The fact that a good atmosphere is prevalent throughout the Malaguista dressing room is no secret, but it is perhaps not as widely known that as from this season, the Blue and Whites’ players eat together after training sessions at the Ciudad de Málaga facilities. To accommodate this, the Club has facilitated space inside the stadium for a dining room.
This action, already carried out in other Spanish clubs and other leagues such as England’s Premier League, started during the pre-season, and remains a regular fixture in the Blue and Whites’ players’ day to day. The nutritional benefits are evident; a careful diet after intense exercise is extremely important for an athlete’s development.
“When an elite athlete undergoes intense physical activity, the most important thing is to recover muscle and protein glycogen stores in the first hour following the training session”, comments Paco Jaime, Málaga CF nutritionist.
In addition, the positive effects within the group are equally determinant. The relationship between the players helps to keep the dressing room united, and reinforce the good atmosphere within the team.
