Monday Planks!!!!

Some days you have to push harder than others.  Today I had to push hard.  I guess I am just flat out tired from the weekend!  In spite of it, I did ran all of my laps today.  I even walked to the center today!  Laurie and Kim both noticed my running has improved (YEA!)  We did a plank holding contest - I was the last girl holding on and the only person that beat me was John.  I know you are saying yea yea yes....  but, they are tough to do.  These are a great exercises because they will strengthen your core, which will improve my running and everything else I have to do.  I am going to do them daily.


Now, I did not give you much to read so that you can go do this exercise and tell me what you think! Time yourself and do them as long as you can stand it.  Keep that bottom down (especially those of you who have more junk in the trunk, like me) and engage your core muscles. Tell me what you think about these and how long you did them.  Come on you can do them! Watch the video.  This will help. 
Working Your Core: How to Do the Plank

2 min 10 sec - Oct 19, 2009
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Instead watching TV tonite this is what I opting for:
I am going to an aquatic class, with a focus on abs, at the wellness center tonight. (While in the HCC program we have free access to all fitness classes.)  I can't wait.  I love the water! When I gain weight it mainly went to my mid-section and hips.   Now, everything is starting to jiggle (you ladies know what I mean).

 I have to firm up because I have no plans for cosmetic surgeries.  By the way I sure miss my water aerobics group in West Ashley.   I will let you know how I like this aquatic class.

Cycles and Balls

No rest for the weary.  And today, I was the weary.  Our class started at 2:30.  Today would be my first spin class! It was a challenge, but fun.  I also went to a circuit training class.  We did free weights, step aerobics,  then on to the exercise ball, non-stop.  I need to work on some of the exercise ball routines.  I have one that used to sit pretty in my corner, but now I am actually using it.  My son Herb is a trainer and he made me buy it when he visited last year from Cali.  He you would be so proud of me if he could see mom now!  Look out!  You can find them at Walmart, Marshall's or TJ Maxx for very reasonable.  By the way after my workout I was no longer weary! 


Watch this youtube video to get some killer abs by the summer! Let do this.....

3 Core Stability Ball Exercises 6 min - May 7, 2008 www.youtube.com