I was browsing @phoenixwren's blog when I came across her recent post where, with the help of a cat named Yuan, a world record winning plank was attempted!
Now I always love these types of tests of human endurance, so I decided to look to the official contest post and enter!

In my first attempt, I achieved a time of 1:26 and what I think is a very funny video, which can be seen here:
But then I scrolled down on the official @actifit contest post, and saw @vidafitnessfeliz's entry, of 1:55! That's a whole lot of seconds longer than mine!
I also noticed that maybe I was doing it wrong, and that I should not arch my back as much, instead letting it curve 'over the top'.

So let's try it again!
Here I am, now inside, using a rug, and attempting to breech the two minute mark. I could still feel the effects of the first attempt while I was beginning...
First I had to test out what I learned about form....



With that attempt I raise my score to 2:25, and with that I am pooped!
Activate body, mind and spirit!
Well done!! I am going to do my video today - just to do it. The One minute mark seems to be it for me LOL
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I believe in you! Uploading my second attempt now, I had to hack together this post because of the multiple videos and I like to have the blog link to stick in the youtube description.
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Lol, just be careful so that you wont get exhausted.
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plank is an isometric exercise. so it can be done mostly all of the time. as long person have proper form the risk of injury is very very very very low.
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Lol.. The picture on the 'too low' got me laughing out loud. But at least you achieved your goal by surpassing that feast.
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I am very excited for you to achieve your goal of getting a new phone! Have you thought about what type you might get?
I would encourage you to think on the exact make, model and price, visualize exactly your goal! Then consider making a fundition post to help track your progress!
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Thank bud, sorry I wasnt able to reply on time due to the hard fork.
I think this is a good suggestion. I have made up my mind on the type, price and model of the phone to buy. Perhaps I still need to do my homework again. I will check out on the site.
Hopping to see you back soon.
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Took a little work/vacation combo trip, should be back soon with lots of pictures :) Glad to see you're still here ;p
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Me too. Just started today though.
Will be waiting for the fabulous pictures.
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2.25 is a huge time.
i easily can see you do 5 mins. you are stronger than this!
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Yes! Eye of the tiger! Going to do another one and not talk, just focus on breathing!
Thank you for the motivation!
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Hey, this is awesome, possum! Knew you had it in you! You just can't let a challenge go without doing it to the max! High fives all round!
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High fives! I certainly do like challenges!
I should check out your blog, I put you.on autovoter but I wonder, what have I been voting on? ;p
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Not much. I had to take a break. I was on sensory overload with all the crap going on. I started to write one this morning but I have been interrupted so many times. I may get it done for tomorrow...
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Hehe, you did well even if you are pooped. Good on you for trying and trying again. :)
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Excellent
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Muchisimas Gracias! Me gusto mucho su entrada tambien!
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