Easy Core Workout for Women: Plank and Variations

Learn how to do the plank and variations, part of an easy core workout for women, in this fitness video. Expert: Erin Sharoni

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Hey, my name is Erin and I'm a former US Junior Olympic swim coach and personal trainer and fitness is my passion so I cannot wait to share it with you guys. So, everyone knows the plank, right? Pop into your flat tabletop. A nice variation is to roll over onto your side and you can hold like that. You can also stagger the feet to make it a little bit easier. Make sure that you're straight. You're not sagging and you can pulse there. And then, you can bring it back to the center and come to the other side, making sure that when you switch, you always come back to the center plank so your core is always deactivated. It's not that easy.

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  • Erin Sharoni

    Erin Sharoni is the sideline reporter for "CNBC Sports Biz: Game On" with Darren Rovell. She is also the sideline reporter for St. John's men's basketball during the 2011-12 season. Erin made her debut in the sports broadcasting world in 2010 as the St. John's basketball sideline reporter for games airing on RedStormSports.com, the official website of St. John's athletics. Born and raised in New York City, Erin's passion for sports runs deep as an outspoken fan and an avid athlete. Erin is a former U.S. Junior Olympic-certified swim coach, personal trainer, dancer and fitness competitor, and is and AANC Certified Nutritional Consultant.