India, Aug. 28 -- Focusing on abs alone won't give you a strong core - planks are one of the most effective exercises to build stability, strength and endurance in your midsection. But here's the catch: sticking to the same plank variation every day can limit your progress, since it may not adequately challenge different core muscles. Repeating the same kind of exercises causes your body to plateau, which means it stops making progress in strength, muscle growth and endurance despite continued effort.

In her August 21 Instagram post, Riya Vyas, Founder of Unalome Yoga & Wellness Studio in Delhi and Co-Founder of SOL Wellness, recommends mixing up your routine with simple yet powerful tweaks that not only fire up your abs but also engage ...