DAY TWO Walking plank

This is fantastic for abs and arms - a total body exercise! Keep the belly button pulled in toward the spine as you execute the move.

It's tough. And we love tough. If you find the motion across the floor is beyond your strength abilities at present, you can progress to the walking part of the plank with this proression: get into the stationary straight arm plank and simply lift the hands one at a time just a little off the ground to challenge both arms and abs. Once you feel strong enough, use your slippery socks to let your feet slide while you walk the hands forward and then back along the floor until your arms/abs are fatigued. Fatigue means you have challenged your muscles and you will get stronger from that challenge!

You could also move along the floor from a bent arm/elbow position, if you find your wrists and/or shoulders are strained.

Remember: there is always a variation that suits you! If you need some help, post a comment here.