On X-Training...

How long have you been X-Training?
X-training specifically for only a few months but I have always cross trained with my cardio and done circuit training every now and again. High rep weights are a bit brutal though; i definitely need to do more of that to be competative next time.

Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
Is a real challenge. Varied and intense training guaranteed. You can just do the whole run through twice in any given session and u get a holistic workout that hits the an/aerobic systems.

What are your views on X-Training?
As a 'sport' is is very accessible to people from a range of fitness backgrounds. If you put the work in, anyone can get that elite status. It is definitely a sport that i would love to see grow, with more events especially in the London area. I would love to see more body weight exercises like body rows, chin ups and press ups.

How often do you train?
Cardio 6 days a week, mainly rowing. Haven't run for 2 1/2 years due to chronic hamstring problem. Hoping it will hold out for the run! Weights maybe 4x a week

What is your favourite excerise?
Rowing

What is your favourite food for training?
Anything with loads of carbs in it

What is your ambition in X-Training?
Sub 14 mins

What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Do as many run throughs as possible

On Entertainment...

What is your favourite film?
Terminator 2

What is your favourite action/drama film?
Terminator 2

If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Florence Nightingale, Jared Diamond, Charles Darwin

Who is your comedy hero?
Billy Connolly

What is your favourite book or magazine?
New Scientist

On Sport...

Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
First team for football and basketball. Represented school at various athletics and cross-country meets

Do you compete in any other sport?
just x-training and boxing since my hamstring injury

Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
Rugby. breakdancing/street dance (does that count?)

How often do you rest?
As little as possible! rest cardio once every 7-10 days. weights i'm a bit more lazy

Do you suffer many injuries?
only my hamstring one:( never any others

Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
I did the static line one - was pretty cool

What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
Gymnastics

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

Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
No

On Music...

What was the last CD you bought?
some hip hop one - not sure. mainly download stuff

What is your fave album of all time?
Dangerous - MJ

On Film...

Who is the coolest film character?
Achilles

Who is the biggest villian?
The Hunter that shoots Bambi's mum lol:)

What is your favourite sports film?
Does Rocky IV count:))))

On TV...

What is your fave TV show?
Match of the Day

Do you watch soaps?
Na

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

What sport shows do you watch?
Football, Boxing pay per view, athletics events/ meets

On Health...

Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
Yes. Current stats show it is falling slightly

What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Sustainable diet

Do you know your BMI & BMR?
Could work them out but don't know off top of my head. Body fat percentage is better indicator of health anyway.

Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
yeah - 51 and have seen it reach 199

Do you train with an HR monitor?
Rarely