Exercise has played a huge role in my recent weight loss. A lot of exercise!
Cardio and strength training of all kinds will continue to be a very important part of my life as I lose more body fat and then ultimately be a big part of a maintenance plan.
There is one exercise that I do everyday… the plank.
It is a painful… umm I mean very effective torso/core/stability exercise. By description, it would seem easy to do because absolutely no movement is required. You simply hold this position for as many seconds as you can…
The first time I did a plank my entire body was shaking at between 20 – 30 seconds. Now, I can hold a 2 minute plank.
This is definitely not a very flattering picture. It might not be pretty… But here’s the proof, I’m doing it!
I found a great way hold to myself accountable to do a plank everyday. I tweet with the hash-tag #PlankADay and the @PlankPolice will actually call me out on twitter if I miss a day.
How about you? Have you done your #PlankADay today? No?… Why not start right now.
Happy Planking!
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I remember the first time i did the plank! It looks so simple yet is so hard! I rarely exercise because of chronic migraines but I should at least try doing this some. Congratulations on your weightloss
that is awesome that you can hold it for 2 minutes! it is a really good move for your abs! I try to do it often! : ) thanks for vising my blog today!!
Oh my, planking hurts…but you’re right, it definitely works!
Congrats on your weight loss, great job.
Yay! I’m doing it everyday too! I can definitely tell a difference in my abs already!
Planks are so good for that over all body toning. I totally remember the first time I ever did one and I wondered what the heck the purpose of it was. Now, I know. Haven’t done them in a while. I miss planking. Found you through the blog hop. Happy to join up with you.
I agree about the strength training . I notice a big difference in my body in just 3 weeks. I’ve been doing classes about 3 times week and cardio the other. I do the plank in yoga class. I’ll have to try doing it at home too.. thanks for the tip!
It’s really helped me! thanks for stopping by
Planking-yikes! I have a very long way to go with that exercise. It certainly requires practice. Congratulations on your weight loss! The “plank police”-lol-you’ve got to love twitter!
I know… Right? I never thought I would be planking and holding myself accountable to the plank police
thanks for stopping by!
I can keep reading your blog without doing the plank? Right? Well…..maybe I’ll try it once
lol
Hi Kelly! the plank is no fun… but it has been helpful in my efforts to get into shape! 
thanks for stopping by