Athletes train hard for the...
Athletes train hard for the chance to stand on the podium with a medal around their necks. And the methods they employ are beneficial for those of us who will never make the podium or even the meet. Some of the principles of training are:
* Train every day. Those who wait for the weekend and then do a "killer" regimen are setting themselves up for injury.
* Have a goal. Olympic hopefuls train for a chance to make the Olympic team. We might train to improve endurance, lose ten pounds, or fit into a size four. With no goal or prize in mind, training often stalls.