They stay consistent
With Olympians, theres no such thing as an I just dont feel like it day.
Sticking to a routine and staying persistent are key in my daily training grind to reach my peak performance.
Norman also incorporates a gratitude practice into her everyday routine.
Of course, thats not to say it always comes naturally, even for Olympians.
It also means showing up in the same way consistently, even when youre feeling more tired than usual.
This includes showing up to training, even when they arent feeling up to it.
men’s captain for the Team USA Water Polo Team
For Skinner, visualization was also a key part of training, not just competition.
Many Olympic athletes combine these visualization and mindfulness practices as part of mental preparation for the Games.
Mental preparation is just as vital as physical training, Eaton says.
Putting myself under constant stress in practice makes it a lot easier to execute come game time.
Nikita Ducarroz, BMXer
3.
The key to success is getting back on track after you fail and forgiving yourself.
This simple shift has made the entire experience more enjoyable and paved the way to success, Jones adds.
Gold medals arent won overnightor even in a year or two.
Dont get discouraged by lack of achievement.
men’s captain for the Team USA Water Polo Team
Stay consistent and hopeful and the results will come.
Sleep is our bodys primary source of mental and physical recovery, Manoel says.
Many Olympic athletes also arent afraid to try something new when it comes to boosting their recovery.
I spend a lot of time optimizing my sleep as well and have it down to a science.
However, the best athletes know that staying positive is key to success.
For me, its all about the passion, not just the necessity, Eaton says.
Kemper also applies Olympic training strategies to workouts by setting mini goals throughout.
I found that accountability through community has been huge, Saron says.
My friends and I have a group chat where we all share our meals and habits.
The right crew can also help you stay encouraged when youre ready to give up.
That accountability can keep you moving forward, even in your own day-to-day training.
Remember that a little progress everyday leads to a mountain of improvement in a few weeks or months.
Dont get discouraged by lack of achievement.
Stay consistent and hopeful and the results will come.
Jaime Czarkowski, artistic swimmer
9.
The same goes for dishes piling up in the kitchen.
This is extremely valuable in improving in the long term and short term, Czarkowski says.
For Hallock, pushing further often unlocks new reasons to keep training.
I believe that you are never truly as tired as you may think you are, Hallock says.
Overall, Olympians get comfortable working out at maximum effort in their everyday routines.
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