Hulk's physicality has always been a topic of interest for fans from all around the world. Not that long ago, the Brazilian's name was back on the fans' lips after he sent a defender flying with a simple shove. Now, Atletico Mineiro's physio, Roberto Chiari, came out to make a stunning revelation — Hulk apparently losses 5 kg per match through sweating.
"Hulk sweats a lot, but that doesn't mean it's bad. It fact, the athlete who sweats a lot uses the most efficient mechanism to dissipate his body heat. This sweat, when it evaporates, causes the athlete to lose body heat more efficiently. So, losing many pounds by dehydrating through sweating is not the problem, although it requires that we pay extra attention to hydration," Chiari has told TV Galo.
"Hulk knows that when training stops, one of the first things to do is to drink isotonic water because he's dehydrated.
"We realize that he loses a lot of weight during training. Thank God doesn't reach those five kilos during training, perhaps due to the efficiency of our staff members who are always there offering water.
"The next day he comes back with the same weight as before the training. This is not an issue as long as we take proper care of him."
Hulk returned to Brazil at the start of 2021, joining Atletico Mineiro. So far, he's played two matches, providing an assist.
