We hate them, you hate them, and we all hate them, but even though boards are universally despised, recent research shows we bear them with a grin. You provided a compelling reason.
a study Published in a magazine ASSN We investigated the effects of a 12-week core and pelvic muscle strength training program on patients battling long-term COVID-19 infection. Researchers employed the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) and found that 90.5% of the 21 participants suffered from debilitating fatigue before starting the program.
However, after just 12 weeks of strength training, the research group not only showed significant improvements in core muscle activation, but also reported a sharp drop in MFIS scores and a marked reduction in fatigue levels. This suggests that planks are not just a punishment handed down by PT, but may be a truly helpful tool for increasing energy levels and even recovering from illness.
