Will doing planks every day for a month help you lose weight?
Apr 08, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Whether doing planks for a month will lead to weight loss depends on individual circumstances. If you perform planks consistently for a month and also strictly control your diet by consuming more low-sugar, low-fat, and low-sodium foods, you may lose weight. However, if you do not maintain strict dietary control and frequently consume large amounts of high-calorie, high-fat foods—such as chocolate, cream cakes, and fatty meats—it may lead to fat accumulation, and you typically will not become slimmer.
In general, whether doing planks for a month will lead to weight loss depends on whether diet is strictly controlled. If diet is well controlled, one may lose weight; otherwise, weight loss is unlikely. The details are as follows:
1. Yes
Planks can help shape the muscles of the waist, abdomen, and buttocks. Performing planks consistently for a month while strictly controlling your diet—by eating more low-sugar, low-fat, and low-salt foods—can help maintain body shape and support weight loss, potentially resulting in weight reduction.
2. No
If you do planks for a month but do not control your diet, frequently consuming high-calorie, high-fat foods such as chocolate, cream cakes, and fatty meats, fat accumulation may occur. In this case, you typically won't lose weight and might even gain weight.
It is recommended to maintain healthy daily habits and engage in appropriate aerobic exercises such as running or jumping rope to promote fat burning and achieve weight-loss goals.
