Planks: The Ultimate Exercise for a Strong Core
This workout will only take 3 minutes of your busy routine, it can be tough but trust me, it’s totally worth it.
I started my fitness journey 5 years back, with no coach to guide me. My trainer was YouTube, I learned everything from that platform, from perfect squats posture to yoga asanas to abs.
I started my plank journey with a random 5-minute plank challenge on YouTube that took me at least 15 minutes to complete. I remember how my whole body would shiver while doing the basic plank. My longest hold used to be a groundbreaking 20 seconds. That’s how weak my core used to be — so I took a challenge to get stronger.
After 4 years of cycling, running, and a diploma course in yoga, I dug up the same video and to no one’s shock, I was able to do that entire video without breaking a sweat.
It was a huge boost to my already inflated ego, I truly felt invincible but then came Chloe Ting with her 10 min plank challenge video to destroy all my arrogance and left me like a panting dog on a hot summer day.
Why Do You Need A Strong Core?
Your core supports your whole body, it is the trunk that holds your entire body. A sturdy core can elevate your…
