Mandatory Monday Move: Plank

Stop what you're doing and get up...or actually, get down on the ground.  No matter what you have going on today, at some point you need to do the Mandatory Monday Move: the plank.  Maybe see how long you can hold it, or see how many times you can do it until you just can't do it anymore.  Try it, decide you hate it, maybe try it one more time for good measure.  Just do it because it's mandatory!

There are various versions of the plank, but I think the starter version is with your arms fully extended and your hands located directly below your shoulders.  Keep your tummy tight and your butt down.  I've read that this move is good for your core and shoulders.

How long can you hold the plank?

10 Day Beach Body Challenge: Start

 

I wanted to start off with something simple and quick.  I found this 10 Day Beach Body Challenge.  It seems pretty simple enough and has a small variety of moves.  I am a bit skeptical of being able to get a "beach body" in just ten days, but then again, what exactly is a beach body?  It doesn't matter what size you are, as long as you are comfortable then you should be good to go while relaxing next to the waves.  Still, in an attempt to just become more fit and healthy, I'm going to see what sort of results I get from this challenge.

Starting Stats:

• Weight: 174.3 lbs
• Bust: 42 1/2"
• Waist: 40"
• Hips: 43"