You are here  Fitness Secrets of Olympic Athletes  10 tips for
training like a world-class athlete.  With the 2014 Winter
Olympics in full swing, and of course, action-packed, everyone
always wonders, 'how do these guys (and girls) work out?' Well,
while Olympic competitors are the pinnacle of athletic
perfection, there are several “secrets” of Olympic training that
can boost any fitness program, no matter the level. American
Council on Exercise spokesperson Todd Durkin offers up 10 tips
for training like an Olympic athlete:   The Men's Fitness
Hydration Center>>>  Sleep is absolutely essential: High-level
athletes that are training hard need 8-10 hours sleep. Focus on
quality of sleep by going to bed before 11 p.m. for optimal
hormonal release don’t use a computer or watch TV within 30
minutes of sleeping to avoid affects of electromagnetic waves
and make your sleeping environment as dark as possible.  How to
Sleep Better Tonight>>>  Proper warm-up and recovery: After 10
minutes of a light jog or jump rope s