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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 - Eat Right - Sports Nutrition Advice for Athletes
Sports Nutrition
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Olympic athletes know how to eat and drink for sports performance and recovery. It can be a complicated process and many athletes work with nutritionists and coaches to find the perfect balance of calories and nutrients that work best for them. Even the most complicated food plans, though, share these sports nutrition basics.
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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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