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Team USA, managed by the US Olympic Committee, is a federally chartered nonprofit corporation without federal financial support. The world-class Olympic Training facility in Colorado Springs houses both Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The tour highlights the importance of physical activity, provides guidelines for optimal health, and shares winning attitudes. The facility is open for visits.
“a federally chartered nonprofit corporation and does not receive federal financial support (other than for select Paralympic military programs). Unlike most other nations, the United States does not have a sports ministry.”
USOC
“The USOC has two primary responsibilities in its oversight of Olympic and Paralympic sport in the United States.
to generate resources in support of its mission, which is to help American athletes achieve sustained competitive excellence.
to ensure organizational resources are wisely and effectively used to that end.”
A visit to Team USA in Colorado Springs
I toured the United States Olympic Training facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both Olympic and Paralympic athletes train and live here. The facilities are state-of-the-art, modern, and open for visits and tours.
In this post I’m sharing my tour with you.
brief history of the Olympic Games
As much as I admire the elite athletes who comprise the Olympic team, the Paralympic athletes captivate my imagination.
These athletes compete with, not despite, significant physical impairments. Many of them play and compete in physically demanding sports without full use of their arms and legs; some don’t even have all of their arms and legs.
Lessons for sports and life
As we walked around the complex on a guided tour, I was reminded of the importance of physical activity for our physical and mental health. Although there is conflicting advice on preventive health, all experts agree that physical activity is vital to achieving and maintaining optimal health and well-being.
click the image to access and download a copy of the guidelines
Adults caring for children this age should encourage active play (light, moderate, or vigorous intensity) and aim for at least 3 hours per day.
Each day, youth ages 6 through 17 need at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity to attain the most health benefits from physical activity.
To attain the most health benefits from physical activity, adults need at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, like brisk walking or fast dancing, each week. Adults also need muscle-strengthening activity, like lifting weights or doing push-ups, at least 2 days each week.
The first key guideline for adults is to move more and sit less.
New evidence shows that physical activity has immediate health benefits
We now know that any amount of physical activity has some health benefits. Americans can benefit from small amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity throughout the day.
Medical studies show that exercise can prevent or improve many chronic health conditions and lack of exercise contributes to many diseases.
Physical activity may reduce the risk of cancers of the breast, colon, uterus, prostate and pancreas.
Regular exercise may help prevent diabetes and heart disease.
Exercise relieves joint and back pain due to arthritis.
Depression is improved with physical activity .
Winning Attitudes
As we walked through the USA Shooting area I picked up a flyer titled “Winning Attitudes”, which I’m sharing with you along with my photos.
I hope they will encourage you to develop a “winning attitude” in all areas of your life.
lesson 1
Become excited, confident, and enthusiastic about your goals.
lesson 2
True confidence is based on the thoroughness of preparation.
lesson 3
Winners have the ability to look inside themselves and find that special dream.
lesson 4
Winners focus on solutions, not problems.
wheelchairs adapted for playing
lesson 5
Winners have positive attitudes in all elements of their lives. The more you think about, talk about, and write about a thing happening, the greater the certainty of that thing happening.
on display in the Hall of Fame
lesson 6
Goals should identify minimum performance levels. They should never limit your performance.
a real “olympic sized” swimming pool
lesson 7
Real winners are champions in life, not just in sports.
Runner Tyson Gay and gymnast Mary Lou Retton in the Hall of Fame
lesson 8
Missing a goal means setting another goal to strive for.
multi use gymnasium
lesson 9
A champion constantly learns and improves.
words to train by and live by
lesson 10
Champions are willing to risk a little in the short run to gain an advantage in the long run.
lesson 11
Winners have the ability to look inside themselves and find that special dream.
lesson 12
Excellence is achieved only through constant pursuit.
passing the torch
lesson 13
A champion constantly learns and improves .
The athletes live, eat, and sleep here.
lesson 14
Real winners are champions in life, not just sports.
lesson 15
Don’t just achieve your goals; strive to exceed your goals.
Are YOU a CHAMPION?
Which of these “winning attitudes” do you live by?
Which might you adopt?
sharing the HEART of champions
I hope you enjoyed this tour through the Olympic Complex. If you go to Colorado Springs, be sure and visit.
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