30 day Babs Abs Challenge!

[babs609]

Day 2 completed...so far, so good.  LOL

[REZ]

Day two completed for Tracey and Rez!

 

I think I popped something and it ain't my ab's!

[babs609]

Hahaha. You guys are really having fun with this challenge!

[Nicole Diver]

Today is my day one madam. Just finished 70 minutes of stairstep (and a decent zombie book) and starting and right now.

[Tink]

Hahaha. You guys are really having fun with this challenge!

Not that kind of pop babs lol

[Leanna]

I can't do it Babs. I tried doing a plank on Friday and really hurt myself. :( My hip is so sore -- I don't know what I did to myself. Dammit. 

[Leanna]

Is there an easier challenge I can do with you guys? Lol, I am so embarrassed. That's why I haven't been posting in here. 

[Tink]

Is there an easier challenge I can do with you guys? Lol, I am so embarrassed. That's why I haven't been posting in here.

 

 

Oh leannna sweetheart never be embarrassed hun this made me tear up, just do what you can do that is a challenge in itself, not a competition hun, leave out any of the ones you cannot do but log the ones you can, you will improve over time and I will be more excited to see your logs than my own hun

 

Please don't do anything that hurts you just try normal sit ups for now xxxx

[Leanna]

Oh leannna sweetheart never be embarrassed hun this made me tear up, just do what you can do that is a challenge in itself, not a competition hun, leave out any of the ones you cannot do but log the ones you can, you will improve over time and I will be more excited to see your logs than my own hun

 

Please don't do anything that hurts you just try normal sit ups for now xxxx

 

Thanks Tracey! xx I will try that. I will do a modified version of the challenge. :) 

[Tink]

Thanks Tracey! xx I will try that. I will do a modified version of the challenge. :)

 

That's the way, maybe look on YouTube for sit up techniques to find ones that suit you and to make sure you do them safely there are so many ways and they are all on YouTube, that would be a good start for you xx

[babs609]

Leanna....Tracey is right. Don't hurt yourself please!!

There is modification for every thing.

You can plank on your knees which takes the pressure off your back/hip. Once your core is stronger...planking gets easier.

[babs609]

Last week at the gym the entire hour class was a class on modifications. We did every exercise modified. We did do them fast but still it was modified. One of the hardest workouts to date.

[Leanna]

Thanks for the support guys. :) 

 

Has anyone ever injured their hip doing exercises?

[Frezflops]

K I did day one but couldnt remember how many reps so I did a plank for 20s and 15 each of the rest lol tomorrow should be easy then for day 2 lol  added some girly push ups, and bridges to the mix along with squats

[babs609]

Day 3 complete! ;)

[Tink]

Me too :) leg lifts and plank a bit shaky

 

Day of rest tommorow woo hoo ;)

[Still winning]

day 2 done.  Lower abs are clearly knackered as leg raises are really tough! 

[Nancy]

Is there an easier challenge I can do with you guys? Lol, I am so embarrassed. That's why I haven't been posting in here. 

Leanna, I found these that are supposed to be for beginners.  I hurt my back this weekend, but think I will give them a try when it is better....

[Frezflops]

Day 2 down easy peasy......gonna go for a run outside in a bit. I can see the planks will get harder for me as it goes along but thats cause it has been awhile since I have done them

[robert]

Leanna, I found these that are supposed to be for beginners.  I hurt my back this weekend, but think I will give them a try when it is better....

I hope that you and Leanna feel better soon.

 

Anyone who has searched for core exercises has most likely seen the name Dr Stuart McGill. Given that Dr McGill is recognized as one of the foremost authorities in the field of spinal reseach, his ideas about the spine and related exercises should be considered. Here is a core exercise video by Dr McGill which describes some of the basics. If you can't relate to this video, there are many many other videos and articles available on the web based on Dr McGill's work.

 

Sorry if I'm messing up the abs challenge ...

[Nicole Diver]

Planks are the devil's work Leanna. I think the bicycle ab move is good, tough but works the right muscles. That might be a good substitute.

[babs609]

exactly...customize the challenge to suit you...make it 4 different exercises...doesn't matter which ones as long as you are working your core...

[Nicole Diver]

exactly...customize the challenge to suit you...make it 4 different exercises...doesn't matter which ones as long as you are working your core...

Ben and Jerry's makes an ice cream with a caramel core...

[babs609]

Rest day today! Day 4

[Frezflops]

Day 3 done!