Alec James Fenn
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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Why are footballers using battleropes?
By Alec James Fenn published
Stamina Ropes aren’t just for rock climbers – FFT gets to grip with a new conditioning tool
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Could a caffeine shot give your game a lift?
By Alec James Fenn last updated
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
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Patrick Vieira: How to defend as a unit
By Alec James Fenn last updated
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
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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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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
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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
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Eat, train and focus like an Olympian
By Alec James Fenn published
Strength Five-time Olympic medalist Max Whitlock reveals his training and performance secrets, which you can use to stay fit, injury-free and focused
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Robert Pires: How to cut in from the wing
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Barclays Premier League Former Arsenal winger Robert Pires reveals how to wreak havoc by cutting in from the wing, his toughest opponent, and why he thinks he could've been a top No. 10
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Ballack: Kante isn't the best midfielder in the world
By Alec James Fenn published
N'Golo Kante The former Germany captain has told FourFourTwo that he is impressed with the France international, but believes he still has much to do before being regarded as the game's finest middle man.
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