5 Benefits of Doing Planks

Planking has become increasingly popular for core strengthening, and for good reason: it works – in large part because it engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously. What are some of the benefits you can expect from adding this exercise to your regular routine?

Stretching And Flexing!

Most people don't realize how important stretching really is. Or flexing, for that matter (though everyone loves to flex those big guns). I've talked to a lot of people, and basically everyone hates to stretch.
Most people don't realize how important stretching really is. Or flexing, for that matter (though everyone loves to flex those big guns). I've talked to a lot of people, and basically everyone hates to stretch. In fact, bodybuilders have a rep for being "muscle bound", or "inflexible". Isn't it about time to show them how wrong they are?

Stretching also helps burn off calories. Yes, it even burns off calories, though very little. You would probably burn of about 75 calories an hour, which is not very much. But the main reason to stretch is because when you work out, you contract your muscles, and they become tight. You need to stretch to loosen them up and help them grow.