In reading this post about the mammoth size of CES and listening to a certain LAPTOP Reviews Editor talk about the show like it’s an Olympic triathlon, this CES virgin isn’t taking the heat lying down.

Jeff might be preparing for the show by booking transportation to meetings, but in order to get in shape for the show I’m training my body and prematurely putting it through the anticipated exhaustion and fatigue.

That’s right. I am building my CES stamina in the gym. With my CES workout mix (complete with Bootylicious by Destiny’s Child) loaded on my Zune, I prepare for the miles of walking in Las Vegas on the treadmill. My calculations show that the show floor is equivalent to 35 football fields or 1.9 miles in length. After only two weeks of training I am down to 10 minute miles. Goal: Get it down to 8 minute miles and begin to focus on the long distances, i.e. The Sands to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Beyond endurance, I am going to need strength. Besides watching Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Pumping Iron, I’m spending time in the weight room. I figure lifting 14 pounds in free weights is equivalent to having an ultra portable laptop, a DSLR and loads of press materials on my shoulder. Goal: Bump it up to 20 pounds in anticipation of receiving at least 6 pounds of tech tchotchkes.

A mile on the stationary bike is helping to build up my leg and foot muscles for the interminable hours of standing. And then, of course, no work out is complete without stretching. If I am going to make it through the three day show with parties included, I am going to have to make sure I don’t have any pulled muscles, aches or pains.

I think this regimen along with Powerbars and Gatorade (note: these are not official sponsors of the CES virgin) is helping me prepare in the best way possible. Are there any other exercise routines experienced CESers would recommend? Either way, this virgin’s heart rate goes way up when thinking about CES.