The deep freeze chambers and inflatable leggings keeping Wales' Euro 2016 heroes in peak condition
Wednesday 29th June 2016
BY CHRIS WATHAN
Gareth Bale tweeted a picture of himself last week immersed in a cryotherapy chamber reaching temperatures of -161 degrees as an example of the extents Wales’ stars and staff are going to keep this incredible summer going
While the men from the frozen north caused the shock of the tournament, Wales’ aims to keep on upsetting the Euro odds themselves have been given a sub-zero boost.
Gareth Bale tweeted a picture of himself last week immersed in a cryotherapy chamber reaching temperatures of -161 degrees as an example of the extents Wales’ stars and staff are going to keep this incredible summer going.
Chris Coleman’s side have put in every ounce of energy they have in creating history – and will be ready to do so once again when they face Belgium on Friday for a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
It has been breathless stuff from Wales who have broken personal records for physical match output in ensuring the dream of thousands in France and millions at home goes on.
It has been physically and emotionally draining for the side who have had to raise themselves and their levels for four games in the space of two weeks with a fifth now fast approaching.
It has meant Wales’ backroom staff going the extra mile to make sure Coleman’s side stay at peak levels through a series of recovery procedures to enhance the rate of recovery and subsequently reduce the risk of injury and tiredness affecting chances of continuing this incredible European adventure.
Here, speaking to Wales’ respected head of performance Dr Ryland Morgans – yesterday announced as new performance director at Cardiff City – we detail how snacks, water therapy, round-the-clock masseurs, tailored programmes and ice chambers have helped Wales stay at their best.
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