Skip David Murdoch picked up a couple of early singles before being gifted a two when German skip Andy Kapp left his final stone short on the fourth end.
If you find your energy is low during workouts, you might consider a cup of coffee (skip the cream and sugar) or green tea before your workout, as this could increase fat burning slightly and has been show to improve athletic performance.
His Astana teammate Lance Armstrong is currently recovering from a broken collarbone before heading to the Giro d'Italia which Contador will skip despite being defending champion.
And before splashing out on a health kick, it might be worth looking at the other major league skip-fillers - exercise bikes, rowing machines and back massagers.