Single Leg Squats: Start with your legs about shoulder width apart. Extend one leg straight out while bending the opposite knee. Reach with the hand that is on the side your knee is bending. You want to try and make a parallel line with the extended knee and your outreached hand. (TIP: Lean forward so your weight is pushing towards your extended leg to stay balanced) 3-4 sets of 10
The Viking prides itself in being a magazine full of athletes. This issue we decided to explore what makes us athletes and how we prepare our bodies for competition. We spoke to Brian Fox and Nick Weiss, two certified personal trainers at Equinox Fitness Club, in Palo Alto, as well as Aaron Ryan, Equinox’s fitness manager.
CORE
Classic Plank: Prop yourself up on your elbows. Keep them shoulder width apart. Your body should be parallel with the ground. 4 sets of 30 seconds on the plank and 30 seconds off
Side Plank: Prop yourself up on one elbow or if you prefer, hold yourself up with one arm extended. Extend the opposite arm straight into the air so it is perpendicular to the ground. 4 sets of 30 seconds on the plank and 30 seconds off
Scissor Kicks: Lie flat on your back with your legs resting on the ground also. Lift one leg as high as you can, but keep both knees straight. Alternate legs in a "scissor" motion. 4 sets of 30
LEGS
Side Lateral Lunge Squats: Start with your feet about a foot wider than shoulder width apart. Start to lean to one side so your weight is on your heel. Make sure to push your hips back. Then do the same to the other side. (TIP: If you are having a hard time, keep your hands on your hips or reach to the ground as you lunge) 3-4 sets of 15
Single Leg Squats: Start with your legs about shoulder width apart. Extend one leg straight out while bending the opposite knee. Reach with the hand that is on the side your knee is bending. You want to try and make a parallel line with the extended knee and your outreached hand. (TIP: Lean forward so your weight is pushing towards your extended leg to stay balanced) 3-4 sets of 10
Burpee: Start in a squat position with your hands on the floor in front of you. Shoot your legs back into pushup position.
Return your feet to that squat position and shoot up, jumping as high off the ground from squat position.
Editor’s Note: The exercises expressed above reflect the advice given to the author by certified personal trainers. The Viking does not necessarily endorse these exercises, and will not take responsibility for an injury resulting from the decision to partake in them.
Talia is one of the senior Business Managers on staff. She is also a contributing photographer.  Talia danced for a couple of years but stopped during her junior year. Talia is also the Associated Student Body Social Commissioner. In her free time she likes to hang out with friends, take pictures and take long walks on the beach. She also volunteers at Make-A-Wish Foundation.
