Students completing at least 10 days will receive a certificate.
“Strong Core Muscles Create Confident Kids!” Clamber Club, 25 Feb. 2017, clamberclub.com/weak-core-learning-difficulties-link/.
I need to start mine again. I did 10 days about 2 months ago and then got a cold or something and stopped. Monday will be the time I think!
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