Football season has already begun and here you are reading a magazine. Have you even started working out? Yeah, that’s what we thought. Not to worry, you can get into top spectator shape and bring respect to the position of sofa-viewing Cardinal fanatic with six simple exercises.
Get to work!
FIELD GOAL HIGH FIVES
With a game-viewing pal, push off each other's hands in a congratulatory motion. Work up to two sets of 13 to match the 26 field goal attempts Stanford made last season.
CHEESE CURLS
Fans need energy. Contract biceps as you pass munchies from bowl to mouth. Remember to breathe.
SIX-PACK LIFTS
Viewing-party nosh is zone defense at its best. Whatever food or beverage item you are assigned to bring, carry it into the living room like a pro. Twelve reps of lifts will get you through regular season games.
THE TOUCHDOWN
With 56 touchdowns last year, you'll need core strength to make it through the season.
Sit up, raise arms and lean forward to engage abdominal muscles. Work the diaphragm with vocalizations of your choice. Watch your heart rate, these are taxing.
AUDIBLES
If the neighbors aren't watching the game, they will be after you perfect your yells. To practice screaming at near-stadium volume, turn the vacuum cleaner on and let loose.
ALL RIGHT NOW BURPEE
Cardinal fans are prepared to jump at any moment. From standing, squat to retrieve a snack, then push up quickly into a full "Woo!"
