New Year’s resolutions are great ideas in theory. With the indulgent festive period over and done with, January always seems like a good a time to re-evaluate, prioritise and make changes.
But in practice, many ambitious New Year goals evaporate into self-defeating thinking and disappointment. But that doesn’t mean that all New Year’s resolutions need to end in frustration and failure. The trick is setting the right goals.
According to our Southend chiropractor, holding a plank for just one minute every morning is a very manageable fitness goal that most people can stick to. Planks are one of the best exercises you can do as they work your core and your entire body. By doing this one-minute exercise every morning, you will remind yourself to stay active all day.
When starting out you will want to start by holding it for a short period of time e.g. 15 seconds and build the time up as you get stronger. The forearm plank is slightly easier than a standard plank and is a common way of performing a plank.
Baby steps lead to epic journeys.
Note: Please consult your GP if you have any concerns about taking any form of new exercise.