What A Planker!

                

How long can you do the plank?

Is it just 2 minutes before your arms begin to shake and your core turns to jelly?

The previous record of eight hours, one minute, was set by Mao Weidong in China in 2016. 

George wanted to reclaim the World Record which he held in 2011, when he planked for one hour and 20 minutes, until losing it to Mao in 2016.

Most people have difficulty planking for just minutes at a time, but at the age of 62, George Hood has shown that it’s possible to push the boundaries at any age with perseverance and a strong mindset. 

The hardcore former US Marine and DEA Supervisory Special Agent is no stranger to record-breaking, but this record is truly incredible.

George Hood set the record for The Longest Male Abdominal Plank in Chicago, according to Guinness World Records.

At a time of 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.

He finished the event by doing 75 push ups. 

Hood says he did around 2,100 hours of planking in preparation and started practicing in 2011, training up to 7 hours a day.

In training for last month’s attempt, Hood reportedly did approximately 674,000 sit ups and 270,000 push ups.

"I have to totally disassociate myself from the reality of the clock. It's an art and a skillset that I have mastered over the years."

After breaking the record, Hood announced his retirement from plank record attempts.

Hood also wanted to utilize this occasion at the World Record to raise awareness about and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges, especially in the military and law enforcement. 

A gym named 515 Fitness, which helps “address mental illness through exercise and support” co-sponsored Hood’s attempt in Chicago, Illinois, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. 

In fact, Hood held the plank until 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds for the "515" to be in the record books in honour of the gym

Age is just a number!

George Hood the Bulletproofbodies Team salute you.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59MaNHq8UDo&feature=emb_logo

THE FITTEST - Official Trailer

                  

In need of some motivation?

Then look no further.

In 2018 there was no CrossFit Games documentary.

Last week the Buttery Bros 

( Heber Cannon and Marston Sawyers )

released the trailer for their new documentary

“The Fittest”

It is officially launched in April this year.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp00ppkfPFBUTiiNNd8kS9Q

10 ways To Bulletproof Yourself Against Ski Injuries

                 

 We have just got back from Skiing in the Alps whilst racing in the Army Medical Services annual meeting in both Alpine and Nordic.

We were also treating loads of Skiing-related injuries.

Here are 10 Bulletproof Tips to keep you injury free:

1. Warm up before you attempt that back run

2. Avoid high-risk behaviour

3. Don't fully straighten your legs when you fall

4. Don't try to get up until you stop sliding

5. When your down stay down and check you are intact!

6. Avoid landing on an out-stretched hand

7. Continually correct your technique whilst your are skiing

8. You can rarely lean forward enough, keep your arms forward

9. Carry your Skis properly 

10. Wear a helmet 

I would rather see you on the slopes, than in my clinic.

Stay safe out there.

Recovery after a day of skiing should always be an Après Ski activity.

At Bulletproofbodies we use Compex as our go to recovery aid.

At Bulletproofbodies we use Compex as our go to recovery aid.

Use the code:

DaleW

https://www.compex.com/uk/