30 Days of Planking: Transform Your Core

What really happens if you hold a 60-second plank every day for 30 days? Days 1–3: your whole

body shakes, your shoulders burn and one minute feels like a bad joke. That’s your core

learning it actually has a job. By day 7, you still shake, but you survive

the full minute without collapsing. During the day, your posture feels a little less slouched.

By day 14, one minute feels manageable. You notice your midsection when

you stand, twist or reach for things, and your lower back complains less after

long sitting sessions. Day 30: you don’t suddenly have a six-pack, but your core is

clearly stronger, movements feel more stable and you catch yourself standing taller without thinking