Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is a flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae whose rhizome, ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice or a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual stems about a meter tall bearing narrow green leaves and yellow flowers.inger produces clusters of white and pink flower buds that bloom into yellow flowers. Because of its aesthetic appeal and the adaptation of the plant to warm climates, ginger is often used as landscaping around subtropical homes.
Stiff As a Board. Even for the short amount of time you stay in the plank exercise, your body is engaged through your arms, chest and core. To do the exercise, simply lift yourself onto your arms so that your hands and toes touch the floor, keeping your body aligned from head to toe.
Stand with feet a little wider than shoulders (top left) ; squat down and place hands on floor in front of feet. Jump or walk feet back into plank position (middle), keeping body lengthened by tightening abs; hold for a count of 8. Do 2 push-ups (on your toes, if possible, or on your knees; bottom right); jump or walk feet toward hands, return to a low-squat position on feet, and stand up.