Kids use vacations to arrive shining at the re-presentation
Antonio, Paulo Sergio, Galhardo, Saba and Diego Mauricio do muscle strengthening in Gávea
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
It was a week off for Flamengo's professional players. But not for everyone. Some members of the group led by coach Rogério Lourenço carried out specific activities in Gávea, aiming to return in top condition on the 15th, when the squad returns to begin the preseason during the World Cup.
Fitness coaches Marcelo Martorelli and Alexandre Sanz worked daily with the young players Antônio, Galhardo, Saba, Diego Maurício, and Paulo Sérgio in muscle-strengthening sessions. The goal is to ensure the players are at their best during the offseason.
"We've evaluated them and are doing some specific work. We want to give them a balance so they're in the same condition as professionals when they return," Sanz explained.
According to Alexandre, it's normal for newly promoted athletes to feel a slight difference in pace between the youth and professional levels. This week's activities aim to alleviate this issue.
"We're doing strength work. Normally, at this age, players reach the professional level without having the same conditioning as athletes already on the top team. This is normal. The work is being done well so that, when necessary, the players are prepared," he added.
Fitness coaches Marcelo Martorelli and Alexandre Sanz worked daily with the young players Antônio, Galhardo, Saba, Diego Maurício, and Paulo Sérgio in muscle-strengthening sessions. The goal is to ensure the players are at their best during the offseason.
"We've evaluated them and are doing some specific work. We want to give them a balance so they're in the same condition as professionals when they return," Sanz explained.
According to Alexandre, it's normal for newly promoted athletes to feel a slight difference in pace between the youth and professional levels. This week's activities aim to alleviate this issue.
"We're doing strength work. Normally, at this age, players reach the professional level without having the same conditioning as athletes already on the top team. This is normal. The work is being done well so that, when necessary, the players are prepared," he added.