So, what does it actually take to qualify for the Olympics? US Olympic swimmer Cammile Adams is headed to the 2016 trials now and has a lot to say about the matter. From her perspective, it takes hours upon hours of well-planned training, a protein-heavy diet, tons of sleep, some country music, a lot of coffee, and a little chocolate.
We chatted with the 24-year-old athlete, as she's just begun tapering her superintense training schedule in preparation for the Rio trials. Here's what her program has looked like — training, nutrition, and stress management.
Cammile has had a crazy schedule for her training — she referred to herself as an "OCD planner" and has her week planned out down to the hour. She's swimming every day, and three of those days, she doubles up. Three times each week she's also lifting at the gym, and when she's not lifting, she's getting a little cardio in.
Here's a look at a day in the life of Cammile.
Total workout time: Six hours per day.
Eating the right foods is crucial to ensuring Cammile can train efficiently (and often) and also to keeping lean and light in the pool. Here are her key tips.
As you might expect, gearing up for the Olympic trials comes with an incredible amount of pressure, both internal and external. We talked to Cammile about what she does to balance everything and stay sane. The key? Proper recovery, me time, and a bit of healthy indulgences.
It's so far from easy, but she is making this whole Olympic life look effortless. Stay tuned and watch Cammile as the swimming trials begin on June 26. We're rooting for you, Cammile!