7 reasons why planking is beneficial..

Reasons why planking is beneficial: Planking might sound simple and easy. This is an illusion, really. Once you try the exercise out you will understand that it is far from being easy. There are a lot of advantages in planks. They can help you keep fit and toned.

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1. Simplicity of statics. It takes seconds to understand what exactly you are supposed to do while planking. The exercise is simple and does not require any complicated moves. No repetitions are needed either. Besides, you can do planks without leaving your home. Although it is easy to understand how planking is performed, it is not that easy to maintain the position. The reason is that you hold your body weight by means of your own hands or forearms. Planking also involves your elbows and toes.

The basic position reminds that of a push-up. Keep your feet together, then transfer your body weight on your forearms first. Once you feel strong enough you can use your hands instead. Keep your elbows under the shoulders. Do not let your spine bend or arch. Here the most important thing is to keep your body as straight as possible. Pretend that your body is a straight string from head to toe. Contract your abdominal muscles and freeze in this position for half a minute. Do planking on a daily basis. Step by step increase the initial interval of 30 second duration.

2. More calories are burnt. While planking you involve all of your core muscles. Planking is good if your goal is to increase your strength and endurance. Another positive aspect is that planks burn far more calories than any other kind of exercises, such as crunches or sit-ups. To make calories burn even more intensively do planking in ten sets each consisting of 12 repetitions.

3. Improved balance and sports performance. How good is your balance? Maybe it needs to be improved a bit? Then do planks! There are side planks for those who are advanced enough to accept the challenge. Another variant is to do planks on a stability ball. It might take some time to become an ace but, trust us, the results will stun you. What you will feel is that your whole midsection has become toned up and strong. Your lower- and upper-body muscles will also start transforming. In general, you will feel fit, trim and full of energy.

4. Flat abdominals. There is no doubt you want to have a flat belly. Planking makes your dream a reality. This type of exercise involves your whole midsection, especially abs, external and internal obliques as well as hips. Not only will you look fir and toned up, you will also get rid of pains in your back.

5. Better posture, stronger back. One of the most common back issues nowadays are related to disc diseases. Most people lead sedentary lives. We tend to move too little which causes different kinds of backache. Planking helps to develop additional support for your lower back. Besides flatter abdominals you will feel that the pain between your shoulders blades vanishes. And, naturally, when your back and shoulders are healthy, your posture improves, too.

6. Harmless exercising. Planking does not do any damage. It is a safe exercise that can be practiced every day, though it is essential to do it correctly. By the way, most professional sportsmen include the plank into their programs and find this exercise of great use while preparing for competitions.

7. Firm body: toned up and lifted glutes plus perfect arms and legs. Classic planking is all you need to see the first results. If you want to speed up the process, then include leg lifts. This trick is especially powerful to fight cellulite. Since planking is performed with your triceps and biceps fully involved, it means that your arms will look their best in no time! It’s high time to change and improve yourself – practice planking and improve your level of fitness! -wmnlife

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