“It’s impossible to create an environment like New Zealand’s”

The high temperatures experienced in Spain these days indicate the preparation of the Spanish team for the World Cup, which will clash with the weather experienced in Australia and New Zealand., where it is winter. MARCA wants to consult two experts in bodybuilding on how this change – along with the marathon travel and time change – could affect international competitions.

“The ideal situation would be to train in a place with the same conditions as where you’re going to compete, although at this latitude it’s impossible to create a similar environment to what you’ll find at this time of year. You’re in New Zealand,” he pointed out. Adrian Fumero, assistant coach at UTG Tenerife. “We, like the teams that meet us, go through these changes, especially in the winter. It’s not ideal, but you have to adapt,” he insists.

15 degrees and 10 hours interval

Spain started production Benidorm At 30°C; He worked this week Madrid The temperature has reached 38ºC and will visit Evils Where the mercury relaxes to 23ºC; They will travel next week Copenhagen For the last stop and the temperature does not exceed 20ºC. A big difference in temperature these days Auckland (15ºC), Wellington (13ºC) -group stage playing cities- and Palmerston North (13ºC) -The city where your base camp is located-.

“Recent research speaks to the effectiveness of a thermal acclimation protocol over approximately two weeks in obtaining physiological adaptations with ergogenic effects and improving physical performance-related metrics,” he explains. Isabel Brigido, former Atletico de Madrid physiotherapist and now working with tennis player Venus Williams. “Because of the thermal difference, it is important to understand how to use an effective thermal acclimatization protocol on the field to protect or improve the performance of soccer players in extreme temperatures and more moderate conditions,” he analyzes.

Hydration and nutrition, keys

Both experts in the field talk about nutrition and hydration as key points in adaptation. “One of the major adverse effects of Jet delayed (There is a 10-hour time difference between Spain and New Zealand) is a change in the circadian rhythm, which alters sleeping and eating practices… As the time zones are violated, the change is greater, so in this case it takes several days until it returns to normal”, exposes Adrian graduated from CCAFYD and received a Masters in High Performance in Collegiate Sports.

“The popular invisible training will be based on: a good nutritional program, with special emphasis on hydration; adequate rest, since lack of sleep can harm recovery processes by replacing muscle glycogen, repairing muscle damage, increasing cognitive function and accompanying mental fatigue; and implementing intensive and high-level rehabilitation. , daily physical recovery sessions, where the work of physiotherapists is essential, paying special attention to the thigh muscles”, shells Isabel holds a PhD in Translational Medicine and a Masters in Biomechanics and Sports Physiotherapy..

Caffeine and melatonin

The adaptation to the new situation should begin on the July 6 flight from Denmark to New Zealand to Spain.. “In terms of acceleration, some of the methods used by airline pilots to speed up post-jet lag biological recovery include altering the sleep cycle, sports exercises, promoting sun exposure, caffeine or melatonin intake and finally sleep and/or micro-nap practices”, asserts Isabelle. “It’s important to stay hydrated and well fed on the flight. Once at the destination, they should continue with their usual routine (if we get to bed, go to bed) and do some of the following exercises. The days are more appropriate. There’s more time to adapt and it’s better when competing.” Andres resolves.