It’s Sunday night and I am sitting in front of a blank screen trying to figure out what I should blog about. Story of my life! I keep being distracted by the Oscars and can’t resist tweeting about what I am seeing. During one of my procrastination moments aka when Anne Hathaway gave her 17 hour acceptance speech, I got down on my area rug and did some ab work. I had a thought “Hey, why don’t you write about what you just did? It’s the perfect length to complete during a commercial break from your favorite show.” So that is exactly what this entry is about.
The best ab exercise for your body. The Plank. Working the core is not a fitness trend and you’d be crazy not to strengthen the large muscles in your torso, hips, and abdomen. You get better balance, stability, prevent low back pain, and a long strong body line.
How to do a proper Plank:
- Lie face down on a carpet or mat, arms folded close to your body, hands by your ears.
- Push up your body about 6 inches so only your toes and forearms touch the ground; your body rests like a plank between them.
- Keep your stomach pulled in, your butt tight, and your body straight, with your eyes looking at the floor. (Ignore those dust bunnies!)
- Hold as long as you can. (More than 1 minute? I’m impressed.)
