October
Core & More Challenge
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Step 2: Print Your Challenge Calendar
Keep your Core & More calendar handy! Print it out and stick it on your fridge, desk, or mirror—anywhere you’ll see it daily for extra accountability.
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Let’s build strength and joy together!
1st Set of Moves:
October 1st - 5th
CORE = 30 Dead Bugs
Level 1: Move each arm / leg at a time
Level 2: Opposite arm + leg fully extended
Level 3: Add a stability ball into the dead bug and apply pressure to hold while doing move extension
MORE = 50 Frankenstein Walks
Flexibility, Balance & Control
Video includes tips for form & modifications. You do not need to watch it daily. Enjoy your first set of moves.
2nd Set of Moves:
October 6th - 10th
CORE = Standing Knee-to-Elbow Crunches (30 reps each side)
Level 1: Hold on to something if you need to stabilize yourself as you work this cross body activation.
Level 2: Hold on and add in a relevé as you crunch for more control and coordination work.
Level 3: Center floor with a flat foot balance as you crunch.
Level 4: Center floor adding in the relevé as you crunch.
*You can add in a slight bend to the knee (plié) between reps for more balance work and leg activation.
MORE = Passé Balance (30 seconds per leg)
Level 1: Hold onto a sturdy surface. Stay flat footed and work for a strong, high passé.
Level 2: Hold on and add in a high relevé for your balance.
Level 3: Center floor with a flat foot.
Level 4: Center floor with relevé.
* Close your eyes in any position to add more difficulty. Hold on to something if you feel unstable.
3rd Set of Moves:
October 11th - 15th
CORE = Heel Tap Crunch 50 Total (right and left = 1)
Levels 1: Seated lean right and left laterally with a strong core and straight spine.
Level 2: Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Reach your right hand toward your right heel, then left toward left heel—keep your shoulders slightly lifted and your core engaged.
Level 2 Option: Extend the legs straight out vs flat feet o engage lower abdominals more.
MORE = Bird Dog (30 seconds each side)
Level 1: Seated raise one knee and opposite arm. Opt for a hold or march this out right & left for 50.
Level 2: Countertop Support: Try these moves standing at a counter leaning over in flat back or as far as you can go.
Level 3: Begin on hands and knees.
Keep your hips square to the floor so as to stabilize your pelvis.
