Body-Peace Resolution Challenge #28: Hold a Plank for 2 Minutes

(Illustration: Emily Sundberg for Yahoo Health)

The Challenge: Hold a plank for 2 minutes!

The Benefit: Holding a plank is a very challenging move that tests your mental ability. Most people can hold a plank for 2 minutes, but about halfway through you will doubt that. Make a commitment to yourself that you’re going to hold it for 2 minutes, and don’t give in until you do it. Note that yes, if you feel some kind of major danger in harming your body, please stop shy of 2 minutes. But if you are simply feeling “the challenge,” stick with it! It’s a really remarkable feeling to say “I did THAT!”

- Holly Perkins, CSCS, women’s strength-training expert and author ofLift to Get Lean

Each day in the month of January, we’re issuing a #bodypeaceresolution challenge from one of our favorite health experts. Follow along, and be sure to share your own body-positive moments —a nourishing meal, self-care ritual, gym triumph, filter-free selfie, etc.—on social media using the hashtag #bodypeaceresolution