What are the secrets to their success?
How do they build and maintain their strength?
Getting an early start means ample time for slotting multiple practices and training sessions into their days.
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I practiceliterally all I do in the morning is practice,Chiles explains.
They all start their day with a bowl of oatmeal.
This choice of morning meal easily keeps these athletes satisfied until lunchtime.
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Plus,oatmealis packed with fiber and prebiotics, both of which are beneficial for gut health.
Frombaked oatmealto overnight oats, you cant go wrong with this delicious and healthy breakfast.
I love berries,Ledecky shares.
Just getting some extra fruit or vegetables in, thats usually my snack.
I keep it very light and straightforward when it comes to snacking.
Fruit and nuts seem to be the most popular snacks among these athletes.
And pairing the two makes for a fiber- and protein-packed combo to help you stay satisfied and energized.
Hydrationis also essential to these athletes, especially during a hot summer in Paris.
Sparkling water and seltzer is a good way for me to get my hydration in,she says.
Recovery Is Key
Recovery looks different for every Olympian.
For Chiles, its wearing compression garments to increase blood circulation in her legs.
Richardson starts her post-training playlist as she walks off the track.
And each athlete has their own form of me time thats a crucial part of the recovery process.
Leroux also spends her downtime readingor watchingLove Is Blind.
Shes also a mom, so relaxing is a must.
So I give a shot to fit in some good me time when I can.
High-Protein Meals?
And for elite athletes, protein is crucial to maintain the strength they have spent years building.
Her easy fix for a protein boost is to “put an egg on it.”
The other Olympians prioritize protein, too.
Before a match, you may find Gauff eating pasta with chicken and spinach for a balanced lunch.
Mewis go-tos are protein-packed sandwiches, like tuna or a simple peanut butter and jelly.
And Richardson starts her day with a simple plate of eggs or a protein shake.
