Plank for 60 seconds (2x)

How to do it

Hold a plank position for 60 seconds, repeat twice in the morning, maintaining straight body alignment.

Why important

Planking builds core strength, improves posture, boosts metabolism, releases endorphins for mood, and promotes alertness. Done in the morning to activate muscles and set discipline for the day.

Detailed science

Plank enhances core muscles and respiratory capacity. It increases endorphin release for mood elevation. Maximum plank correlates with fitness and mood in athletes.

External links

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11235748/
• https://health.clevelandclinic.org/plank-exercise-benefits
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9806881/
• https://www.boxrox.com/what-happens-to-your-body-if-you-do-the-plank-exercise-every-day/
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364281826_Relationship_between_a_Maximum_Plank_Assessment_and_Fitness_Health_Behaviors_and_Moods_in_Tactical_Athletes_An_Exploratory_Study