Here we are, on to week three of the #RockYourCore abs challenge! Tell me, have you felt stronger this month? I know I have! In case you are just joining, check out this post and then swing on back to hear about all the week three fun!
First things first – check out this amazing recipe for grilled chicken with a gorgeous berry salsa by Maureen at Organically Mo. Doesn’t it look delicous? Yeah, I think so as well!
Now, on to this week’s exercises and sponsors! Checking out our handy dandy calendar below, I see that this week’s exercises are a side plank, Russian kicks, v-ups and bicycles. Scroll down to get the lowdown on how to do each of those moves!
Here is our fabulous Nicole demonstrating the moves of the week:
Okay – now I know what a Russian kick is! Personally, side planks are one of my favorite things to do – I like the challenge they offer and love working that area of my core. Which exercise is your favorite this week? Which one are you dreading?
This week’s sponsors are FitSnack, Quest and Zensah. All our sponsors are amazing, but let me say a quick word about Zensah. I’ve shared previously about my love of compression sleeves and how (while not 100% convinced of the science) they work for me. So I’m super excited that one of this week’s prizes is a pair of Zensah calf sleeves! I hope the lucky winner loves them as much as I do!
Tell me: have you stuck with this challenge or taken a little break?
I’ve done a few challanges in The past and really enjoyed it. I actually won some workout pants with a Sweat Pink challange at the beginning of the year. 🙂
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Nice!!
I am loving the Rock Your Core Challenge 🙂
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I had forgotten how challenging those side planks can be! I need to keep them up. #RockYourCore
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they are some of my favorite things to do!
That chicken with berry salsa looks absolutely delicious! I have it pinned and plan to try it out on a warm summer day.
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doesn’t it look so tasty!
Mmmm. Love chicken with berries. I am going to do something similar myself today for lunch. Have fun with your week #3 workouts!
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i’m such a huge berry fan!
WOOHOO!! It’s going to be a great week 🙂
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heck yeah it is!
I’m loving the core focus, especially with running I know I need to get my core in better shape.
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i think it makes SUCH a difference in running strength!
I am dreading those V-ups!!!
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we do a lot of those at pure barre – SO tough!
Mmm that grilled chicken + berry salsa salad looks so good!!! Loving the challenge so far, excited for Russian kicks this afternoon! 😀
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woot woot – russian kicks! 🙂 they were new to be and i’m now loving them!
You had me at fruit salsa. Yum! Love me some core too!
i know, right?? 🙂
I am having a lot of fun with this challenge even if I don’t post pics daily. I love looking at all of the motivational photos on IG, Twitter and Facebook!!!
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i’m loving it as well!
Russian kicks are killer! Loving this challenge 😀
They are killer 🙂
THE CHALLENGE IS GOING STRONG!
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I’m loving all the pics 🙂
Oh man… this is such a great challenge! Love those side planks!
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Side planks are my favorite 🙂
I love planking! 😀 Those Russian kicks are definitely a new one for me though!
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Awesome challenge! Planks are the best. 🙂
Yippee! Here’s to another great week!
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That chicken and berry salsa look so good!
Pinning it now!
I had every intention of sticking with the challenge but this month has been overly hectic as my hubby has been gone 3 weeks out of four. Thanks for the kick in the rear to get going again 🙂
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