Five a.m. wakeup calls, grueling workouts, ultra-strict discipline — world-class athletes are not messing around. But even they can’t resist the siren call of Netflix.

“I love unwinding with a good comedy. After a hard day of training and being so focused mentally and physically, it’s really nice to come home and have that levity,” says Madison Chock, 33, an ice dancer.

For Evan Bates, 36, her husband and partner on the rink, it’s also a low-key way to fuel his artistic side. “As storytellers in our own discipline, you never know when inspiration will strike,” he says. “Watching TV shows and movies with a relaxed mind sometimes allows you to have ideas that you wouldn’t expect.”

There are tangible benefits, too. Jason Brown, 30, another Team USA figure skater, gets antsy while using

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