Often I am asked ‘what is the best exercise for burning fat and losing weight.’ Or perhaps ‘if you could only do 1 exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be?’ ‘The plank’ is always my answer, but why?

1/ The plank engages so many different muscles at once, meaning you are burning far greater calories than with other exercises.

2/ It is easy to do, i.e. you don’t need any equipment or much space to do the plank.

3/ There are many different variations and difficulty levels of the plank. So no matter how fit/unfit you think you are, the plank will still work for you.

Below is an example of the technique for a regular front plank;

Position: Raise up on your elbows and toes holding your body up.

Technique:Raise hips so your whole body is in a straight line. Hold position still.

Points To Remember: Make sure your back remains flat, i.e. your hips don’t sag down or raise up too high. Make sure your elbows stay directly beneath your shoulders and don’t slide further forward.

(If this position is too difficult you can rest on your knees rather than your toes).

Today’s Takeaway – If you only have 1 minute a day to do a plank, it will still make a difference to your weight and fat loss results.

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