Ariel Szilagyi

Ken Burkland Workout Program (Phase 1)

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Hey Ken, Excited to get you started on our first workout program! The focus over the next four weeks is to support proper posture, knee stability, balance, full-body strength, hip mobility, and power for dunking, all while keeping longevity in mind so your body stays strong and resilient over time. Each session starts with a warm-up to get your joints moving, activate key muscles, and prep your body for efficient movement. From there, we hit correctives to improve ankle mobility, thoracic extension, scapular stability, and core control—foundational elements that will translate into better strength and performance. Then we move into the meat of the workout which features two circuits and we finish off with a little stretch at the end. This program is designed with three workouts per week, each with a different focus: 1. Anterior Strength + Core – Pressing, squatting, and deep core activation to improve stability and power. 2. Posterior Strength + Core – Back, glutes, and shoulder stability work to reinforce posture and strength. 3. Full-Body + Plyometrics – Compound movements and power drills to help translate your strength into every day functionality and on-court performance. Stick with it, trust the process, and let’s get you feeling unstoppable. Let me know how it’s going! Ariel

Goal:
Strength

Weight lifting, Functional, Full Body

4 weeks program 3 days/week 60-90 mins

Level:
Intermediate

Goal:
Strength

Weight lifting, Functional, Full Body

4 weeks program 3 days/week 60-90 mins

Level:
Intermediate

Workouts

W1/D1

5.0

W1/D2

5.0

W1/D3

5.0

W2/D1

5.0

W2/D2

5.0

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Here's what some of Ariel's clients have to say:

"Over the last year and a half of working with Ariel, the improvements in my overall strength and form have been noticeable. Beyond just strength, though, Ariel has helped me understand how to think about my physical fitness holistically and long-term. I’ve recommended Ariel to other friends and would absolutely recommend her for her services."

Mike, Co-Founder of Instagram

"After the birth of my first child, Ariel helped me rehab my core in such a thoughtful way, and now I’m feeling so much better and stronger (stronger than I was before pregnancy!). My partner and I have also benefited from Ariel’s nutritional coaching services, as she’s helped us find clean and filling meals that can be prepped in an hour and last all week. Working with Ariel has been a huge improvement on my overall health and well-being, and look forward to working with her for many years to come."

Laura, Founder of Anansi

"Ariel really knows me; she gets me. I really appreciate the time we spend talking during our coaching sessions. Since working with Ariel, I’ve lost 15 pounds, I sleep better, I feel better, my skin is improving, I wake up in the morning without an alarm, and that is honestly a miracle. If you are looking to take your health to the next level, I can not recommend a better person to help than Ariel. She’s the best."

Heather, Fitness Professional

Mike, Co-Founder of Instagram

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About Ariel Szilagyi

Certified Personal Trainer & Functional Nutrition Coach

Ariel is the founder of an Executive Health Coaching practice based in San Francisco, CA that specializes in the holistic prevention and reversal of burnout. Ariel’s unique, integrative approach blends science-based strategies across multiple disciplines to identify and address the psychological and physical root causes burnout. Ariel is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Functional Movement Specialist, Animal Flow Instructor, Pre & Postnatal Certified, and Kettlebell Certified. She is also a nationally-recognized author and speaker, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Precision Nutrition Coach, and holds a BA in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara. Over the last 10+ years, Ariel has worked with over 200 executives, founders, and top performers in Silicon Valley to reach unprecedented heights, both personally and professionally.

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