Throughout this month of August tinged with blue, white and red, we have the chance to follow the backstage of the French team in a mini-series entitled “Quotidien”, the sixth episode of which “Hygiène life” was recently published. In the program ? It’s regarding sleep and food.
Well, we’re in a bit of a bad position to talk regarding it, but sleep is important. For recovery, to be physically and mentally well, to avoid three-kilometre dark circles, in short, to be fresh. This is even more true for a national team which is regarding to tackle big deadlines with the qualifications for the 2023 World Cup and of course the start of EuroBasket 2022 in early September. While the Blues have just completed their preparation with a record of four wins in four games, it’s time for recovery for EDF, the opportunity to focus on the need to sleep well.
“Sleep is a super important point. It’s part of the invisible training, it’s something that is always difficult to quantify and evaluate, but we know that we need sleep as much as training to be efficient. »
– Geoffrey Wandji, doctor of the French team
Sleep well, but also eat well. It’s no secret that to maximize your level of play it is better to avoid big burgers and eat as healthy as possible (even if Glen Davis does not really agree with that). As a result, the staff of the Blues makes sure to offer well-balanced dishes for the players, especially before matches to avoid feeling too heavy. However, it is impossible to control the eating habits of each member of the group to the letter, so it is up to everyone to have the necessary professional conscience to avoid excesses.
“I’m always very careful regarding what I eat. Never sweets, I especially avoid Dragibus because it’s not good for you. Isaiah on the other hand [Cordinier, ndlr.], I saw him eat a Twix and a Lion on the plane. »
– Amath M’Baye, EDF player and lodger in his spare time
Only a few days before the start of serious things, we hope that our Blues have accumulated the dose of recovery necessary to reach the top in official matches. In high-level sport, the smallest detail counts, and lifestyle is obviously at the heart of performance. Much to Gerard’s chagrin.
Source texte : FFBB
