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Most likely each of us dreams of a beautiful, slim and athletic body. What if we told you that it may be possible to achieve that with just a few minutes of regular exercise? Yes, of course it depends on how you currently exercise, your weight and your diet. But even two minutes of exercise can help you get a firmer figure and better flexibility. And it’s incredibly simple.
At first glance it may seem too good to be true. But the method we present to you can produce wonders, quickly strengthen your core and define its muscles. People around the world use this method and it is very popular mainly because it works great. You may be wondering what you can achieve with it?
Sit‑ups are a thing of the past
For many years exercises like sit‑ups were, for a lot of people, the only way to achieve a flat stomach and firm abdominal muscles. However, experts discovered several years ago that they are relatively ineffective and, on top of that, they put negative strain on your back. Instead of helping you, this exercise can actually harm your health. So‑called planks are much better, more effective and healthier for your back and abdomen.
Effective toning and shaping of the whole body
The plank is a gentle yet intense way to shape your body. While exercising in this position you use all your muscles — even those you didn’t know existed and usually forget about. The exercise is also very good for posture, because the back muscles are vital for support. By performing the plank regularly your balance and posture will improve.
After a few days or weeks you’ll notice yourself walking and sitting more upright. Of course there are many other exercises for straightening your back and improving posture. But they are much more boring and take a lot of time. Moreover, it can take months before you notice any difference. The plank is much simpler, faster and you will see results almost immediately. But you must do it correctly. No more rounded back and protruding belly. Shape a beautiful body in just a few weeks.
How to perform the exercise correctly?
Try the very popular 28‑day challenge. Before you start, make sure you are doing the exercise correctly. Otherwise it won’t work properly and you won’t get the desired result. Plus your back will hurt for no reason. The procedure is fairly simple, you just need to watch yourself a bit. Here’s how to do it:
- Always make sure your elbows are directly under your shoulders. That way the weight will be distributed evenly.
- Your spine should be in a straight line. It should not arch up or sag down.
- Keep your abdominal muscles tight. This will help you keep your back straight and get the maximum benefit from this simple exercise.
- Place your feet hip‑width apart. This will prevent unnecessary strain on the hips.
You have nothing to lose, only to gain!
Accept this 28‑day challenge and you will see how quickly your body will start to take shape and how you will feel. Of course you won’t see results the next day, but after a month of regular exercise you will. Ideally, take a photo before and after. That’s the best way to see the progress. Then you’ll judge for yourself whether it’s worth continuing with this exercise or not. The main thing is not to overdo it at the start. Begin with 20 seconds and gradually work up to 2 minutes. Take a break every sixth day. How to start?
- Day 1 and 2 – 20 seconds
- Day 3 and 4 – 30 seconds
- Day 5 – 40 seconds
- Day 6 – rest
Proceed day by day until you reach two minutes. You should reach 120 seconds on day sixteen. After that you can stick to two minutes or continue further. You’ll see how you feel in the plank position and what your body allows you to do. But trust that it will get better and better day by day. The progress will be clearly visible and it will motivate you wonderfully to keep going.
