Bodyweight Plank

Welcome to your Workout of the Week!  GI Roseville will highlight this month’s workouts. 

Janelle Howard, Nurse Manager, will demonstrate exercises she feels are essential for the workplace.   With over 18 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Janelle has dedicated her career to promoting wellness. Her passion lies in helping others to optimize their wellbeing and become the best version of themselves.  The better we care for ourselves the better we can care for others. She uses fitness to maximize her physical capabilities while also supporting her mental health.  Finally, she finds joy in helping others along in their journey. 

Janelle also teaches a 12:30pm boot camp class on most days at Eureka Hospital for KP employees during lunch.  Please reach out to her if you would like to attend!

Exercise: Bodyweight Plank.  

How to perform: Place your forearms and knees on the ground.  Inhale, lift your knees off the ground and keep your spine straight and entire body rigid.  Keep your back straight and brace your core while holding this position.  Avoid moving side to side and continue to breathe in and out through your nose. 

Duration: Hold for 10 seconds and repeat multiple times throughout the day.

Bodyweight Plank Flyer