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#1644257 - 12/29/11 05:23 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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Okay, what are planks? Or should I just Google it..... they are these wooden things, but thats not important now....Shirley!  Its kind of a static pushup. Several versions, but the most common is to put your elbows on the ground and toes on the ground with your body extended and toatally rigid. Now just stay there, for as long as you can....forever! Well, the first 2 minutes that you do it will feel like forever.
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#1644298 - 12/29/11 06:12 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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To complement my "perfect pushup" purchase, perhaps I'll add "The Perfect Pullup". For core, I have a Chuck Norris Total Gym knockoff that I have yet to put to good use. I will be taking a "before" pic, topless, and I will wait to post that until I take the "after" pic, topless, next January. In true "before and after" pic fashion, I will not smile or shave for the before pic, but I will be very happy, flexing and will have shaved my chest for the after pic.
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#1644301 - 12/29/11 06:29 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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And don't forget the oil.
So, I just tried to "plank" for 40 seconds. No big deal. Tried again for 60 seconds and started to feel the "burn." Would have tried longer, but I was worried someone would open the door to my office and whack me in the head.......
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#1644304 - 12/29/11 06:19 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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You could put your feet against the doo.... Nevermind! Good Luck! 
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#1644310 - 12/29/11 06:41 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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Der...never even thought of that! The next challenge is to try these at home without the dogs getting in my face....
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#1644324 - 12/29/11 06:40 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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Hey, if you're distracted, you won't be focused on the time or the fact that your arms are shaking like there's a 8.5 earthquake going on. Maybe it'll help!
Make sure to try to flex your core while doing it, and focus on form, you want your body to be a straight line, not sagging in the middle!
You can also do side planks, they're a bit trickier to hold though.
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#1644370 - 12/29/11 08:21 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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Side planks are much more challenging. I do what I would call a "standard" plank in a push-up position (arms fully extended).
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#1644440 - 12/29/11 09:07 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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I'm with Matt! Only I start shaking within 30 seconds. then it goes away for about 1.5 minutes. Then it comes back until I'm done. Its fun to watch little kids watch me and the inevitible question..."Watcha doin?"
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#1644451 - 12/29/11 09:28 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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Try a side plank with your upper leg lifted and your upper arm reaching for the sky.
Hot yoga rocks.
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#1644452 - 12/29/11 09:16 PM
Re: 2012 Pushup Challenge
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Try a side plank with your upper leg lifted and your upper arm reaching for the sky.
Hot yoga rocks. That will look totally undignified!
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#1644461 - 12/29/11 09:23 PM
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Horizontal jumping jacks! In my mind, that seems like it would be something much more entertaining than what you describe though.
I have done those, but it's not hot when I do. I guess I do cold yoga?
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#1644469 - 12/29/11 09:29 PM
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Horizontal jumping jacks! In my mind, that seems like it would be something much more entertaining than what you describe though.
I have done those, but it's not hot when I do. I guess I do cold yoga? Thats because you dont look like Jen! (which for you is a good thing)
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#1644477 - 12/29/11 09:38 PM
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That's true. I've never tried on yoga pants, I have a feeling I'd be pretty hot in them though!
And I'm glad that I don't, I get hit on by enough guys as it is!
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#1644550 - 12/29/11 11:00 PM
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That's true. I've never tried on yoga pants, I have a feeling I'd be pretty hot in them though!
And I'm glad that I don't, I get hit on by enough guys as it is! How YOU doin?
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#1644552 - 12/29/11 10:55 PM
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If you did, I'd totally hit on you. You would hit on a telephone pole.
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#1644561 - 12/30/11 12:09 AM
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That's true. I've never tried on yoga pants, I have a feeling I'd be pretty hot in them though!
And I'm glad that I don't, I get hit on by enough guys as it is! How YOU doin? Still looking for this supposed FB page! I want to go sit there and wait for the hot female (pantsless) pics to show up!
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#1644572 - 12/30/11 12:56 AM
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If you did, I'd totally hit on you. You would hit on a telephone pole. This needed a spew warning. Point CheekEE!
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#1644666 - 12/30/11 03:04 PM
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That's true. I've never tried on yoga pants, I have a feeling I'd be pretty hot in them though!
And I'm glad that I don't, I get hit on by enough guys as it is! I would recommend hanging out at different places.
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#1644691 - 12/30/11 03:34 PM
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME PUSH-UPS?!?!?!
We start on Sunday!
That will be week 1, day 1.
I'll be giving weeks and days for those of you who want to modify the challenge and do it by weeks instead.
That is how I'm going to be doing my plank challenge - first week, start with XX seconds. Second week, add XX more seconds, etc.
I highly recommend taking before pictures. No one has to see them. It will be great to track progress.
Remember, this is a judgement-free zone. Post your successes and ask for encouragement.
Weeeeeeee Can Doooooooo Iiiiiiiiittttt!!!
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#1644693 - 12/30/11 03:21 PM
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That's true. I've never tried on yoga pants, I have a feeling I'd be pretty hot in them though!
And I'm glad that I don't, I get hit on by enough guys as it is! I would recommend hanging out at different places. Do you have a hole in your yoga pants? 
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#1644696 - 12/30/11 03:23 PM
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME PUSH-UPS?!?!?!
We start on Sunday!
That will be week 1, day 1.
I'll be giving weeks and days for those of you who want to modify the challenge and do it by weeks instead.
That is how I'm going to be doing my plank challenge - first week, start with XX seconds. Second week, add XX more seconds, etc.
I highly recommend taking before pictures. No one has to see them. It will be great to track progress.
Remember, this is a judgement-free zone. Post your successes and ask for encouragement.
Weeeeeeee Can Doooooooo Iiiiiiiiittttt!!!
Kit, this is so great! Thanks for this idea!!!! 
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#1644709 - 12/30/11 03:47 PM
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That is how I'm going to be doing my plank challenge - first week, start with XX seconds. Second week, add XX more seconds, etc.
I think I am going to add on 5 seconds each time I workout (3x a week). I know I can do a minute in the standard pushup pose, but not nearly as long in side plank. I may just start shorter in both poses to keep the times consistent... might have to write times down to keep track!
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#1644714 - 12/30/11 03:36 PM
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I'm ready Tri-Kit!!
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