Alec James Fenn
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Could medicine balls & kettlebells improve your game?
By Alec James Fenn published
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
By Alec James Fenn published
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

Could speed bands give you an extra yard of pace?
By Alec James Fenn published
Stamina Is an extra yard of pace all that's missing from your game? FFT has the answer...

'FA Cup glory would be a successful season for Manchester City'
By Alec James Fenn published
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.

Why Premier League footballers have better eyesight than you
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Premier League A study of 49 elite Premier League footballers has found they have far better vision than the average person

Is rice or quinoa best for your game?
By Alec James Fenn published
Stamina We all love our carbohydrates - but which type should we be eating to fuel our performance?

4 pre-season dinner recipes
By Alec James Fenn last updated
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

What should you eat when you're injured?
By Alec James Fenn last updated
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

Marek Hamsik: How to play the attacking midfield role
By Alec James Fenn published
Passing Napoli captain Marek Hamsik gives you advice on using both feet, the importance of positioning and the beauty of simplicity

Why only the toughest survive in Premier League academies
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Mental Preparation Long commutes, life in digs and pressure – why only the toughest survive in Premier League academies

Yoga v pilates: which is best for flexibility?
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Strength FFT dusts down the exercise mat and finds out whether yoga or pilates is best for boosting flexibility

Avocado oil v coconut oil - which is best for cooking?
By Alec James Fenn published
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...

Sports drinks v chocolate milk - which is best for recovery?
By Alec James Fenn published
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

Harry Winks: Passing, pressing and five-a-side
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Passing Harry Winks talks to FourFourTwo about adjusting to the pressing game, the benefits of 5-a-side and the art of the pass.

How poor sleep affects performance
By Alec James Fenn last updated
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
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Stamina Start the new season fitter, faster and stronger than ever before with our 2017/18 pre-season training and nutrition guide

Leicester City academy gym session
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Strength FourFourTwo visits the Foxes’ academy to watch their youngsters go through a power development session

Stay fit for football with rowing
By Alec James Fenn published
Endurance These interval training sessions using a rowing machine will help you to maintain your football fitness during the summer months

4-week pre-season gym programme
By Alec James Fenn published
Strength This four-week pre-season gym programme from Back2Action is designed to get you stronger for the new season

Is 5-a-side tougher than 11-a-side?
By Alec James Fenn published
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

Eat Like A Pro: 3 recipes from Cafe Football
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Recovery These three recipes from Cafe Football's Eat Like A Pro menu will help you build muscle, lose weight and kick-start your metabolism

Why are goalkeepers wearing shades in training?
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Speed Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer has been wearing hi-tech shades during training - FFT finds out why...
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