New York real estate tycoon Elie Hirschfeld, the president of Hirschfeld Properties, LLC, who has completed over 75 triathlons in 25 years, offers the following training tips to fellow CEOs interested in competitive athletics.
- Pick a sport or an activity you enjoy. While many people ask which is the best activity to stay fit or to lose weight, I always suggest finding the activity you like because it is easier to stay committed.
- Cross train. It helps alleviate boredom by switching it up while working a larger variety of muscles.
- Exercise moderately. By not over-doing it, you will avoid burn out. If you are training for an event, increase effort in the days leading up to the race, but afterwards return to moderation.
- Have a goal. Whatever the goal, event or milestone, it will help keep you focused and committed.
- Avoid injury. Preventative measures include: checking in with a doctor from time to time, stretching, avoiding weight gain, eating healthy, etc.
- Keep at it. This is the key. There are plenty of days I just don’t feel up to exercising or am just too tired. It is important to do something anyway on those days.
- Take pride in the effort. Feel good about achieving your goals and putting forth the effort.
Elie Hirschfeld launched www.hirschfeldsport.com, a Web site intended to foster athletic development that currently features triathlon training advice ranging from nutrition to endurance building. In addition, the site includes news stories from Hirschfeld’s recent races to serve as motivation for like-minded sports enthusiasts. Visitors to the site can engage Hirschfeld via e-mail with questions and receive support to help them achieve their sports and fitness goals.
