CORE EXERCISE: How to Plank Properly for Beginners, Seniors

Is a 3 minute plank the aim for a daily routine or should you aim for more reps with lesser time?

Hi April, Is there any way you could figure out with Aiko how to modify the Five Tibetan Rites? I love doing them, but as I have aged, it is harder for me to get into some of the positions and I just know you would be the one to help! Peace, Tinky

loved this mother and daughter

I sick in lower back pain

I'm 75 already Can I do this exercise at night before go to bed?

Wow amazing

Wow, your Mum is an amazing lady. I’ve just tried the wall plank and I did it. XX💜

Thank you for your clear explanation and demonstrations of the plank and modifications! Excellent! 😊

Hi Ms. April and Ms. Iko!!! 🌈✨👋🏻😃...So AWEsome f y'all!! Way to go Ms. Iko on your planks!!! So inspiring! My Momma and I finally started our workouts with y'all. It's so exciting! 🥳😁 Ms. April, thanks for all the informative and step-by-step instructions on how to do everything!!! But I was wondering...is there a Plank where you do it on the floor and on your elbows? That's how I used to do it, but now I'm wondering if it was correct??? 😬 Honestly, it kills my stomach and leaves me shaky! I reached ONE full minute; but that was over a year ago. Please help.😬🥺🤗🎉 I'd really appreciate it!! And Happy Walking and Fitness to you both!! And Mochi 🐈 when she joins in! LoL 😸God bless y'all!!!

Your videos are very instructive for all- not just seniors. I share them with my parents. You and your mom are inspiring to watch. It’s heartwarming to watch you both. And you mom is strong!😊

I never knew what the “CORE” was until I started watching your videos

I have difficulty sitting on my heels.

Thanks so much. Planks were always hard. I only use to watch people do it and thought I did it.😀. Will try it. You two make me smile. Mom sitting it out.

That was an excellent workout for us thank you, April

I already do a floor plank but in a modified way. I get down on the floor, I do the full plank except elbows down on floor. Due to wrist injury, I have to do this way. I have never done the wall one, never knew you could do that or the couch level one. I may give this a try. Thanks for the modified ways.

Great modifications! Mom is so adorable. Great team. ♡♡ Be well.

Wow!

April and Aiko, thanks for demonstrating the modified positions of the plank. This is really a great way to stretch out the muscles and gain endurance.

👍great planking options 🙏

Great. Love the wall and sofa workout.

Thank you very much!!♥️♥️.

Two people are very excellent.♥️♥️.

Thank you for demonstrating the modified positions. Very helpful. Aioki …. You are looking marvelous!

Love the modifications, especially not putting weight on hands! For many folks, it's their back that's a problem but for me it's my wrists, knees...and that I need to loose 20-25 lbs. Doesn't sound like much but when you're only 4'11" it's a lot! BTW, I was 5' but thanks to osteoporosis I'm losing the vertical challenge. 😜

Thanks for this. I've tried the plank and always hurt my lower back. I'll definitely be doing this modified version. Just found you a month or so ago. I love your videos and the fact that I can mix it up. Tell mom hello! ❤️

Excellent to learn these modifications for the plank. Doing it this way (My knees are iffy) is a very big welcomed surprise!

Thank you for this teaching about the plank. I had no idea about these options that wouldn't kill my back.
Also thank you for so many options for my daily workout! I can go for 50 minutes to only 5 minutes. So I have no excuse not to do something every day.