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.
Plank Exercise #2: Side planks. 1  Balance your body on one forearm and the side of your foot. 2  For instance, balance on the left forearm and left side of your leg. 3  Lift your body gently and keep the other hand on your sides. 4  Feel the contraction in your abs and breathe.lank Exercise #1: Planks. 1  With a yoga mat, start off in the push-up position. 2  Contract your core in, gently get the toes curled and lengthen your spine. 3  Flex the abs muscles and feel a squeeze in your glute muscles. 4  Time yourself, stay in the position for 20-30 seconds and do 3-4 reps daily.