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I Accepted the Plank Challenge One of Medium’s Writers Completed
Doing planks are way more than getting a strong tummy.
Is there any hope my tummy could be salvaged by taking on a plank challenge? Two pregnancies, both Caesarians and many un-planked years later, I was the bearer of incredibly flabby, mushy abs.
A life-long exerciser — cardio is my go-to choice. I was a runner for over 20 years, from my ‘30’s to ’50s until my knees gave out. These days hiking and pickleball fill the aerobic bill nicely.
I’ve never loved strength training though I endured through that as well, albeit reluctantly and sporadically.
When Covid hit, I was determined to change my muscle-building routine and take it more seriously. I have consistently lifted weights two to three times a week for 91 weeks. Astonishing for me, a dedicated strength-training adversary. I know the benefits — still, I wasn’t motivated as I didn’t enjoy it. And it was darn hard! Being housebound during the pandemic, I was resolved to make a change.
My biceps and shoulders have built up so that it’s noticeable, and I’m pleased. My abs, however, lagged.
Enter Darshak Rana, a writer for Better Humans, and his article outlining the 30-Day Plank Challenge. Hmmm. Could I accept this…
