Meet the 80-year-old man who held a plank for 50 minutes — and learn how he stays fit

Meet the 80-year-old man who held a plank for 50 minutes — and learn how he stays fit

Fitness experts say people should be able to hold a plank for anywhere from 20 seconds up to two minutes, depending on their age. An 80-year-old Florida man has blown that goal out of the water, recently holding a plank for a whopping 50 minutes — 100 times longer than the average recommendation for his … Read more

How long you should be able to do a plank at every age, from 20s to 60+ — they’re good for more than just abs

How long you should be able to do a plank at every age, from 20s to 60+ — they’re good for more than just abs

When it comes to one exercise, being board stiff isn’t a bad thing. “Planks not only improve core strength but also engage multiple muscle groups, enhancing overall body coordination and stability,” said Phoenix Carnevale, a class experience leader at Life Time One Wall Street in Manhattan with more than 20 years in the fitness industry. … Read more

Grandmother of 12 breaks Guinness World Record for longest plank held at over 4.5 hours: ‘Like a dream’

Grandmother of 12 breaks Guinness World Record for longest plank held at over 4.5 hours: ‘Like a dream’

1, 2, 3… go!  A grandmother just broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position for a female.  DonnaJean Wilde is a 58-year-old mom of 5 and grandmother of 12 from Alberta, Canada, who can now add a world record to her resume.  The Canadian held the plank for just over … Read more

Disneyland’s ‘Pirates’ ride sinks in ‘hot mess’ viral video: ‘Walk the plank’

Disneyland’s ‘Pirates’ ride sinks in ‘hot mess’ viral video: ‘Walk the plank’

They were headed to Davy Jones’ locker. A TikTok has gone viral of Disneyland’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride sinking on Saturday. Passengers were stranded on the ride for nearly an hour before they were rescued by emergency personnel. The video — which was posted by a man named Justin on Saturday and has been … Read more