...So how does the 'greatest Olympian of all time" chill when he's not in the pool? The gold-medal champ watches Discovery wildlife documentary "Planet Earth." "It's pretty much all I've been watching," Phelps told reporters in Beijing. Phelps's coach Bob Bowman reveals watching animals and plants enhances his performance by helping him to relax before a swim. Besides, his appetite for nature documentaries, Phelps also has a recipe for success. The New York Post reports he scarfs down 12,000 calories a day. ..Starting his day off with three fried-egg sandwiches, a five-egg omelet,a bowl of grits, 3 slices of French toast, and 3 chocolate-chip pancakes. A new spin on "Breakfast of Champions."

Via: people magazine