How long have you been doing X Training?

Competed in my first competition 2003. It was a steep learning curve. I made so many mistakes during the race that I finished last. I used this
as a leaning opportunity and was much more prepared in the next comp.  

Why do you find X-Training so exciting?

Love the mix of training for the events with the thrill of the race. Its
been a great way to improve my endurance, strength and physique.  

Why do you find X-Training so exciting?

Love the mix of training for the events with the thrill of the race. Its
been a great way to improve my endurance, strength and physique.

Do you teach X-Training to your clients?

Yes - It ensures they are always stimulated and they really rise to the challenge.

What are their views on X-Training?
They can see the benefits x-training can bring quite quickly. If its for
health, fitness, or weight loss they all see its usefulness and many
excel beyond their expectations.

Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?

MICKY WHITE and NAOMI PETERS without doubt are the two most positive
people who have helped my take my training up to the next level. I and
many of the members at our gym will miss them so much as they start
their new life in Oz.  

How often do you train?

Mon - Rest day Tue - Cardio (am) Wed - Legs (am) Thur - Upperbody (am)
Bike Class (pm) Fri - Rest Sat - Competition weights (pm) Sun - Cardi
(am) X-Train Class (pm)  

What is your favourite exercise?

Don't have one, just like to work harder on the weaker exercises.  

What is your favourite food for training?

Don't get me going on nutrition, its my favorite subject and I could
talk about it all day long. My ideal pre training food is porridge with
banana. My post workout snack is pasta or baby boiled potatoes with Udo
Oil

What is your ambition in X-Training?

To earn some points and get onto the UKXTA ranking list.

What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?

Don't neglect a discipline because you don't like it. If you have any
weaknesses work on them until they become second nature.  

Do you compete in any other sport?

Yes - bodybuilding figure class, this is just something recent. It was
an opportune time to try something quite different.  

How often do you rest?

I always like to take Monday and Friday as rest days. These days
generally follow a day when I have trained twice in a day.

Do you suffer many injuries?

Touch wood. No..... I listen to my body and if I feel I need a little
time out from training I take it.  

If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?

Sir Steve Redgrave- would love to know how he maintained his drive and
ambition for all those years.  

What was the last CD you bought?

I don't purchase I usually scrounge them of other people.  

What radio station do you listen to?

Five Live. - I like talk radio  

Do you watch soaps?

No

Are you a 'biggest baddest TV with the flattest screen Dolby surround
sound is the best' kinda person?

No but my partner is and it drives me mad.

What sport shows do you watch?

Transworld sport Football  

Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be
controlled?

Yes with good nutritional education and increasing activity levels in
and out of school.  

Do you know your BMI & BMR?

BMI - 22 BMR - 1450

Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?

RHR - 51 MHR - 189  

Do you train with an HR monitor?

Yes and I encourage all my clients to use one.