Pintus explains his method: “Some players say I’m a devil”

Hypoxia masks reappeared in the preseason of real Madrida classic of these dates since then Anthony Pintus he returned as head of physical preparation in 2021. The white players underwent physical tests using this tool that simulates altitude training to assess their aerobic and anaerobic fitness.

Property penitent explained how the whites’ pre-season is progressing on the white club’s Youtube channel. “This is a test to assess the physical condition of the players, their power. It is like seeing the difference in power between one car and another. It is important that later the work plan can be individualized ,” explained the Italian.

“We can see the anaerobic threshold and the aerobic threshold and that allows me to individualize the training and better plan the season on a physical level. For me it is important because I really want to know the physical condition of each”, added Pintus, acknowledging that the players did not like this test.

“They don’t like it very much because it is very difficult. The mask analyzes the oxygen but they already know it. There is a player who told me that I am a demon, but I will not say who. The players are undergoing. this torture and I appreciate it because we have a fantastic group of people and they are very hardworking”, continued the Italian.

“I started doing this test 20 years ago, with Monaco in 1993. I continue it because it is important to see the evolution of the physical condition of the players over time. The data is better now than before, ” he declared.

“All the staff are very happy with the physical level of the players. It is a very fast and very physical squad. We are very happy and we have a lot of confidence. The players submit to torture, they like to work, they give their stick. We are all united, all together”, concluded Pintus.