Planking

The plank is one of the most versatile and effective exercises there is!  So much can be done to change up this simple exercise to into something new and it is an exercise that can be completed throughout your pregnancy.  Of course, the further along you are the less intense your choices become :)  How many ways can you plank?

1. Plank Hold - Arms or feet on ball or foam roller.  Hold for 30-60 secs.
2. Plank Jacks - Hold plank position.  Jump legs out and in like a jumping jack.
3. Plank Reach - Reach arms, individually, overhead while maintaining the plank position.
4. Hovers - Plank on elbows.  Move elbows out and in.
5. Hip Drops- Plank on elbows. Twist core so the front of right hip touches the ground.  Return to start and repeat on the other side.
6. Mogels - Plank on hands.  Jump both feet in to the right.  Jump back to starting position.  Jump both feet in to the left.
7. Spiders - Move from plank on hands to plank on elbows.  Repeat.
8. Plank Toe Touch - Plank on hands.  Raise right arm and left leg.  Touch hand to toe.  Repeat on other side.
9. Plank Leg Lift - Alternately lift legs.
10. Mountain Climbers - Plank on hands.  Draw right knee to chest. Switch.  Now speed it up!