Latest articles by Alec James Fenn
Could medicine balls & kettlebells improve your game?
Strength Want to build strength and torch calories? Medicine balls and kettlebells can you help you do both - we find out which is best
Jesse Lingard: My size held me back
Manchester United Jesse Lingard talks to FFT about being a late developer, his desire to become a No.10 and why he thinks he can score 15 goals a season
Why Premier League footballers have better eyesight than you
Premier League A study of 49 elite Premier League footballers has found they have far better vision than the average person
What should you eat when you're injured?
Recovery Retain muscle mass and avoid putting on weight while you’re recovering from injury with this diet plan used by a Premier League club
'FA Cup glory would be a successful season for Manchester City'
Manchester City Former Manchester City defender Richard Dunne says the club’s season will have been positive if they win England's favourite cup competition.
Could speed bands give you an extra yard of pace?
Stamina Is an extra yard of pace all that's missing from your game? FFT has the answer...
Harry Winks: Passing, pressing and five-a-side
Passing Harry Winks talks to FourFourTwo about adjusting to the pressing game, the benefits of 5-a-side and the art of the pass.
Stay fit for football with rowing
Endurance These interval training sessions using a rowing machine will help you to maintain your football fitness during the summer months
Sports drinks v chocolate milk - which is best for recovery?
Recovery FFT is never sure what to glug down after a gruelling 90-minute workout, so we found out how we should refill our system
Leicester City academy gym session
Strength FourFourTwo visits the Foxes’ academy to watch their youngsters go through a power development session
Avocado oil v coconut oil - which is best for cooking?
Stamina If you want to be a lean, mean, footballing machine, you need to avoid piling on the pounds with calorie-laden cooking oil. We find out which is the best for your health...
How poor sleep affects performance
Recovery If you’re not getting enough sleep at night it could affect your immune system, injury rate and reaction time
4-week pre-season training & nutrition guide
Stamina Start the new season fitter, faster and stronger than ever before with our 2017/18 pre-season training and nutrition guide
Marek Hamsik: How to play the attacking midfield role
Passing Napoli captain Marek Hamsik gives you advice on using both feet, the importance of positioning and the beauty of simplicity
4 pre-season dinner recipes
Strength Fuel and recover from your pre-season training with these 4 easy to make dinner recipes from Tottenham and FC Copenhagen nutritionist Liam Holmes
Why only the toughest survive in Premier League academies
Mental Preparation Long commutes, life in digs and pressure – why only the toughest survive in Premier League academies
Is rice or quinoa best for your game?
Stamina We all love our carbohydrates - but which type should we be eating to fuel our performance?
Yoga v pilates: which is best for flexibility?
Strength FFT dusts down the exercise mat and finds out whether yoga or pilates is best for boosting flexibility
Is 5-a-side tougher than 11-a-side?
5-a-side A new study has revealed playing small-sided games requires greater physical fitness and is more demanding technically than 11-a-side football
Why are footballers using battleropes?
Stamina Ropes aren’t just for rock climbers – FFT gets to grip with a new conditioning tool
Could a caffeine shot give your game a lift?
Nutrition Cups of tea and coffee are so last year – footballers now take shots of caffeine to perk them up on matchday and they could even improve your game
Patrick Vieira: How to defend as a unit
Patrick Vieira Patrick Vieira explains how to use a drill used by himself, Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini to stop players from receiving the ball in between the lines
