A true test

> Men’s Volleyball faces
Mariners test next week

Davie Wong
Sports Editor

 

I a match up that many have marked
on their calendars. The VIU Mariners
are coming to visit the Royals, and it’s
going to be a great match up. While
playoffs are guaranteed for both the
teams, the match will really be a test for
the Royals. The Mariners, the top team
in the PACWEST, and fourth best team
in the CCAA, represent the top flight of
competition. With two weeks until the
end of the season, this matchup may be
an indication of how the Royals shape up
come time for the playoffs.

The Douglas squad is coming into
the Mariners matchup off of a tight
matchup against the Camosun Chargers
the week before. A split result saw the
Royals go 3-1 in both games, with the
game going both ways. Offensively, the
team looks good to go. With weapons
like Justin Faester, Devon Dunn, Jerry
Yan, and Johnson Yi, the Royals can
never really be too short on swinging
arms.

However, one of the concerns that
was brought to attention during their
loss was their defence. It’s no secret that

accomplish correctly, and even harder to
really nail down. But the Royals are not
easily deterred. Watch for them to be
pulling out new plays and trying to make
things happen, as if the matchup is like
any other.

Meanwhile, the Mariners will be
coming in off of a couple of postponed
games. Whether or not they play those
game this week will be crucial to the
Royals chances. If they do end up

 

 

the Royals to do them in. If they don’t?
Well, the Royals will be playing a VIU
squad coming off what is essentially a
bye-week.

At their best, the VIU Mariners
might actually be a National contender.
They nearly have it all. And the
difference between this year’s squad
and last year’s squad is immense. |
don’t expect them to pull any punches,
nor take any shortcuts. They may elect

Photo by Davie Wong

through the game, or not even play them
at all, but that would be their downfall.
The Royals, while looking humble, are
actually quite efficient at dispatching
complacent opponents.

Having gone 4-2 in the last three
weeks, the Royals are coming in hot
handed. If they can even manage to take
a game of the Mariners, I’d consider that
a huge stepping stone. Because when

the Royals struggle with going from set
pieces to a free-form defence. It’s hard to

Work out while you put out

> Six most athletic sex positions

playing, the fatigue could be enough for

Jessica Berget making this one of the more athletic positions on

 

  
   
  
 

Staff Writer this list.
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hate working out, but I love having sex. So, what .
Cowgirl

better thing to combine my workouts than sex?
Fortunately—if you're getting any—sex can be a pretty
intense physical activity, so here are just some athletic
sexual positions that can be used as a workout, or even
just to work up a good sweat.

Whichever cowgirl
or cowboy you are,
this position will

leave your gluteus

Missionar maximized.
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Turns out, the most vanilla position is the best position —_ standard

for your core. Since there
is quite a bit of
thrusting

Cowgirl position,
the person on top
has their legs firmly placed

which

will

help improve your

core strength over time. There are
advantages for both participants, whether you're on
top or bottom. Planking yourself over your partner
while you're on top is a great way to work out

your quadriceps, your abdomen, and even the
gluteus maximus. If you're on bottom,
thrusting into your partner while
squeezing your buttocks is a great
way to work out

your glutes.

The Wheelbarrow

It’s not the sexiest name for a
sex position, but it is a fun one,
and one that requires a lot of
upper body strength for both
participants. This position will
leave your shoulders burning, as if you
were just lifting weights at the gym,

J mee on bottom has the option to thrust upwards,
also engaging their core, as well as their pelvic area.

Stand and Deliver

You won't be needing a bed for
this position, making it great
for an afternoon quickie, or
for when you just can’t wait
to get back home.
This one enables
both participants
to utilize their
upper body
strength, as whoever
is the stander must
lift their partner for
a period of time. The
leg and core muscles
are also engaged as
the stander must both
keep their balance and
thrust into their partner

   
  
   
  

 

to rest some of their players halfway

involved, your on the bed or floor and thrusts up and down, which

core muscles a ~~ Ne engages their core, butt and even their thighs. This
GL Be BA n x2 me position works up quite the sweat (believe me), so you

engaged, may as well stay home from the gym. Meanwhile, the

playoffs come along, one game is all it
takes.

simultaneously. This is also a great upper body workout
for the receiver as they hold onto their partner, and
work their core to keep themselves balanced.

The Lotus

If youre looking for a
more up-close and
intimate position
to work your core
and butt, look no
further. Similar
to the missionary
position, the lotus
position engages
your core muscles
and works your
glutes as you
thrust into your
partner.

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Bridge

If you're skipping the gym to have sex, this is your go to

position. This pose is not recommended for amateurs

or for banging on the daily, as it requires

quite a bit of strength. Using

all four limbs to hold up

your own body, your
partner holds up
your lower body
and thrusts into
you, working

out almost all

the essential

muscles. Your

biceps, triceps,

abdomen, quads,

glutes, and calves

are all at play

here as you try

to stabilize yourself, making this the most athletic

position on our list.

  
  

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