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How to have a low-fat Christmas feast
By Ben Welch last updated
Strength Avoid piling on the pounds over the winter break by replacing your festive favourites with a selection of healthy substitutes, as suggested by Southampton nutritionist Mike Naylor

Tried and tested: Recovery trousers
By Alec Fenn published
Strength FFT tries out a pair of hi-tech trousers designed to speed up footballers' recovery after training and games

The pro’s guide to rehab
By Ben Welch last updated
Injuries Want to mend your chocolate ankle, but don’t know how? FFT goes to St George’s Park to find out how the best bounce back

Single arm cord press
By Ben Welch last updated
Power Load up your guns and dominate opponents with a power workout courtesy of defender Ibrahima Sonko and England strength and conditioning coach Chris Neville

Beach fitness
By Huw Davies last updated
Pre-season Who cares about sunbathing? Fulham strength and conditioning coach Scott Miller tells you how to stay in shape on the sand

How to win those crunch games: Part Two
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester City Whether it’s a title decider, cup final or relegation six-pointer, you won’t be at a loss with FFT’s five-step guide to sleeping, eating and mentally preparing for the big day

Lucozade Sport pre-season training: Week 2
By Ben Welch last updated
Lucozade Week one over. Now for the real hard work. Shake out those aches and pains and dig deep

What your game can learn from... Mixed martial arts
By Ben Welch last updated
Strength Outthink, outrun and outkick your opponent with advice from Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping, the UK’s number one fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
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