Adam Peaty reveals the workouts and mindset shift he used to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “I’m just a normal person that’s good at my job, really,” Adam Peaty tells me. That had to change a little bit because you want to put his needs first, but you also want to be a performance athlete.” In the run-up to the Paris Olympics, Peaty’s revised weekly schedule usually comprised three or four trips to the gym and eight or nine pool sessions – a cocktail of longer aerobic swims, sprints, hard intervals intended to boost his VO2 max and recovery sessions. It’s continually shifting and we’re constantly learning as athletes and coaches how to to find a formula that works.” open image in gallery Team GB swimmer Adam Peaty made a deal with himself to prioritise what mattered most Adam Peaty’s gym workouts Peaty boasts biceps like bowling balls, but his pre-Olympic gym trips weren’t geared towards looking good – every workout was programmed with the sole intention of improving his performance. I really enjoy doing stuff that’s different and learning in different ways.” open image in gallery Adam Peaty competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games What’s next for Adam Peaty?