You, too, can have a body like an Olympian.

Liz Lewis — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:12:27 +0000

With the Olympic Games at full force now, everywhere you turn – TV, newspapers, magazines, internet – there are stories about who’s winning what, how bad the beijing smog is, what to do in China, etc, etc.

And, of course, there are numerous stories about athletic ftness levels that focus on the idea that ‘you, too, could have a body like an Olympian’. Here’s two of my favorite articles.

CBS News gives us 10 Tips For An Olympic Body:

1. Know your body type
2. Determine your goals
3. Eat healthfully
4. Eat frequently, with a mixture of protein and carbohydrates at every meal
5. Watch the mirror, not the scale
6. Drink plenty of water
7. Ease into new exercises
8. Vary your activity, but include the weight room
9. Train regularly and consistently
10. Consider hiring a personal trainer

WebMD’s Olympics Body Pictures Slideshow features some of this year’s Olympians who share their training and diet secrets. They even let us in on their occasional indulgences ranging from root beer floats to chocolate chip cookie dough.

They make it all seem so simple….

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You, too, can have a body like an Olympian.