Did you know 8 out of 10 people have/will suffer from back pain at some point during their life? So we have decided to highlight the importance of good core stability which not only enhances athletic performance, improves posture, but can also alleviate some general aches and pains.
Join us on the February plank challenge, Saturdays 10.45 @ Energie, Forest Hill, SE23. Prizes for the winners. How long can you hold plank? The world record is helf by George Hood who held plank for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Criteria for a good plank is:
- Neutral spine = hips, back and shoulders all in line
- Elbows or hands under shoulders
- weigh equally distributed between hands and feet or hands and knees if doing the basic knees down option.
Below, sagging lower back causes excessive pressure on the lumbar spine. Bad:
Let us know how you get on. Happy Planking!
Full Plank times:
Agnes - 9 minutes - THE WINNER!
Biola - 4 mins 18 seconds
Kamal - 3 mins 47 seconds
Daniel - 3 minutes 26 seconds
Javad - 3 mins
Melissa - 2 mins 20 seconds
Akwasi - 2 mins 5 seconds
Ian - 2 mins
Gyanee - 2 mins
Ceri - 1 minute 40 seconds
Maritsa - 1 min 38 seconds
Knee Plank
Sherell - 5 mins 10 seconds - THE WINNER
Errol - Staff Full Plank - 5 mins