Alec Fenn
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Amir Khan’s summer boot camp
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Speed As one season ends, the next begins. Get a headstart on the competition with this pad-thumping workout from Britain’s two-time world boxing champion

Paul Scholes' secret training weapon
By Alec Fenn last updated
Speed Legendary schemer Paul Scholes barely broke into a jog, but he was always a step ahead of the opposition. How? He had a secret weapon

Puma Tricks boot launch
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Boots Grab your shades - we headed to London to test drive Puma’s luminous new footwear

Become the ultimate goalscorer: Shoot, assist, defend
By Alec Fenn last updated
Swansea City Prepare for an end-to-end game with this rapid-fire routine

Tried and tested: VIPR training
By Alec Fenn published
Strength FFT gets a sweat on with some loaded movement training - find out what it is and how to use it in your next training session

Riyad Mahrez: I learnt my game on the streets
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Riyad Mahrez Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez says playing street football made him the player he is today

VIDEO: How to play as a striker
By Alec Fenn published
Strikers Head coach at Elite Striker Training, Craig Reid, has five top tips to help you play as a striker

How to survive your dressing room initiation
By Alec Fenn published
Pre-season Transferred to a new club this summer? Warm up your vocal chords and practise your chat-up lines as we prepare you for the very worst of welcomes from your team-mates

Breathing techniques for football
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Stamina Nobody wants to spend pre-season panting like a dog. These simple breathing exercises will help you take control of your tiring lungs

What is whole body cryotherapy?
By Alec Fenn published
Recovery Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Franck Ribery have all been pictured using cryotherapy chambers, so FFT decided to see what all the fuss is about...

VIDEO: Pre-season gym workout: Week 4
By Alec Fenn published
Pre-season The new season is fast approaching, so this session from Coerver Coaching is all about developing a powerful mid-section and sharpening your reactions

Eat like an athlete: Ultimate matchday nutrition
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Stamina Elite nutritionist Liam Holmes recommends the matchday meals that will ensure you can cover every blade of grass

Eat like an athlete: Cajun salmon and spicy veggie rice
By Alec Fenn last updated
Pre-match Elite sports nutritionist Liam Holmes has the perfect recipe to spice up your lunchbox and help you avoid the afternoon slump

Eat like an athlete: Low-fat burger
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Recovery Burgers are high in calories and full of fat, right? They don’t have to be – elite sports nutritionist Liam Holmes has a healthy version you can make at home

The ultimate Performance package holiday
By Alec Fenn published
Psychology Plan the perfect team bonding trip for your club over the summer with a little help from our experts

How to stay calm under pressure
By Alec Fenn published
Psychology Deliver when it matters most thanks to expert advice from performance psychologist Charlie Unwin

Wilshere: Beckham was my hero
By Alec Fenn published
England The England midfielder has spoken of his admiration for the former Three Lions’ captain

How to play like Mesut Ozil: Master the 1v1: Part one
By Alec Fenn last updated
Mesut Özil Reproduce Mesut Ozil's on-pitch mastery with this drill from Coerver Coaching

Alan Shearer: How to respond to a bad result
By Alec Fenn last updated
England The former England captain tells you to focus on the positives, thrive on criticism and believe in your team-mates

New Puma Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Ghana kits
By Alec Fenn last updated
Kit Stay cool with Puma’s innovative sweat-shifting national team shirts

How to get more vitamin D
By Alec Fenn published
Fitness Getting plenty of sun can help you run faster and jump higher, so get outside and catch some rays

How to change your diet for the off-season
By Alec Fenn published
Recovery Get lean for pre-season as dietitian Matt Lawson rings the culinary changes to save your game

How to use a heart rate monitor to improve your fitness
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Stamina Using a heart rate monitor will ensure you are training hard enough to improve your fitness
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