What an Olympian Eats: Zach Schluender
Think Michael Phelps‘ diet is crazy?He is not the only one who likes his calories in high numbers. Phelps needs more calories than other athletes because swimming is cardio-driven, but other athletes of his caliber also have a high caloric intake. And yes, Phelps’ diet is pretty insane.
While most people struggle to cut back on calories, Zach Schluender, one of Team USA’s top Olympic weight lifters, has to make sure he is eating enough. Why?
In order to maximize size and strength while fueling his world-class workouts, the 6′3″, 275-pound Schluender needs to take in 6,000 to 7,000 calories a day.
Think you would be up to the task? [source: Men's Health]
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