{"id":1023,"date":"2008-08-21T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2008-08-21T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/getting-a-body-like-an-olympian\/"},"modified":"2008-08-21T08:00:09","modified_gmt":"2008-08-21T13:00:09","slug":"getting-a-body-like-an-olympian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/getting-a-body-like-an-olympian\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a Body Like an Olympian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Very few of us have the time (or discipline)\u00a0to train year after year like the Olympic athletes<\/a> do, but when it comes to their bodies, we would all love to have access to the secrets and training tips that sculpt these elite athletes into the phenomenal machines they are.<\/p>\n

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The experts at WebMD<\/a>\u00a0recently came\u00a0up with a list of ten things we all can do to get our bodies (kinda) looking like our favorite Olympians.\u00a0Here is\u00a0a look at\u00a0a few of their\u00a0suggestions that caught my eye:<\/p>\n

1. Know\u00a0what your body is best suited for:<\/strong>\u00a0So you’ve already signed up for a gymnastic class at your local\u00a0gym but you’re 5′ 7″. Not to\u00a0dash your hopes at a gold medal, but most gymnasts are\u00a0under 5 feet (Shawn Johnson is a petite 4’8″). They pack a lot of power and speed in those compact bodies.\u00a0The take-home message with this suggestion\u00a0is to\u00a0work with your body type<\/a>, not\u00a0against it. If you love to be active and want to invest some energy into\u00a0excelling at\u00a0an activity but don’t\u00a0know what you’re\u00a0suited for, seek the counsel\u00a0a trained exercise physiologist. He or she will be able to take a logical look at your body composition and\u00a0your muscle fibers to determine what kind of sport\u00a0you are\u00a0best suited for.<\/p>\n

2. The Power of Protein:<\/strong>\u00a0Much\u00a0attention has been placed on what the Olympic athletes eat<\/a> to maintain their endurance and keep them healthy. Every\u00a0piece of dietary advice from the athletes themselves, their personal\u00a0nutritionists or their trainers include the\u00a0“p” word: Protein. The key to developing\u00a0muscle and keeping your energy levels sustained throughout the\u00a0day, whether you’re\u00a0swimming four hours or sitting at your desk for four hours, is to include a lean protein source in each meal\u00a0or snack\u00a0you eat.<\/p>\n

For most of us, you can find out how many grams of protein you need by\u00a0dividing your body weight in pounds by 2.2. This will give you your weight in kilograms. Next, multiply this number by 1.5 to get\u00a0the average number of protein grams you should consume each\u00a0day. Many of the Olympic athletes are eating 3 to 5 times the amount of average protein intakes for their weight and size because of their training and physical needs, they require more.<\/p>\n

Have fun as you apply some of the tips and inspiration of these Olympic athletes into your own life. Make realistic goals for yourself and even though we may never sport abs <\/a>like Michael Phelps or Dara Torres, we can at least have a great time trying to achieve our own fitness goals. \u00a0<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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