Speed Use this workout from Rayan Wilson, director of Back2Action to forge a stronger interior, for a faster exterior

Strength Take your change of direction to the next level with the hop and hold drill from strength and conditioning coach, Dr Duncan French

Chelsea The Chelsea Ladies forward tells FFT about her weekly training regime, law career and learning from Alex Ferguson

Strength We all know that goalkeepers are a different breed, but German Dirk Orlishausen makes his fellow custodians look positively normal

Arsenal Know what to order when you've been dragged to an Italian, Indian or Chinese restaurant on the eve of a matchday - with an expert verdict from West Ham and England chef Tim De'Ath

Recovery Ever wondered how elite footballers prepare for full-throttle action? FFT’s Ben Welch visited St George’s Park to find out…

Pre-season Ditch the bench presses and the barbells. Ease your way back into shape with these five easy-to-follow bodyweight exercises

Want to return to pre-season in match-winning shape? It's all about the three Rs for Liverpool's flying midfielder

Dribbling Nathan Redmond's matchday diary reveals his meticulous preparation before every game

Sylvain Distin For Bournemouth’s athletic defender, the secret to winning the physical battle against any striker is using your brain as well as your brawn. Here are his tips