Today's 12 days of Fitness...PLANK!

If there is one move that you can do that is statistically proven to strengthen your core, and back it's this one.

Paige Waehner

The plank exercise is a great way to build endurance in both the abs and back, as well as the stabilizer muscles. This move is also great for building strength for pushups, an exercise that requires a lot of core strength.In fact, a lot of elite trainers now days have ditched the hard core crunch idea, and have moved to plank exercises to train all types of clients, including athletes.  Speaking from experience myself, plank is one of the best core exercises if you are looking for results in your abdominal area, and it doesn't take a long time to see the results.  It does however take commitment.
If you are a twitter fan, join me on my #PLANKADAY commitment.  We plank everyday and then tweet about it, and if you have gone 3 days with out tweeting your plank, the "plank police" come after you and tweet you a reminder.  Love it! 



Here is a plank routine that you can start doing daily:
Start modified.  Or with your knees on the floor and work up to straight legs. Keep your tummy in tight.

A Simple Plank Routine

• 2-3 minute standard plank
• 1-2 minute right side plank (right hand on the floor, left hand in the air)
• 1-2 minute left side plank (left hand on the floor, right hand in the air)

Good luck on your planking!
Loves,
Jill