For theseOlympic athletes, 2016 was an epic year, and theyre definitely not slowing down.
Biles, the most decorated Americangymnastin history, dominated the Games and won five medals.
Still, she approaches every meet like its her firstwith the focus and energy to set new records.
Paul Jung
Up your flexibilitywith these stretches from physical therapist and athletic trainer Carrie Gaerte, who works withUSA Gymnastics.
Lift chin and look up as you extend upper back.
Reach behind left thigh with both hands and gently pull toward chest.
Water Polo player Kami Craig, Courtney Mathewson and KK Clark.
Hold 30 seconds; release for 1 rep. Do 3 reps per side.
Achilles ExtensionStart in a lunge with both knees bent 90 degrees.
Straighten back leg and bring heel to floor.
Paul Jung
Hold 20 seconds; return to start for 1 rep. Do 3 reps per side.
Use these to keep group training fun and focused.
Leveled PlankStart in ahigh plank.
Hurdlers Kristi Castlin, Nia Ali and Brianna Rollins.
Lower elbows to floor one at a time.
Step right foot up, then bring left foot to meet it.
Return to start for 1 rep. Do 3 sets of 8 reps, alternating starting foot.
Step JumpStand in front of step, feet hip-width apart.
Marouliss coach, Valentin Kalika, suggests these to increasetotal-body strength.
Push-UpStart in a high plank.
Lower chest to floor, keeping elbows close to body.
Pull dumbbells to ribs, squeezing shoulder blades and keeping elbows close to body.
Lower for 1 rep. Do 3 sets of 8 reps.
Pause SquatStand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart.Squatuntil thighs are parallel to floor.
Hold 3 seconds, then return to start for 1 rep. Do 2 sets of 12 reps.
When these hurdlers surge forward, they leave nothing back at the start line.
Rollins and Castlins coach, Lawrence Johnson, likes these to boostspeed.
Hill SprintStart at bottom of a hill or on a treadmill at 5 percent incline.
Rocket JumpStand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, arms at sides.
Squat until thighs are nearly parallel to floor.
