The celeb trainer

Transform

If you want tips on getting in amazing shape then you need to get in touch with Piers Morgan's trainer.

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I think they are 1kg dumbbells he is holding - pumping it out!!

Go Piers but be careful you do not get toooooooo big!!

amacachi

Looks like he's exerting himself quite a bit with them, so they must be heavy enough for him.

Transform

You are having a laugh!!

Please tell me that was a joke as most womens handbags are heavier than those weights.

amacachi

I really have to write a sarcasm plug-in for browsers :P

Transform

amacachi wrote: »

I really have to write a sarcasm plug-in for browsers :P

Great idea it would clear up a few posts

celestial

MAN does he look gay!!! Just has to be said. They look like toys he's holding!!

Is three mins really considered superbly fit for the plank? PT in my gym was testing my core strength when I got my last programme done and after a minute he said 'grand' - apparently some people just collapse after 10-15 seconds - they're core literally 'gives way'. I felt I could have done at least another minute or more anyway.

LightningBolt

celestial wrote: »

MAN does he look gay!!! Just has to be said. They look like toys he's holding!!

Is three mins really considered superbly fit for the plank? PT in my gym was testing my core strength when I got my last programme done and after a minute he said 'grand' - apparently some people just collapse after 10-15 seconds - they're core literally 'gives way'. I felt I could have done at least another minute or more anyway.

Best time to test your core strength I find is at the end of a very heavy legs session:D I got to about 80seconds and felt as if my stomach was about to pop out. Depends also if I put my arms under my chest I could hold for ages, if I was to stretch them way out in front ie elbows past the head I can usually hold for a min or so without having to readjust to the easier position

t-ha

celestial wrote: »

Is three mins really considered superbly fit for the plank? PT in my gym was testing my core strength when I got my last programme done and after a minute he said 'grand' - apparently some people just collapse after 10-15 seconds - they're core literally 'gives way'. I felt I could have done at least another minute or more anyway.

Charles Poliquin has a core strength test - it's in powerpoint so I'll try and get it up as best I can;

Core Muscle Strength & Stability Test

Objective
The objective of the Core Muscle Strength & Stability Test is to monitor the development of the referees abdominal and lower back muscles.

Points will allocated for each level reached
TARGET = 100 Points

Required Resources
To undertake this test you will require :
Flat surface
Mat
Watch


How to conduct the test


The Core Muscle Strength & Stability Test is conducted as follows:

* Position the watch on the ground
where you can easily see it
* Assume the basic press up position
(elbows on the ground) - as in the
picture above
* Hold this position for 60 seconds
Points = 1 on completion level 1 (Sub Total 1)

* Lift your right arm off the ground
* Hold this position for 15
seconds
Points = 3 on completion Level 2 (Sub Total 4)
* Return your right arm to the ground
and lift your left arm off the ground
* Hold this position for 15
seconds
Points = 5 on completion Level 3 (Sub Total 9)
HOW are you going so far!

* Return your left arm to the ground and
lift your right leg off the ground
* Hold this position for 15
seconds
Points = 6 on completion of Level 4 (Sub Total 15)
* Return your right leg to the ground and
lift your left leg off the ground
* Hold this position for 15 seconds
Points = 10 on completion of Level 5 (Sub Total 25)

* Lift your left leg and right arm off the
ground
* Hold this position for 15 seconds
Points = 15 on completion Level 6 (Sub Total 40)
* Return you left leg and right arm to
the ground
*Lift your right leg and left arm off the
ground
* Hold this position for 15 seconds
Points = 25 on completion Level 7 (Sub Total 65)

* Return to the basic press up position
(Elbows on the ground) - as in the
picture above
* Hold this position for 30 seconds
Points = 35 on completion Level 8
TOTAL = 100 Points

CONGRATULATIONS You made it


Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.
If you were able to complete this test then it indicates you have good core strength. If you are unable to complete the test then repeat the routine 3 or 4 times a week until you can.
If core strength is poor then the torso will move unnecessarily during motion and waste energy. Good core strength indicates that the athlete can move with high efficiency.

RacoonQueen

I'm so trying that.

I'll probably get confused with the co-ordination with left leg and right arm though.