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Why do footballers get cramp?
By Alec Fenn last updated
Southampton We spoke to Southampton’s director of performance, Mo Gimpel, to find out why muscles seize up unexpectedly during games and how you can prevent it

Train in the rain for major gains
By Nick Moore published
Fitness Think it’s too wet to sharpen your game? Pah! Science says you gain more from working out in stormy weather, and we’ve got the drills to make the most of the drizzle

Tried and tested: Anti-gravity treadmill
By Alec Fenn last updated
Recovery Premier League clubs use anti-gravity treadmills to help their players recover from injury - FFT finds out what all the fuss is about

Three calorie-burning HIIT Sessions
By Louis Massarella last updated
Fitness Former Swindon Town and Aberdeen defender, turned personal trainer, Jerel Ifil, gives you three HIIT sessions to get you match fit

Fast-track to fitness
By Ben Welch last updated
Fitness Missed pre-season? Don’t panic. This exercise from Michael Watts, Aston Villa’s head of strength and conditioning, will help you catch up in no time – and all you need is two cones

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 get fit for football
By Ben Welch last updated
Fitness Prime your body for 90 minutes with workout tips from Southampton's sports medicine and science manager, Mo Gimpel

Don Goodman: Improve endurance
By Ben Welch last updated
Fitness Former Wolves and West Brom striker Don Goodman fires off his top three quick tips for improving match endurance
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