The broad category of fitness can be broken down into more specific factors, which combine to determine the overall fitness level of an individual.

Cardiovascular Endurance : Due to the nature of movement in football it is crucial that footballers have good aerobic systems so that they are able to continue working at the desired level for the entirety of the match. Read on

Mobility : The main aim of a flexibility training programme is to gradually encourage greater relaxation of the muscle fibres and also lengthen the connective tissues. Read on

Muscular Strength and Endurance : When referring to muscles the most general definition for the term strength is that it is the ability for the muscle to apply force. Read on

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