It can be said with confidence that the planks are one of the most effective exercises out there and the ones who already tried them know that they aren’t so easy as they look. However, if you practice them on a daily basis you will get used to it and you will see the progress in a very short period of time.
This exercise plan provides amazing benefits, just as much as a full workout. And that is not the best thing, it can also be performed anywhere, anytime and how you like it. Find those positions that make you feel like you are burning fat the most, and do them every day for about 10 minutes.
Performing the planks regularly can provide you with numerous benefits and many people are not even aware of that:
Improved Flexibility – This exercise will strengthen the muscles of the shoulders, shoulder bladders, collarbone, feet and toes, therefore, it will significantly improve your flexibility.
Improves Posture and Balance – By toning your shoulder, neck, chest, back, and belly muscles it will improve your balance and body posture as well.
Improved Coordination – The plank exercise will improve the abdominal muscles for coordination.
A strong core – It will strengthen the transverse abdominis and the inner core muscles.
Lower Risk of Spine and Back Injuries – People who practice this exercise regularly have less chance to injure the lower back pain and the spine.
Improved metabolism – It will accelerate the metabolism causing to burn more calories.
Improved Psychological State – This exercise will relax the muscles, relieve stress, improve mood, and treat anxiety and depression.
The journalist Leah Wynalek finished the 3 weeks plank challenge and was stunned by the effectiveness of this simple exercise:
“I was overconfident. When I did them right, my core quaked, and I’d look desperately at the timer on my phone as it counted down to zero. My abs strengthened. I didn’t quite realize it until the final week when my plank hold felt considerably easier than during week one.
Though I didn’t see a difference, I could feel it. I felt all the tension accumulated by sitting at my desk was gone. I was surprised by the energy I felt after a short period of exercise. ”
