OLYMPIC ATHLETES: HOW DO THEY TRAIN?

 n this Olympic year one wonders every now and then what it would be like to be one of these amazing athletes. This is something that many a child dreamed of. Most of the time, these dreams were pushed aside for other goals, another training or another career pushing themselves to the fore. Ultimately, however, it takes more than excellent fitness or good health to rise to the Olympic elite.

 

determination

In order to be able for keep up on these levels and to carry out competitions, you need a good dose of determination. The athlete has to give himself completely to the sport in order to learn all the necessary skills over the years. Most of the time, great sacrifices are made in other areas of life such as family, holidays or hobbies. Sure - someone who approaches his discipline with an honest passion also finds it easier with these victims.

How do you find the right determination for your workout? Meditate on it, focus on your goals and what you want to achieve.

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"If you fail to prepare , you're prepare to fail" - Mark Spitz, USA gold medalist in swimming

Competitive spirit

Without a fighting spirit, no athlete would ever get better or get the idea of ​​wanting to be the best. That is also the essence of Olympia: the ambition of each individual. Feed your fighting spirit and do your training together with a friend: Which of you can do more repetitions?

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“You've got to look for tough competition. You've got to want to beat the best. " –Grete Waitz, Norwegian marathon runner

Lots of practice

Practice makes perfect: Successful athletes have decades of training experience. And it's not about leisurely workouts: To get to the Olympics, you need many hours a day, good trainers and different exercises to learn the necessary skills. These workouts can be grueling and push the athlete to their limit every day in order to keep developing. Exercising this hard all the time isn't a must, but try to stick to a regular schedule. Ongoing exercise and success will improve your performance and keep your body in top shape.

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"You have to train your mind and spirt like you train your body." -Bruce Jenner, USA medalist in the decathlon

talent

It is not absolutely necessary, but of course an advantage: talent. All those who have the respective sport in their nature, of course, find it easier and make progress easier - especially than someone who only starts sport later in life.

When you train, make movements that you also need in everyday life. This is how you give your body the strength it needs for your routine.

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“I didn't set out to beat the world; I just set out to do my absolute best. " –Al Oerter, gold medalist in the disc throw