Ben Welch
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The FourFourTwo Preview: Newcastle vs Arsenal
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Premier League Premier League | St James' Park | Sat 21 Mar | 3pm
England's pre-activation workout
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Injuries Standard warm-ups are history. Steer clear of injury with this pre-activation workout from England physio Steve Kemp – including an inchworm impersonation that will soon get your body into gear
Joe Hart's warm up drills
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Joe Hart Warm up like the Manchester City and England no.1
The FourFourTwo Preview: West Ham vs Arsenal
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Premier League Premier League | Upton Park | Thu 26 Dec | 3pm
Ronaldo's training ground secrets
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Speed Manchester United's head of performance, Tony Strudwick, reveals the extra training sessions which made Cristiano Ronaldo the game's greatest player
Ander Herrera: Perfect your rondo
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Ander Herrera Become a Spanish-style pass machine with advice from Manchester United's midfield conductor
Asmir Begovic: My pre-match playlist
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Pre-match Pump yourself up pre-match with Begovic’s bangers
Patrick Vieira: How to be a midfield destroyer
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Arsenal Give your defence round the clock security with the help of France’s former midfield general
Tom Ince: Overcome crippling pre-match nerves
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Psychology Derby County hotshot on overcoming those crippling pre-match nerves
Demba Ba: Hit the target every time
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Demba Ba The trigger-happy Senegalese striker shares his essential finishing tips with FFT – so you too can show no mercy
X-up to tuck jumps
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Strength Use this exercise to improve your footwork on the pitch, says strength and conditioning coach, Duncan French
Repair your body with pilates
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Recovery Safeguard your body against injury, thanks to this workout from Premier League physio Daniel Marti
Under Armour SpeedForm: The Lowdown
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Speed Everything you need to know about Under Armour's new lightweight speed boot
Alan Smith: Score from crosses
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Arsenal Standing at over six feet tall, Arsenal legend Alan Smith knew a thing or two about scoring from crosses. Here 'Smudger' gives you the lowdown on connecting with a pinpoint delivery
Alex Scott: Q&A
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Q & A "I’ve been slated for my celebrations in the past! It’s more the shock that I’ve scored that I don’t do anything..."
Improve strength, balance and agility
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5-a-side Calibrate your body for the demands of 5-a-side with these exercises
Ashley Young: Improve your balance
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Ashley Young Use this exercise from England's tricky winger and keep your poise under pressure
Pass with Xavi's precision: Drill one
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Spain Want to boss the game like Barcelona’s diminutive midfield maestro? We can help. This drill will show you how to dictate the play with airtight control and accurate distribution
Training with the pros: Brad Friedel
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Tottenham Tottenham’s veteran stopper and fitness freak Brad Friedel puts Performance editor, Ben Welch, through his paces
The FourFourTwo Preview: Arsenal vs Burnley
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Premier League Premier League | Emirates Stadium | Sat 1 Nov | 3pm
The Tim Cahill workout
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Strength To be light on your feet and loaded with power, dig out your weighted vest and follow these three exercises from the Millwall midfielder