As the new season approaches fast - its only a few weeks until the first friendly! - getting back to the peak of fitness is sure to be at the front of your mind!

Light pre-season training has already started at Prospect Park (6.30 Wednesday nights) and the majority of the squad have already turned up for at least one session. In the coming weeks the pace will be picked up a bit as fitness levels increase (yeah right) but for those who want to be in tip top shape SouthbankFC.com is pleased to offer two pre-season fitness regimes courtesy of the FA's Exercise Science department.

There are two programs here, one is a six week fully fledged pre-season training programme designed to get you closer to being match fit than ever before. The second is a 3 week get fit for pre-season programme that is designed to supplement clubs own pre-season training and prepare you for full training.

Both programs are described by Dr Richard Hawkins and are supplied by www.theFA.com