Alec Fenn
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Could earthing solve your injury woes?
By Alec Fenn published
Injuries Experts believe a technique called earthing could accelerate your recovery from injury
5 injury prevention exercises
By Alec Fenn last updated
Stamina Centre for Health and Human Performance physio, Tom Jackson, has worked with Charlton, Fulham and Southampton - his five injury-prevention exercises will reduce the risk of you getting crocked
Puma Tricks boot launch
By Alec Fenn last updated
Boots Grab your shades - we headed to London to test drive Puma’s luminous new footwear
Inside the weird world of host families
By Alec Fenn published
Southampton Hundreds of households nationwide take in academy players - but what motivates them to open their doors to the game's budding stars? FFT pops round to find out...
Eat like an athlete: Low-fat burger
By Alec Fenn last updated
Recovery Burgers are high in calories and full of fat, right? They don’t have to be – elite sports nutritionist Liam Holmes has a healthy version you can make at home
How yoga could reduce your risk of injury
By Alec Fenn published
Recovery Football yoga expert, Sharon Heidaripour, explains how regular sessions could help you to avoid injury
Romelu Lukaku: How to make it pro
By Alec Fenn published
Romelu Lukaku We spoke to the Belgium star to find out exactly what it takes to make the step up from academy level to the first team
How to boost your jump height
By Alec Fenn published
Strength Improve your jumping ability with this lower body workout from strength and conditioning coach Sam Pepys
Win full-time scholarships worth £15,500
By Alec Fenn published
Shooting Enter our competition to be in with a chance of winning a scholarship at FootballCV Academy
Eat like an athlete: Cajun salmon and spicy veggie rice
By Alec Fenn last updated
Pre-match Elite sports nutritionist Liam Holmes has the perfect recipe to spice up your lunchbox and help you avoid the afternoon slump
Review: Soccer Supplement
By Alec Fenn last updated
Recovery We try out a range of supplements designed specifically for football – find out if they could improve your game
Interview: Pablo Zabaleta on Oasis, missing Manchester’s rain and learning English from Corrie
By Alec Fenn published
Manchester City Alec Fenn spoke to the departing Manchester City hero – who makes his Etihad Stadium farewell on Tuesday night – about rock gigs, local pubs and Sergio Aguero’s lazy language skills. Just don’t take him to Blackpool Illuminations...
Ex-Arsenal trialist wins scholarship
By Alec Fenn last updated
Arsenal A talented teenager has beaten off competition from a host of budding footballers to land a place at a top football academy
Is this the most intelligent club in England?
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation FFT visits Southampton to find out how the club are educating their next generation to be as intelligent in the classroom as they are on the pitch
TRX workout for football
By Alec Fenn last updated
Strength This TRX workout from strength and conditioning coach Cameron Goff is designed to test your entire body and get you stronger on the pitch
5 skills you need to become a coach
By Alec Fenn last updated
Mental Preparation Just started your coaching badges? Thinking about a move into management? We asked former Blackburn Rovers striker and current Chorley boss, Matt Jansen, what skills you need to become a coach
VIDEO: Pre-season gym workout: Week 1
By Alec Fenn published
Pre-season Your first session, courtesy of Coerver Coaching, consists of five exercises and focuses on mobility, core stability and strength development
This could be you!
By Alec Fenn last updated
Boots FFT and Pro:Direct are on the lookout for a presenter to try out the latest gear and interview the world’s best footballers. If that sounds like your dream job, show us what you’ve got...
How to play like Mesut Ozil: Master the 1v1: Part 2
By Alec Fenn last updated
Mesut Özil Learn how to give defenders the slip and become your team’s chief creator with this drill courtesy of Coerver Coaching
4 pre-season lunch recipes
By Alec Fenn last updated
Strength Fuel and recover from your pre-season training sessions with these 4 easy to make recipes from Tottenham and FC Copenhagen consultant nutritionist Liam Holmes
Dele Alli: How I studied Gerrard
By Alec Fenn last updated
Passing Dele Alli grew up idolising Steven Gerrard – he talks about the influence he’s had on his style and why he loves big games and big tackles
VIDEO: Pre-season gym workout: Week 3
By Alec Fenn published
Pre-season We’ve got another full body session for you courtesy of Coerver Coaching – prepare to get a sweat on.
Tried and tested: TruSox
By Alec Fenn published
Speed FFT test-drives TruSox, which are helping some of football's biggest names to stay on their feet
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