To understand the exercise of “Planking’ you have - have to do it! It looks straight forward but here where I demonstrate, you have to have this straight back. I find it incredibly challenging and can only get to 30 secs at a time. But I find all parts of me benefit by becoming stronger!
Three good things:
1 Our great garden helpers came - or one of them did to take rubbish away. I honestly said, ‘How are you” and said I wanted a genuine answer! Well, for the next 3/4 hour we heard about his life - an unwelcome guest who found fault with everything but a daughter that was on the road to destruction - into drugs alcohol and not obeying court dictates! So hard! I made us a cocktail (because its Sunday and we often do this) and called in ‘TGFOL’ Thank goodness for our life!
2. Grey day with no sun - but found a half dead spider on the floor to photograph. We had sprayed outside for spiders.
3. Finished my 600 page book - so sad that I have!
An excellent plank Maggie, very straight & firm. I am quite good at the plank myself, must try again as I do it far too little! You feel better for it then? Might have a go each day myself!
What a trying visit you had, does make you count your blessings though, some people have a tough life!
@happypat They recommend that you should try planking at least once a day, Pat. Doesn't make you fit, just stronger! I think this guy was pleased to be able to talk to someone about his woes!
@seattlite@pixiemac I can only hold this position for 30 secs, Sarah and Gloria! You are supposed to be able to hold it for 1 minute - then 5 minutes!!!
Good for you Maggiemae, what a straight back you have. I have tried but, not good. I go to the Gym 3 times a week & Zumba for 3/4 hour, great exercise & fun & keeps me in shape.. How kind you were to give that man a chance to "talk"
I like this in black and white. It is not an easy pose but you are doing well to hold it. You do have a good straight back. I can see your trampoline too.
@maggiemae ha,ha! The young boys next door can see me in the backyard when they are on their trampoline too although I am usually just hanging out the washing.
You deserve a gold medal for this Maggiemae. My colleague and I tried it with the children at school last month (she is super fit and plays hockey) and thankfully I didn't disgrace myself but it was a once in a lifetime experience. Think I'll stick to walking.
So, a gold medal winning fav for your stamina and a great b&w photo.
@inthecloud5 That's all I could do when I first attempted this, Christine! You have to build the back muscles as well as the stomach muscles up gradually!
@maggiemae Oh no - is that another challenge for me?? Is a knee replacement and the second knee starting to give out on me considered a serious disability? I'm so impressed with your strength and 'give it a go' attitude. Trampolining pic coming up soon?
I wish I heard of it years ago. my back is often killing me. when I get down on my knees on the floor I need help to get up. how much better I would be of if I tried doing more exercises when I was still younger. you're doing great and are an inspiration to many. I wish I could turn the clock by a few years to before all my heart problems showed up.
@bruni This just strengthens muscle and tendons, Bruni - no work on the heart at all! If you want to do that a bit more easily just get the position but bend the knees and this is less hard on the knees, @kiwinanna
What a trying visit you had, does make you count your blessings though, some people have a tough life!
So, a gold medal winning fav for your stamina and a great b&w photo.
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