With the Rio 2016 Olympics now well underway, many of us are left gawking at the TV screen, wondering, "How do they do it?"
Well, with the help of a nutritionist and an expert trainer, we reveal the secrets of an Olympic athlete's workout that you can use.
Let's face it, Olympians are basically super humans, but actually, you'll be surprised to know that there are a few basic tips and tricks of Olympic training that we can steal and use to boost our own workouts.
It's probably one of the more obvious secrets, but that doesn't take away the truth that's behind it – being committed plays a huge role when it comes to working out and is one of the major factors that contributes to being successful.
''It takes commitment to the task that you're going to perform in,'' explains Dr Brickley.
''Whether you're racing throughout the year or racing for a big competition, it requires numerous things: timing, planning, a focus on nutrition, the psychology of the sport and body awareness."
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