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Fitness is an important part of any referee's game.  The following articles offer assistance and advice on how to improve your fitness. 
 
The main content of this section is from the the "FA Fitness for Referees Guide".  Any article not from this publication is noted at the bottom of the article in question.
 
Warm Up
 
The Importance of Warming Up (Introduction)
 The Importance of Warming Up (Phase 1 - General Warm Up)
The Importance of Warming Up (Phase 2 - Stretching)
The Importance of Warming Up (Phase 3 - Specific Warm Up)
The Importance of Warrming Down
 
Fitness Programmes
 
Training Guidelines
Starting to Get Fit
Standard Fitness Programme
Intermediate Fitness Programme
Advanced Fitness Programme
Monitoring Your Fitness
 
The Importance of Hydration (By Mike Missselbrook)