Yes, she's an amazing model. But the 31-year-old beauty really blew us away when we read this today:
"I like to exercise every day but I mix it up," Miranda tells Body & Soul magazine. "I may even put some music on and let Flynn dance around while I hold the plank position for 10 minutes to strengthen my core."
10 minutes?!
Incredible. We are older than Miranda, but sigh, we can only hold the plank position for about a minute or so....That's why this model has such an enviable FLAT belly.
So, let's look at the plank position once more.
If you want to tone up that tummy, along with the other flab above and below it, then you need to plank, because this yoga position zeroes in on the entire midsection. Add some regular push-ups in your routine, and together, you will also firm up your arms. So this is key for women, especially when we all hate the dingle-dangle under the arms.
How To Do It:
1. Begin on your hands and knees, with hands directly under shoulders, keep knees under hips. 2. Move feet back until the legs are straight and you’re balancing on your toes, feet together. 3. Keep the shoulders pulled back and down, with arms straight. 4. Don't let belly sag--contract muscles. This is the Plank Pose.
Hold for 30 seconds, 3 times, with a 30-second rest in between. As you get stronger, hold the plank position for 1 minute, 3 times, with the 30-second rest in between.
Give the plank pose a chance. You WILL see results.
There are 2 ways to PLANK. Neither position is easy.
2 comments:
GREAT post. Thank-you. I'm going to get planking now!
I think it's much harder to plank in the first photo.
I'm up to 2 minutes. Took me a while to get to that point.
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