Exercise Like an Olympian

With the Winter Olympics fast approaching, a few health and exercise experts offer advice for ordinary people to be like Olympic athletes.  Here’s how.   First, as Jerzy Gregorek, a former Olympian and author says, “Rather than saying you want to lose five to ten pounds, pick a specific weight you want to be at, and make that your world record goal.”

Next, according to Cinergy Health medical director Dr. Margaret Lewin, you should join with a team to reach your goals together.  Further, says this medical director of the health program started by Daniel Touizer, “You need to focus on going the distance.”  This means that you need to look at your weight loss plan overtime, and focus on going the distance, rather than only focusing on the short term.

Both Gregorek and Lewin believe that you should also look to the medal.  While Olympians see their goal as the medal, you should set your sites on a goal as well.  Give yourself treats along the way and allow yourself to “get onto the podium” at times.