November Fitness Challenge: Thanks for Planks

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It’s been far too long since I led a fitness challenge which is evident by the sad state of my core and my soft arms.  In a few short months, my strength has slowly slipped away.  But all the changes today!  I’m rebuilding my core and my strength with a new Run DMT Fitness Challenge for November: Thanks for Planks.

Why planks? Because planks are a runner’s best friend! Planks not only strengthen your core (abs and back), but it also strengthens shoulders, hips, quadriceps and calf muscles.

Basically, this Run DMT Thanks for Planks is a plank-a-day movement. During the month of November, we will be performing planks three times a day.  For the first two weeks, we will hold the planks for 30 seconds three times a day.  Then, last two weeks we’ll hold the plank position for 1 minute three times a day.  If you can hold a plank position longer than that, then go for it.  By all means, feel free to plank for as long as you like.

Here’s how to perform a perfect plank:

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Once you complete your sets, tweet the #Thx4Planks Twitter team and @denisermt.  Remember to include the hashtag #Thx4Planks so we can follow you, add you to our team and track your progress.

So who’s with me? 

Add your Twitter ID and/or your blog link below so we can track your progress.  Please share the #Thx4Planks challenge with your readers and followers.  Show your support by visiting/tweeting other Thanks for Planks participants.

Good luck!

Denise Mestanza-Taylor+

About the author

Denise
From start to finish, Denise is Run DMT, a Tampa Bay homeschooling mom on the run trying to maintain an easy pace through it all between races and raising three beautiful, brilliant adultish kids (ages 23, 19, 14). In 2007, I discovered a passion for running and in February 2015, I completed my tenth marathon. I continue to train for a variety of races and even host annual 5K. In 2023, I became a certified group fitness instructor and teach P.E. in my homeschool co-op.

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