DonnaJean Wilde, 59, holds Guinness World Records for the longest plank and most push-ups by a woman. She can plank for 4.5 hours and do 1,575 push-ups in an hour. She shared tips on how to get and ...

Most athletes now know that core training with planking exercises can improve athletic performance, and many have added it to their routines with the hopes of a great return on their investment.

While record-setting athletes hold plank for hours on end, a new study shows that successful core training means doing more with less (Photo: Thinkstock) You probably don’t know that Tom Hoel held a ...

There are several types of planks that can be done to strengthen the core muscles. From knee planks for beginners to reverse planks for advanced exercisers, core strengthening exercises can be ...

Achieving a two-minute plank is attainable through smart habits, not just brute strength. Focus on perfect form, controlled ...

Move over traditional lifting; this single underrated compound exercise targets your core, back, and shoulders simultaneously ...

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Have you noticed planking seems to make time slow down? Besides being a time machine, planking has many benefits that go far beyond just being a replacement exercise for sit-ups, crunches and leg ...

The fitness world has embraced a new champion in core training, and traditional sit-ups have taken a backseat. The plank, despite its deceivingly simple appearance, has captured worldwide attention ...

May 23 (UPI) --A Montreal fitness enthusiast attending an Illinois event broke a Guinness World Record by holding the plank post for 4 hours and 20 minutes. Dana Glowacka, a Montreal yoga instructor, ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A 62-year old man from Illinois has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest planking session after holding the position for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds. 8 On Your ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – At 62 years old, George Hood is proving age is just a number and it’s never too late to get into the best shape of your life. “That’s what the world knows me now, currently for ...