November’s GIVING THANKS and DOING PLANKS Fitness Challenge

Are you ready to Flourish with Fitness throughout the month of November? If so, then it’s time for GIVING THANKS and DOING PLANKS! 

Why plank exercises?

Plank exercises strengthen the core. Core muscles help to support the body and allow us to use our arms and legs strongly and effectively. Strong core muscles form the foundation for good posture, coordination, and balance. All gross and fine motor skills rely on a stable core.

Remember to practice and encourage proper form with your students. Now let’s take a look at the challenge.

Part 1 of the challenge:

Choose 1 Timed Plank Exercise and 3 Counted Plank Exercises each day from the list of 10 plank variations below!

TIMED PLANK EXERCISES – Hold for at least 20 seconds. Increase time each day for your personal best.

• High Plank (on hands)
• Low Plank (on elbows)

COUNTED PLANK EXERCISES

• Plank with Shoulder Touch – 10 repetitions each shoulder
• Up Down Plank –10 repetitions
• Alternating Arm Raise – 5 repetitions each arm
• Plank Jacks – 10 repetitions
• Knee to Outside Elbow Plank – 5 repetitions each leg
• Alternating Toe Tap Plank – 10 repetitions each side
• Plank Leg Raise – 10 repetitions each leg
• Knee Tap Plank (Low plank) – 10 repetitions each knee

Thank you Jedd Austin (@jeddaustin) for your incredible videography/editing talent.

Part 2 of the challenge:

Think of something or someone you’re thankful for, and write it on the calendar each day. If you’re thankful for a person, go above and beyond by telling the person or writing them a note.

Using the linked fitness calendar, write your initials for each day you complete the routine. At the end of the month, add up the total number of days completed, have your parents sign the bottom of the sheet, and return it to your PE teacher. Students completing at least 10 days will receive an award certificate and toe token.

For a copy of the November Flourish with Fitness Challenge  click 30 DAYS of THANKS and PLANKS.

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“Strong Core Muscles Create Confident Kids!” Clamber Club, 25 Feb. 2017, clamberclub.com/weak-core-learning-difficulties-link/.

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