In light of the upcoming World Cup, Nike has provided players with only the best garments for their matches. Essentially, soccer players taking part in the World Cup will be on the field for 90 mins and after each match, they need to let their bodies recuperate. With that in mind, Nike has come up with team kits that have been designed with optimal cooling solutions and a garment that can help facilitate recuperation.
Football played in Brasil this June and July could see temperatures around 25 degrees celcius, with at least 10 matches pushing 30 degrees celcius. Clearly running around in a large field, with a goal in mind (did you see what I did there?) in such hot weather conditions can cause dehydration and worst still, heat stroke, if a player is not used to the heat. It includes technology which helps sweat evaporate faster.
The kits also have a burn-out mesh at the back which reduces weight by removing fabric in key heat zones for added breathability. Basically, this kit is supposed to help ensure that the player remains cool.
Believe it or not, soccer players are humans too, and when humans stretch themselves to their furthest physical potential, it can cause a strain – especially when you have matches one every two days. The days between matches are crucial as it is when players get a chance to recuperate. The Nike Pro Combat Recovery Hypertight is a garment that has graduated compression that helps to aid recovery, particularly at the lower limb area. It is to be worn away from competition, during active recovery, while the body is moving but not competing or engaged in intense exercise.
It has been proven by athletes themselves that the Nike Pro Combat Recovery Hypertight actually works. Many athletes like LeBron James, have mentioned that it has helped him recover from game to game, and it allows him to feel good before and during a game.
For more information, you can head over to Nike or The Pressure is On and The Heat is On.
