Player stress. Why does Wojciech Szczesny smoke cigarettes?

Wojciech Szczesny was caught smoking cigarettes by the paparazzi for years, which was widely commented on in the media. Some are indignant, others turn a blind eye to this addiction. The goalkeeper explains that he is not a heavy smoker and that smoking helps him relieve stress. He even consulted with psychologists who say that if one or two cigarettes help him relax, there is no point in hiding that he smokes. At Juventus, the club where Szczęsny now plays, he is not prosecuted for this addiction.

“Due to the excitement of the game, I smoked a cigarette after the game while the team was still in place. I went to the shower room, it was at the other end of the dressing room, and no one saw me, and I turned to one.

Smoking cigarettes impairs the performance of the body

Smoking five or fewer cigarettes a day can cause almost as much lung damage as smoking two packs a day, according to a new study from researchers at Columbia University in the US. Researchers tested lung function in 25,000 people. people, including smokers, ex-smokers and never-smokers. They found that “occasional” smokers who smoke five or fewer cigarettes a day have reduced lung function, as do those who smoke more than 30 cigarettes a day. It turns out that smoking a cigarette after a workout is also not recommended. Increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Happy Meditations

Szczesny admits that meditation helps him deal with stress. She has been practicing breathing techniques for several years. Every day he gives them about 10-15 minutes.

“Thanks to these exercises, I calm down, catch the rhythm and fight the thoughts in my head. The main thing is to focus on only one thing,” said Wojciech Szczesny in an interview with Sportowe Fakty.

Doctors point out that meditation not only relieves stress, but also contributes to the treatment of many ailments, including hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias and insomnia. Recommended in the treatment of migraine and depression.