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So!  Sheik is not the bulkiest character in the world.  As a tribe of rogues, the Sheikah initially seem ill-suited for guardians of the crown.  But, by remaining stealthy, illusive, and quick, the Sheikah are able to anticipate and react to threats more nimbly and with greater precision than, say, an army of knights.  Knights have their place on the battlefield, but as bodyguards of the royal family, the Sheikah have no peer.

Note: This workout is split into four tiers in order to easily plug into the RPG Fitness workout system.

Level 1 (beginner): 3×5-10 Kneeling pushups 3×5-10 Chair-assisted pullups 3×5-10 Bodyweight Squats 3×5-10 Crunches 3×5-10 Second Planks Level 2 (intermediate: 3×5-10 Pushups 3×5-10 Pullups 3×5-10 Bodyweight Squats 3×5-10 Second Handstands (against wall) 3×5-10 Kneeling Ab Wheel Rollouts 3×10-20 Second Planks 3×10 Second Front Lever Level 3 (advanced): 5×5-10 Spiderman Pushups 5×5-10 Pullup/Chinup Swaps 5×5-10 Bodyweight Squats 5×5-10 Second Handstands (against wall) 5×5-10 Kneeling Ab Wheel Rollouts 5×20-30 Second Planks 5×10 Second Front Lever Level 4 (Sheikah): 5×10-25 Spiderman Pushups 5×10-25 Pullup/Chinup Swaps 5×5-10 One-Legged Squats 5×10-20 Second Handstands (freestanding) 5×5-10 Standing Ab Wheel Rollouts 5×20-30 Second Planks 5×10 Second Front Lever

Level 1 (beginner): 3×5-10 Jumping Jacks 3×5-10 Criss-Cross Jumping Jacks 3×5-10 Paddle Jumping Jacks 3×10 second sprints Level 2 (intermediate): 5×5-10 Jumping Jacks 5×5-10 Criss-Cross Jumping Jacks 5×5-10 Paddle Jumping Jacks 5×10 Second Sprints Level 3 (advanced): 5×10-20 Jumping Jacks 5×10-20 Criss-Cross Jumping Jacks 5×10-20 Paddle Jumping Jacks 5×15 Second Sprints Level 4 (Sheikah): 5×25-50 Jumping Jacks 5×25-50 Criss-Cross Jumping Jacks 5×25-50 Paddle Jumping Jacks 5×25-50 Second Sprints

Strength Notes:Shiek’s abilities, like needle and manriki weaponry, as well as her high levels of agility, and lightning-fast martial arts, all require serious body management skills.  This comes down to, above all else, a solid core.  In the strength workout we advocate lots of core work, as well as sticking to strictly bodyweight-related exercises to minimize hypertrophy (which triggers more bulky muscle grown), and increase awareness and ability at moving one’s own body.  On the “Front Lever” sections here, just follow the progressions in the article linked, and perform whatever level you’re at.

Cardio Notes:In keeping with the fast and nimble theme, we’re going to be sticking mostly with plyometric-based cardio movements here.  Jumping rope can be substituted in for the jumping jacks, however I personally prefer jumping jacks, especially the different styles listed here, to emphasize a focus on fast, sure footwork.  The Sheikah are supposed to be quick and precise, darting from threat to threat and eliminating them quickly and precisely.

The Schedule

Day 1: Strength
Day 2: Cardio OR Agility Drills
Day 3: Rest
Day 4: Strength
Day 5: Cardio OR Agility Drills
Day 6: Strength
Day 7: Rest

Pretty straight forward here.  As usual, take an extra day of rest when you’re starting out if you need to.  At advanced levels, feel free to throw in some low-impact activity on your rest days like a light jog or a hike.  If you have martial arts practice (and you should), just practice as usual.  You might have an easier time scheduling things so that you don’t have a strength day on a day of martial arts practice, but then again it might not bother you (depends on what your school is like) Whoah whoah whoah!  What’s “Agility Drills,” Dan?  Well, I suppose you’ll just have to tune in on Sunday to see the video posts… (which would normally go up on Saturday but I have a wedding totally crashing my plans tomorrow)

So yeah, there’s the Sheik workout. As always, feel free to pop in on the forums if you’ve got any questions (or ask in the comments below). Normally a video post would be going up tomorrow, but unfortunately, as I mentioned, I’ve got a wedding kind of screwing those plans up, so look forward to a VIDEO BONANZA on Sunday! Until then, remember to live boldly, change the world, and continue to be awesome!

Dan “DaRatmastah” Wallace