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  • Soccer players who are faster run faster (in games)

    The study below provides support for the use of traditional speed training (full intensity AND recovery) with soccer players despite…

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  • Soccer Fitness: A Science Based Approach [Slidedeck]

    It’s been almost 2 weeks since I’ve last posted…by far the longest stretch without a post since I started this…

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  • Dynamic Warmups reduce the likelihood for injury

    I’ve been using dynamic warmups for 15 years as they’ve been a staple in the Track & Field world that…

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  • Training Recommendations for Improving Repeat Sprint Ability

    In one of my last posts, I looked at a research review on what limits an athlete’s ability to perform…

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  • Fitness profiling of elite soccer players

    Begs the question of nature or nurture…probably both. J Strength Cond Res.?2009 Oct;23(7):1947-53. Fitness profiling in soccer: physical and physiologic…

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  • As Head of Fitness and Conditioning, my main priority is to ensure that the players are fit and ready for training and matches so I liaise between the medical and technical teams to plan what the players do on a day-to-day basis.

    Tony Strudwick, Man Utd Fitness Coach

    Tony Strudwick, Man Utd Fitness Coach

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  • Body Composition of Professional Soccer Players

    2 weeks ago I did body composition tests on our players using an Ultrasound device. It’s more accurate and reliable…

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  • The weight room and running economy for soccer players

    While many coaches see the weight room’s primary purpose as strength and power development or perhaps injury prevention, what if…

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  • Futbol Fitness Statistics (high intensity efforts)

    I’ve looked at total distance run and sprint statistics from several pro leagues around the world so now I’d like…

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