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.
As in most arm balances, arm strength is something of a factor here but it's really all about core strength. All those deep abdominal muscles are what give you the control to do balancing postures. And doing plank (correctly) is a great way to build them. Next stop, crow pose! To get the most out of plank, you need to use your abs to support your body's midsection, keeping that straight line of energy from the crown of your head to your heels. Increasing your hold time in plank is another good way to build strength.