30 DAY PLANK CHALLENGE

Both population at large nutritional clients and athletes I work with are starting their 30-day plank challenge! If you’re working with me, this challenge appears right in your TrainingPeaks account.

Planking is a popular core-strengthening exercise that offers numerous benefits for overall fitness and health.

✅ Core Strength: Planking primarily targets the core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, and lower back muscles. By engaging these muscles, planking helps improve core strength, which is essential for stability, balance, and proper posture.

✅ Improved Posture: Regularly practicing planks can help improve posture by strengthening the muscles that support the spine. As the core muscles become stronger, they provide better support for the entire body, reducing the risk of slouching or developing poor posture habits.

✅ Increased Stability and Balance: Planking requires maintaining a stable position, which helps improve overall stability and balance. As you hold the plank position, you engage not only the core muscles but also muscles in the shoulders, arms, and legs, contributing to better balance and coordination.

✅ Injury Prevention: Strengthening the core muscles through planking can help prevent injuries, particularly those related to the lower back and spine. By stabilizing the spine and improving posture, planking reduces the risk of strains and injuries during daily activities and other forms of exercise.

✅ Enhanced Athletic Performance: A strong core is essential for athletic performance in various sports and physical activities. Planking can help athletes improve their performance by enhancing core stability, power transfer, and overall strength. Whether you're a runner, cyclist, or weightlifter, a strong core is beneficial for optimizing performance and reducing the risk of injuries.