30-Day Ab Fitness Challenge

If you've been reading our blog for any period of time, you'll know we believe that abs are made in the kitchen. There's no amount of sit-ups for crunches you can do that will give you a six-pack. I also fully understand that some people don't want a six pack - no worries, this isn't going to turn you into a six-pack machine.

This was first published March 29, 2016. It was updated and re-published March 31, 2018.

This challenge is to strengthen your core. Strengthening your core is about more than appearance, it's about helping to prevent injury as well. Add this short challenge to the end of your workouts each day. Take notes about how you feel and how hard (or easy) the challenge was. This will give you something to look back on and compare how much stronger you are.

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.

This challenge was 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!

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

Not sure what these exercises are? This plank post explains seven different plank variations!

February Pucker Up Plank Challenge

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!

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.

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! :)

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.

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.

She Sweats 12-Week Transformation {At the Gym} ($30.00)She Sweats 12-Week Transformation {At Home} ($30.00)She Sweats 12-Week Transformation Bundle (Gym and Home) ($50.00)Go Clean Bundle {Gym Version} - Workout & eBooks ($40.00)Go Clean Bundle {Home Version} - Workout & eBooks ($40.00)

She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder {Gym Version} ($30.00)She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder {At-Home Version} ($30.00)She Sweats 12-Week Run Builder Bundle {Gym and Home} ($50.00)Go Clean Bundle {RUN - Gym Version} - Workout & eBooks ($40.00)Go Clean Bundle {RUN - Home Version} - Workout & eBooks ($40.00)

She RUNS This Half Marathon Training Plan ($30.00)She RUNS This Marathon Training Plan ($30.00)

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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.

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