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How to Train Like an Olympian
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide
Updated: November 14, 2009
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Train Like an Olympian - Build a Foundation of Fitness
Build Fitness
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Depending upon what your current fitness level is, it can take as long as six weeks to build a solid fitness base. This period involves slowly building endurance, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning. Start your training program with slow, steady aerobic sessions and light weight lifting. If you don't know the Principles of Exercise Science, this is a good time to brush up.
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- Train Like an Olympian - Set a Goal and Make a Plan
- Train Like an Olympian - Build a Foundation of Fitness
- Train Like an Olympian - Eat Right - Sports Nutrition Advice for Athletes
- Train Like an Olympian - Perfect Your Sports Technique
- Train Like an Olympian - Build Strength
- Train Like an Olympian - Rest and Recover the Right Way
- Train Like an Olympian - Peak for Big Events
- Train Like an Olympian - Get a Coach or Trainer
- Train Like an Olympian - Mix It Up in the Off Season
- Train Like an Olympian - Develop Your Mental Game
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