Rest, recover, recharge: take a page from how Olympic athletes relax in their down time

Muscle & Fitness/Hers, August, 2004 by Dimity McDowell, Sarah Bowen Shea

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Believe it: Despite their grueling training schedules, the Olympians we spoke to still find time to veg out in front of the tube. Here are some of their favorite programs:

Alias

"If you call me during that time, you're in trouble."
--Lindsay Benko, 27, swimming

Trading Spaces

"If I owned a house, I'd definitely apply to be featured."
--Heather Petri, water polo

Law & Order

"I like all the Law & Order shows, but Law & Order: SVU is my favorite.
I also like Golden Girls reruns."
--Maggie Bowen, swimming

The O.C.

"I watch it religiously."
--Liz Burns, 19, judo

World News Tonight with Peter Jennings

"I rarely watch television, but when I do, it's World News Tonight or
Oprah."
--Holly McPeak, 35, beach volleyball

24

"I love the characters and story lines, and when the clock counts down
at the end of the show, I can't wait for next week."
--Jenny Johnson Jordan, 31, beach volleyball

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

"I TiVo her and watch it later."
--Kristine Lilly, 33, soccer