Olympic training
World-class athletic conditioning
Olympic training is the rigorous, specialized preparation athletes undertake to compete at the Olympic Games.
It typically involves years of intensive physical conditioning, technical skill development, and mental preparation under expert coaches: She moved across the country to pursue Olympic training.
The phrase suggests elite-level dedication and sacrifice, and extends figuratively to any exceptionally demanding preparation regimen: Getting ready for the bar exam felt like Olympic training.
- athleteSports competitor
- gold medalistCompetition's top performer
- goldElement seventy-nine
- medalMetal honor token
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
sweat · discipline · coach · track · gymnasium · stamina · sacrifice · early mornings · mental toughness · dedication · trials · podium · world record · photo finish · sprints · weights · regimen · drills
- sports historygold medals, gold medalists, World Cup, Super Bowl, Super Bowl history
- fencing lessonsbeginner lessons, private lessons, group lessons, footwork drills, blade work
- physical educationPE, gym class, PE class, physical education, physical fitness
Olympic trainingsedentary lifestyle
Habitual physical inactivity
leisurely stroll · inactivity · gentle stretching · taking it easy · minimal effort
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