Dara Torres is generating a lot of press as the oldest swimmer to compete in the Olympic games, but even at 41, her body and fitness level is better than most who end up in the pool with her. And though she works hard at her sport, she has to work out differently now than she did when she was younger.

With age, Dara found that she needed more recovery time between workouts. Where she used to swim 10 practices a week, she now swims less than half the distance. However, she does the same workouts as her teammates, with perfect form and enthusiasm.

Dara has considerable help in her training -- she has strength, sprint, and speed coaches, masseuses and chiropractors at her disposal. And while she does plenty of training in the pool, she says her "secret weapon" is resistance stretching. As far as strength training, her strength trainer, Andy O'Brien has changed her routine, moving away from heavy, static weightlifting and instead focusing on "balanced, dynamic exercises that stimulate her central nervous system." They use exercise balls for weightlifting, doing crunches, and cross-body pulls.

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Kerri Walsh, along with her partner Misty May-Treanor, has dominated the sport of beach volleyball for several years now. They won gold in Athens in 2004, and they're back for this year's games in Beijing, ready to repeat.

Kerri has some specific exercises that she feels are must-dos for her sport. She's a big believer in Pilates, as core strength is incredibly important in volleyball, and does "fast twitch training with her trainer Tommy Knox," which helps her to have greater boosts of strength and speed. Additionally, Kerri makes sure she does squats, shoulder exercises, cleans, and lunges. For cardio, she incorporates intervals to improve her performance.

Like anyone who trains as hard as she does, Kerri does experience the occasional injury. She recovers by drinking lots of water and using ice and heat. She also uses massage to get her body ready to compete.

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