Heather Welsh, a 30-year-old mother of two, has learned to take a sensible approach to training, even when amping up her workouts to prepare for the Games.
"I always listen to my body. If I need a rest day, I will try to have an "active rest" day. When in a strength cycle, I need more days of rest. Yoga, I have found is the best thing I can do for a quick rehab."
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