Ariarne Titmus reveals the Spartan method by which he prepares for the Games

The Recognized Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, during the Australian championships dispute, which is “hibernating from life” outside of swimming while preparing for defend his 200 and 400 meter freestyle titles at the Paris Games.

Titmus left his grueling training regimen this week to compete with Australian Open Championship of your country on the Gold Coast and measure your fitness.

“I’m basically in hibernation from any other aspect of life except swimming,” he told Australian media.

“That’s what I tell my friends when I forget to text them back.”he said in an amused tone.

“Basically (I am) on double (session) days, I spend 10 hours in the pool, but the preparation is not only swimming, but also gym, cycling, physio and massages that last the whole day”.

And for Titmus, this method of preparing for the Games is made up “Basically, doing the best you can. Your body is a vehicle and you’re trying to make it the highest functioning vehicle possible. This is the most important time (preparation)”.

The Olympic champion won the 800 meter freestyle title at the Australian championships with an average time of 8’17″80. Looking forward to the Games, Titmus has a chance to get a medal in an event expected to be dominated by the American champion and world record holder, Katie Ledecky.

The Australian He is stronger in the 400 meters and holds the world record (3:55.38), but he still hasn’t achieved a good time this year.

Titmus said he used to be a “huge swim nerd” who kept track of every meet time and pace, but now he is not interested in what his rivals are doing: “Maybe I’ll look at what the girls are doing, but that won’t change anything I do,” said.

“I know I’m doing my best and I can only control what I’m doing and hopefully that’s enough to swim well.”finished champion in Australia.