FabSwingers.com forum: 30 day abs challenge

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Having seen this on the Book of Face I thought I'd give it go (I want to improve my core strength anyway).

A combination of sit ups, crunches, leg lifts and planking ...

Day Two and it's easy so far

Is anyone else up for this ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well now I might take a look.....at the results

I will see what it's about as well or you can inform me

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I started early am on day 5. Also doing the squat challenge at the same time.

Only thing is my sit up and crunch are the same lol I can't sit all the way up

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

You are going to show the results off at fab camp aren't you?

If the forum demands I am happy to volunteer for the onerous task of finding out

a) if it works

And

b) if performance is enhanced by the changes.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You are going to show the results off at fab camp aren't you?

If the forum demands I am happy to volunteer for the onerous task of finding out

a) if it works

And

b) if performance is enhanced by the changes.

You just want to get your hands on my buns

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Trying to do the 30 day plank & bridge challenge but can't get past 2mins 10 without the urge to throw up , pass out or both!

Going to keep trying though.

D x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was supposed to start mine yesterday

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"You are going to show the results off at fab camp aren't you?

If the forum demands I am happy to volunteer for the onerous task of finding out

a) if it works

And

b) if performance is enhanced by the changes.

You just want to get your hands on my buns

Not true!!!

I want to get my hands on your new and improved abs.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Well now I might take a look.....at the results

I will see what it's about as well or you can inform me

Day 1:

15 sit ups

5 crunches

5 leg raises

10 sec plank

Day 2:

20 sit ups

8 crunches

8 leg raises

12 sec plank

You can check on my progress at the Cardiff social

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I think I'd be able to manage one...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah I signed up for this and the 30 day squat challenge ~ it's going well so far, NOT!

I forgot to start yesterday so need to do double today....

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By *ikki ShooterTV/TS
over a year ago

Epsom

I did five crunches today. Now that might not sound alot, but there is only so many times you can hit snooze before you're late for work. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having seen this on the Book of Face I thought I'd give it go (I want to improve my core strength anyway).

A combination of sit ups, crunches, leg lifts and planking ...

Day Two and it's easy so far

Is anyone else up for this ?

"
oh balls I missed yesterday! Double for me today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yeah I signed up for this and the 30 day squat challenge ~ it's going well so far, NOT!

I forgot to start yesterday so need to do double today....

Blimey ! Good luck

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

I squat with my body weight on my shoulders (not much I admit) certainly gives you a wobble on afterwards though.

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

5 chrunches is easy - I love chocolate honeycomb.

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By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)

Back in my pre baby days before a botched epidural I used to do 100 situps everyday to keep my stomach tonned. Now I live with constant back ache and can't do them anymore

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Back in my pre baby days before a botched epidural I used to do 100 situps everyday to keep my stomach tonned. Now I live with constant back ache and can't do them anymore

Have a look at the Perfect Sit Up Machine. It takes away the strain from your back and neck.

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By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)

"Back in my pre baby days before a botched epidural I used to do 100 situps everyday to keep my stomach tonned. Now I live with constant back ache and can't do them anymore

Have a look at the Perfect Sit Up Machine. It takes away the strain from your back and neck. "

I actually just ordered a slender tone belt this weekend to use whilst doing the house work.

Figured this might be thw next best thing as no space in my flat for that as I did look at that but I've nowhere to store it when not in use

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was was due to but laziness got in the way. Just watched a video of day one on you tube, looks good, my coordination is diabolical though, I'm gonna give it a go later

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Back in my pre baby days before a botched epidural I used to do 100 situps everyday to keep my stomach tonned. Now I live with constant back ache and can't do them anymore

Have a look at the Perfect Sit Up Machine. It takes away the strain from your back and neck.

I actually just ordered a slender tone belt this weekend to use whilst doing the house work.

Figured this might be thw next best thing as no space in my flat for that as I did look at that but I've nowhere to store it when not in use"

You can hang them on the back of a door.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cross Fit does it for us half the battle is getting your kit on

good luck anyone his getting fitter, improves your life in sooo many ways

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was was due to but laziness got in the way. Just watched a video of day one on you tube, looks good, my coordination is diabolical though, I'm gonna give it a go later

Ditto

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I might google it, feel unfit now the footy season is over! The gym is just too boring, I'd love to be able to get into it but I just hate it, prefer social fitness activities etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I Sjs am doing it started running again aswell. nothing like pushing it to the Max even went to gym as we have a free one out doors one at our local park.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I Sjs am doing it started running again aswell. nothing like pushing it to the Max even went to gym as we have a free one out doors one at our local park.

Sj sorry not sjs lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I also saw this event being shared on the book of face and am partaking in it...I'll post a post 30 day an challenge pic and wait to see if I need to bump it to a 60 day challenge.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I Sjs am doing it started running again aswell. nothing like pushing it to the Max even went to gym as we have a free one out doors one at our local park.

Sj sorry not sjs lol"

I'm very impressed you've started posting photos of your efforts

Though I think they're hardly needed

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

A good workout on a dildo can do wonders, as can lots of lifts, squats on a partner etc. Im gonna stick with sex and yoga, as that has lots of stomach and abs work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's all good.....I went with INSANITY

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm doing the 30 day squat challenge for the third time. Now on day 10. Definitely works. Considered the ab challenge but hate the plank. Good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 3:

25 sit ups

10 crunches

10 leg raises

15 sec plank

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By *adyGardenWoman
over a year ago

LONDON (se)

"Back in my pre baby days before a botched epidural I used to do 100 situps everyday to keep my stomach tonned. Now I live with constant back ache and can't do them anymore

Have a look at the Perfect Sit Up Machine. It takes away the strain from your back and neck.

I actually just ordered a slender tone belt this weekend to use whilst doing the house work.

Figured this might be thw next best thing as no space in my flat for that as I did look at that but I've nowhere to store it when not in use"

I'm clostraphobic and all my doors are wide open all the time so not practical.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

think i might go join this on facebook. i lve challenges like these and already did the squat one a little while back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Day 3:

25 sit ups

10 crunches

10 leg raises

15 sec plank

done mine

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 3:

25 sit ups

10 crunches

10 leg raises

15 sec plank

done mine

I'm greedy, I'm going to do it again tonight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Even though I swim and gym most days, I've printed this off and going to give it a go !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Omg I just did all 3 days in one go....!!!

Planking with my back at the moment is a nightmare.

Now I've caught up I'll try and do it daily.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Omg I just did all 3 days in one go....!!!

Planking with my back at the moment is a nightmare.

Now I've caught up I'll try and do it daily."

Day 4 is a rest day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You wouldn't see my abs in 30 days unless you skinned me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Omg I just did all 3 days in one go....!!!

Planking with my back at the moment is a nightmare.

Now I've caught up I'll try and do it daily.

Day 4 is a rest day

Thank gawd for that lol...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

going to the gym for my usual workout tomorrow so no rest for the abs, i better be ripped at the end of the summer!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got myself into a 30 Day Dumbbell challenge, but due to uni commitment, I couldn't keep up. :/ So I guess doing a 30 day abs challenge will do me some benefits, it'll help loss the gut as well. :D

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 5:

30 sit ups

12 crunches

12 leg raises

20 sec plank

As it's silly o'clock, and I can't sleep, I might as well get on it

Who wants to hold my ankles as I do the sit-ups ?

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

It'd probably take me 30 days to locate any abs I might have...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It'd probably take me 30 days to locate any abs I might have..."

They're in there, somewhere

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By *ddie02Couple
over a year ago

northern

I've started the T25 just yesterday, and I didn't realize how out of shape I was. It kicked my butt. My son started it a couple weeks ago, and it's done wonders for him. I thought it wouldn't be so bad, can't believe how soft I got. Today hopefully it will be better

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

Personally I'm partaking in the 30 nap challenge, also advertised in the same place.

So far I'm doing really well, I'm on day 8 already and we are only 4 days in!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Personally I'm partaking in the 30 nap challenge, also advertised in the same place.

So far I'm doing really well, I'm on day 8 already and we are only 4 days in!"

Pmsl.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did day one and I'm still hurting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not really into gym stuff, but I did 21 lengths in the pool last night, first time for ages.

Good luck to you all though

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 6:

35 sit ups

15 crunches

15 leg raises

25 sec plank

Beginning to feel it a bit .... but recovering faster

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"It'd probably take me 30 days to locate any abs I might have...

They're in there, somewhere

Day 2 and I still haven't located them. I have a suspicion they may have absconded and am considering filing a report with the police.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It'd probably take me 30 days to locate any abs I might have...

They're in there, somewhere

Day 2 and I still haven't located them. I have a suspicion they may have absconded and am considering filing a report with the police.

Have a rummage in their lost property box

You never know what you may find

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 7:

40 sit ups

20 crunches

20 leg raises

30 sec plank

Can someone please help me up off the floor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check out Scoobiesworkshop on YouTube for free impartial advice.

He makes the point that the only way to get abs is by diet..... Doing sit-ups etc won't do anything visible and will just strengthen the core (a good thing).....you need a low fat percentage to make abs visible as they are hidden by fat (in my case)

Get dieting peeps...as well as excersise

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Very true, you need a low body fat % age for abs to show through.

I know I'm never going to go that low or even want to (though I do consider myself to have a good diet).

The diet required to get that low is quite specific

I'm looking to strengthen my core and firm up a bit

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

I can lose 3 inches off my waste having a good dump.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having seen this on the Book of Face I thought I'd give it go (I want to improve my core strength anyway).

A combination of sit ups, crunches, leg lifts and planking ...

Day Two and it's easy so far

Is anyone else up for this ?

no but I need to do something about my belly, I do sit ups but don't seem to be getting anywhere with them, cant see any improvement yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having seen this on the Book of Face I thought I'd give it go (I want to improve my core strength anyway).

A combination of sit ups, crunches, leg lifts and planking ...

Day Two and it's easy so far

Is anyone else up for this ?

Don't do it, it's bullshit. I have a link explaining why you shouldn't do this - it's accentually a really bad idea and very bad for your body to enter into this challenge. Fab won't let me post the link but I can assure you this is not a good thing to do.

It will actually give you a curved lower spine, terrible lower back pain and potentially a larger pot belly than you have now as a result. Do some research before you enter into these stupid Facebook things.

You'll end up with tight psoas major which pushes all your organs forward, giving you the appearance of a pot belly, and you won't lose any weight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having seen this on the Book of Face I thought I'd give it go (I want to improve my core strength anyway).

A combination of sit ups, crunches, leg lifts and planking ...

Day Two and it's easy so far

Is anyone else up for this ?

You'll end up with tight psoas major which pushes all your organs forward, giving you the appearance of a pot belly, and you won't lose any weight. "

I've seen this as well and I agree you shouldn't exercise without making sure you're doing the moves correctly.

For me I do Pilates weekly so all I'm doing are my normal sit ups, leg raises and plank ~ I've replaced the crunches with pulsing.

Just to add though the link I saw on FB by this 'expert' had a link to their fitness plan which made me think hmmmm!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Having seen this on the Book of Face I thought I'd give it go (I want to improve my core strength anyway).

A combination of sit ups, crunches, leg lifts and planking ...

Day Two and it's easy so far

Is anyone else up for this ?

You'll end up with tight psoas major which pushes all your organs forward, giving you the appearance of a pot belly, and you won't lose any weight. "

No-one posts anything like this to FB without a promotion somewhere ...

BUT as part of an integrated fitness plan it's fine to do, sets progressive targets and achievements

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Read threw all of this great tips thankyou all xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I already got a 6pack lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 8:

Rest Day

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 9:

45 sit ups

30 crunches

30 leg raises

38 sec plank

Putting it off until tonight

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By *he Master JMan
over a year ago

Southall

"I did five crunches today. Now that might not sound alot, but there is only so many times you can hit snooze before you're late for work. Xx

2 crunchies is my limit although I am quite partial to a twix or mars bar unfortunately bits of coconut get stuck in my teeth with bounty bars

The all time favourite has got to be a Cadbury flake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unless your diet is clean you won't see results, until your bf% is 16 or less, anyone will be ripped then. To work out my core I do v and l sit weighted pull ups, planches, weighted pistol squats. I'd love to do normal squats and dead lifts but have problems with loading weights on my spine ..so nah.

Good luck on your challenge

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 10:

50 sit ups

50 crunches

30 leg raises

38 sec plank

Suppose I'd better get to it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I already got a 6pack lol

where?

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

I've got my body fat down to 15. How much longer till the little fuckas show themselves

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

Wandsworth

I usually know two people doing the challenge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm thinking of doing some sit ups and leg raises and step, over and above the 4 hours exercise a week I do. I'd like to reclaim my flat belly. I've not had it for years!

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

Forgive my ignorance , but what's planking ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Planking is like a press up but held with elbows locked at the bend and you are on your toes so you are kind of flat.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Day 11:

55 sit ups

65 crunches

33 leg raises

42 sec plank

Looking forward to rest day tomorrow

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