Test Your Core Strength with This Plank Challenge
Improving your core strength is essential for overall fitness as it impacts every movement you make. If you are looking to assess your core strength, you’re in the right place. Bridget O’Carroll, the founder of Studio Qila, the first Native-owned digital fitness platform, demonstrates a plank challenge in this segment of Trainer of the Month Club that will push your limits.
The workout lasts just six minutes without any breaks. You will be holding various plank positions throughout the session. It is recommended to use a comfortable mat for support and grab sliders or wear socks for better movement.
O’Carroll mentions, “We will primarily focus on a slider plank exercise during this workout. Choose a level that is challenging yet sustainable for you throughout the session.” She offers different modifications to cater to varying fitness levels.
“We are engaging our slow-twitch muscles, which means we are maintaining muscle tension for an extended period. As you reach a point where you start to feel some shaking, that’s absolutely normal,” explains O’Carroll. “It indicates that your muscle fibers are experiencing minor tears, prompting them to repair and grow stronger in the process. Enduring this discomfort is crucial for progress, team.”
