4 Weeks to a Fitter You: Week 2 Plank Challenge

Oct 11

Week 2 is all about your core!

You made it through Week 1 of the 4 Weeks to a Fitter You challenge - now it’s time to build strength and stability with the Plank Challenge.

Your goal is simple:

3 × 30-Second Planks Per Day

That’s it. Set aside just a few minutes each day and challenge your core with three 30-second planks.

30 seconds on.
30 seconds off.
Repeat for 3 sets.

Then keep it going for the rest of the month!

Choose Your Plank

There’s more than one way to plank, so choose the option that works best for your current fitness level.

Plank on Your Elbows:
Keep your elbows underneath your shoulders, maintain a straight line from your head to your heels, and engage your core throughout the hold.

Plank on Your Hands:
Place your hands underneath your shoulders and maintain a strong, straight body position while keeping your core tight.

Whether you’re holding from your elbows or hands, focus on good form over how long you can hold the position.

Why Planks?

Planks may look simple, but they challenge multiple muscle groups at once. Adding them to your routine can help you:

Build a stronger core
Improve stability and balance
Support better posture
Strengthen muscles used in everyday movement
Develop greater overall body control
Build strength that carries over into other workouts and activities

And remember - you don’t have to be perfect to participate.
Modify the challenge, take a break when you need one, but keep showing up!

Make It Part of Your Routine

The easiest way to stay consistent? Attach your planks to something you already do every day.

Try completing your three sets:

Before your morning routine.
After your workout.
Before you leave FLAC.
While dinner is cooking.
Or anytime you have a few minutes to spare.

The goal isn’t to make this complicated. It’s to make movement a habit.

Need a Little Extra Support?

Not sure if your form is right? Want help modifying the plank? Looking for a little accountability to keep you moving through the challenge?

Work with a FLAC Personal Trainer 1x per week for 4 weeks, with 30-minute sessions for just $159.

It’s the perfect way to get personalized guidance, accountability, and motivation while you take on the 4 Weeks to a Fitter You Challenge.

A personal trainer can help you find the right starting point, improve your form, build your strength, and create a plan that fits your goals.

Your Challenge. Your Pace. Your Progress.

Three 30-second planks a day.

Start where you are, keep working, and see what you can accomplish by the end of the month.

You’ve got this!

Andy Sieberer