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February Pucker Up Plank Challenge

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Maybeeeee you are like us and don't really care about Valentine's Day but still want to be a little bit festive...or maybe you are all about Valentine's Day. Either way, it doesn't really matter because we could ALL benefit from a stronger core! And that is exactly what this challenge is designed to do: strengthen your core! It was also designed to be something that you do in addition to your normal workout (which is hopefully one of our workout plans!). We have 4, 6, and 12-week workout plans for all fitness levels! Unless you are a total beginner, doing this core workout each day is not a long enough workout for you!

Want to pair this fitness challenge with our finance challenge this month? Get started today!

February 28-Day Core Plank Challenge

We are introducing different variations of planks with this 28-Day Plank Challenge. Some you may have heard of before and some you might be scratching your head at. Never fear, we are here to help!

Learn how to do all of these planks plus a few more in this post on how to whittle your waist with 5 different planks!

The picture below shows how to do a regular plank. Keep a straight line from the top of your head to your heels. Your shoulders should be in line with your elbows. Hold your abs in. You can read the other descriptions here.

How to Do a Plank

If you are advanced and this is too easy for you, you can double or triple each day. If this is too difficult, cut the time and/or reps down and work your way up. This challenge is totally customizable based on your fitness level.

Tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #heandsheeatclean so we can follow along!

We're also including the challenge below if you would rather do the planks listed each day! Your challenge, your decision! :)

February Pucker Up Plank Challenge

2018 Fitness & Finance Challenges

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2018 Fitness & Finance Challenges

As you may have noticed, our website has started incorporating saving, budgeting, and travel posts. We want to help you reach all of your goals - fitness AND finance! We're introducing a few new fitness challenges for the new year and also encouraging you to participate in one of our money saving challenges at the same time!

First up is our She Sweats Winter Workout Challenge.

 
She Sweats Winter Workout Challenge
 

Maybe you indulged a little bit more than you wanted or you just need some motivation to get back into an exercise routine...either way, our She Sweats Winter Workout Challenge will give you that motivation to "become the best version of yourself"!  Plus you could win a prize pack valued over $200!

It's simple to enter:

  • Purchase your workout plan (you can use the 12-Week Transformation, 12-Week Run Builder, 13.1 Plan, or Marathon Training Plan). You must have your own copy. It is illegal to distribute copies of this workout.
  • Before starting, take your "before" pictures with some sort of time stamp (using the time stamp on a camera or a newspaper). Make sure your pictures are clear. You can wear what you prefer but make sure it is something where you can tell your progress throughout the challenge period. Take pictures from the front, side, and back. Stand using good posture.
  • Complete the workout plan that you choose.
  • Take "after" pictures in the same manner that you did your "before" pictures.
  • Email your before and after pictures (together) to thegang@heandsheeatclean.com.
  • BEFORE PICTURES MUST BE TAKEN BY JANUARY 31, 2018. AFTER PICTURES ARE DUE BY MAY 31, 2018. Note: This is a longer time frame to account for the 16 week half and full marathon training plans (plus a little time cushion). If you are doing a 12-week plan you can send in your pictures once you are finished - you do not have to wait until May 31.

ARE YOU IN? PURCHASE YOUR WORKOUT PLAN & FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE END OF THIS POST TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE READY! THAT'S IT!

You can choose between the gym or the at-home version or get both for those days when you can't make it to the gym (the plans are interchangeable). The bundles (that include the workout plan and eBooks) also count. You can choose your product from the drop down menu below.


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We also released a new fitness challenge for the month of January (but you can really do this anytime!). Below is the challenge but you can get more details and a printable version here.

Below are our year-long money saving challenges but we also have ones with a shorter time frame. The new year is a great time to get your finances in order! You can view all of our money saving challenges here.


Please fill out the form below if you plan on taking the She Sweats Winter Workout Challenge.

31 Days of Fitness

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31 Days of Fitness Challenge

Have you heard about our FREE 13 Day Clean Eating Challenge? It includes a sample meal plan, workout plan, plus much more. Learn more and join today!


How is it already almost 2018?! Blows. my. mind.

We can't start a new month, definitely not January, without a new workout challenge! This one is a little different than what we normally post. I want to encourage you to move every single day of the month. You have designated strength training, cardio, yoga/walk, and rest days included in the challenge. If you are doing any of our workout plans you are already covered (as long as you follow it!). We always recommend having a workout plan in order to meet your goals (find out why here) but if you don't you can choose your own strength training and cardio workouts (we have a ton of free resources for those!).

The goal here is to make exercise a habit. I don't want you to go so hard in January that you get hurt or lose interest by the time February rolls around (I've seen it happen over and over again!). Make exercise a daily habit and something that you look for in the normal routine of your day (taking the stairs, parking far away, etc.). It's also important to switch things up, which is the reason we have different forms of exercise listed. You don't need to run every single day, keep your body guessing by incorporating different exercises!

Be sure to check out all of our other challenges here. We have weight lifting, cardio, and core challenges galore! Tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #heandsheeatclean so we can follow along!


Looking for a printable version of this challenge? We've got you covered! Join our newsletter and you will be taken to a black and white printable version right away! Grab the printable challenge here.

31 Days of Fitness Strength Training and Cardio Challenge