Blue skies, international football, and an endless supply of those little flies that appear from nowhere… that’s right, summer is here!

With your Sunday league season over for another year, this is the ideal time to relax your body, allow your injuries to heal, and finally clean your football boots.

Yet, as long as summer holidays used to seem when you were a youngster, the new season isn’t as far away as you think. As strength, stamina and anaerobic fitness all decrease due to inactivity, it is in your best interest to maintain some level of fitness throughout the summer to avoid having to start from scratch come the new season.

Here are some tips to help you stay in shape while having an enjoyable summer!

As more people are turning to a vegan diet for the environment, animals and health reasons, many footballers may wonder whether plant-based is an avenue worth exploring or whether going vegan would mean sacrificing muscle, speed and strength.

Myth: You can only absorb 30g of protein in a single sitting. - We take a look at the reality behind this and reveal all in this article.