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Pre-season training sessions for football
By Alec Fenn published
Speed Check out our diet advice, gym workouts, training drills and psychology tips designed to get you match fit ahead of the new season

Jens Lehmann: Goalkeepers need to be athletes
By Seb Stafford-Bloor last updated
Strength Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann says modern goalkeepers need to be athletes

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

How to pass a medical
By Ben Welch last updated
Injuries Surviving a rigorous examination can be the difference between completing a dream move and returning to your current club kissing the badge. Here’s FFT’s guide to getting through it

Beat the shin splints
By Ben Welch last updated
Injuries Bolton physio Andy Mitchell on how to prevent that lower-leg agony

How to prevent an Achilles strain
By Ben Welch last updated
Injuries Elite physio Andy Mitchell on what to do if you tweak this tender area

Burnout: what's it all about?
By Ben Welch last updated
Injuries Training too much can be as harmful as training too little, but how can you tell if your actions are damaging your body and mind – and what can be done to prevent it from happening?

How to avoid a pulled groin
By Ben Welch last updated
Injuries Spread your legs, hold your breath and let former Bolton physio Andy Mitchell help you
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