Fitness is very important when it comes to living a healthy and positive life. By taking care of our bodies, we will have the stamina and strength to do things that we want to do and have to do. It has also been proven scientifically that exercise has benefits for the brain cells which make us feel good and when we feel good about ourselves, we will be inclined to take up challenges and opportunities that are presented to us. However, it can at times be difficult to find time for exercises. Also, as we age, there are certain things which we are no longer able to do and this is the reason it is essential to take care of our bodies.

If you lead a busy life and hardly find time to hit the gym, or you feel weak for demanding workouts there is one type of simple and easy exercises that you can do to strengthen every part of the body such as the arms, legs, back, abs, shoulders, hips and butt. These exercises known as planks (or isometric exercises) involve maintaining a difficult position for extended periods of time. Here are 5 reasons to do planks every day.

Easy and convenient

It is possible to do planks anywhere where there is enough room to stretch out your body. There is no need for any gym membership or equipment. Even if you have a couple of minutes, you can do planks or you can also incorporate it into your daily exercise routine. Read more