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VIDEO: Pre-season gym workout: Week 5
By Ben Welch published
Pre-season It’s the penultimate week of your pre-season programme – time to upgrade your strength, power and co-ordination
Summer smoothies
By Huw Davies last updated
Recovery Matt Lovell, nutritionist for Tottenham Hotspur, serves up a fine selection of tasty shakes to keep you in shape during the off season
The gym-free workout for football
By Alec Fenn published
Pre-season Ditch the bench presses and the barbells. Ease your way back into shape with these five easy-to-follow bodyweight exercises
VIDEO: Pre-season training for football: First touch drills
By Ben Welch published
Pre-season Use this Coerver Coaching drill to get the ball under control in an instant
Jack Rodwell: Run for 90 minutes
By Joe Brewin last updated
Pre-season Build superior endurance with tips from Sunderland and England midfielder, Jack Rodwell
The pre-season survival guide
By Ben Welch last updated
Strength Does the thought of six weeks’ training make you feel sick to the stomach? Worry not, and let six of the game’s top professionals help you get through it. Now suck it up and get to work!
Condition your body for pre-season
By Ben Welch last updated
Pre-season Be ready for the first pre-season training session of the year with these tips from England physio, Steve Kemp
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