 Name
Richard Vint
DOB
Feb 1979
Location
England
Qualifications
MBA, BSc(Hons)
Acheivements
World Police and Fire Games silver medalist 2009, 2007
UK Police athletics champion 2004 - 2007
European Athletic Cup U/23 silver medalist
Represented Great Britain and England athletics and cross country
Gym
Fitness First, Fleet
On X-Training...
 How long have you been X-Training?
18 months
Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
Gives focus to training, and combines strength with cardio vascular endurance. It is therefore one of the few tests of overall fitness encouraging a varied training regime.
Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?
Was introduced to cross training by Cassius Frankson after competing against him in the 2008 Fitbrit competition.
How often do you train?
Once a day (apprx 90 mins) 6 days/week
What is your favourite excerise?
Running
What is your favourite food for training?
Chicken sandwiches
 What is your ambition in X-Training?
To be the best
What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Vary your training between strength/ resistance work, aerobic work, and interval/latic training. Too much of one can result in your training becoming "stale".
On Entertainment...
What is your favourite film?
Rocky
What is your favourite action/drama film?
Taken
If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Spartacus, Machiavelli, Helen of Troy
Who is your comedy hero?
Rob Brydon
What is your favourite book or magazine?
Bravo-Two-Zero
On Sport...
Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
Athletics and rugby
Do you compete in any other sport?
Althletics
Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
Martial Arts
How often do you rest?
One day per week
Do you suffer many injuries?
Yes, although most of them are old ones that haven't healed properly
Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
Haven't but am considering doing it
What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
American Football
If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
Rocky Marciano
Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
No
On Music...
What was the last CD you bought?
Kerrang
What radio station do you listen to?
Radio one, but rarely listen to radio
Who is your favourite radio DJ?
Scott Mills
What is your fave album of all time?
Metallica - Black
On Film...
Who is the coolest film character?
James Bond
Who is the biggest villian?
Dr. Evil
What is your favourite sports film?
Remember the Titans
On TV...
What is your fave TV show?
The Big Bang Theory
Do you watch soaps?
No
 Are you a 'biggest baddest TV with the flattest screen Dolby surround sound is the best' kinda person?
No
What sport shows do you watch?
Takeshi's Castl
On Health...
Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
Reduced if not controlled
What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Make sure input matches output
Do you know your BMI & BMR?
No
Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
Resting - 40
Max - Just below 200
Do you train with an HR monitor?
Not anymore
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