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1 more 'player' on the pitch thanks to a new training method

March 7, 2012
"Mr. Oxygen," as it is known by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, is the "extra player" that is gained on the pitch thanks to their new system designed for elite footballers. The program has been published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine and has enjoyed the involvement of F.C. Barcelona's medical team. It claims to improve the players' sprint, jump and endurance. Read more
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