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Ben Stroud Date Added: 24th August
Gym: Swaleside prison
Weight:
Competing Level:Silver Fastest Challenge Time (mm:ss):
Region: Kent Country:United Kingdom
Year Of Birth: 1978
   

Introduction by WGC
Having met Ben for the first time at the recent Gorton Grueller it is easy to see why he has embraced the sport of X Training. Quietly confident with a personality which is unassuming and almost humble means the immediate likeability factor kicks in straight away. It is obvious to see how Ben would inspire anybody to train - leading from the front and being the one who would not ask anybody to do something he can't do himself. X Training has found itself another fine ambassador for the sport and WGCcom wishes Ben well in all his future events.

Acheivements...

3rd place in the Open Male category at a major event this year.

Qualifications...

PE Teacher with prison service, coaching qualifications in most sports and step aerobics. PCET Cert ed.

On X-Training...

How long have you been X-Training?
Training of some sort for about 14 years, basketball for kent. X training for about 10 months.

Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
Always something to improve on, the oportunity to compete at the top level. The results in my physique.

Do you teach X-Training to your clients?
Yes, many prisoners are into it now!


What are their views on X-Training?
It makes them sick and its always harder than it looks

Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?
Probably Steve Quick, I used to work with him and he was a top bloke, landed on his feet now though, the rich american git!

How often do you train?
5-6 times per week and i split my sessions to 3 times per day to suit me.

What is your favourite excerise?
Bench presses, shoulder press, all of them!!

What is your favourite food for training?
Red bull, give me wings! Probably bannanas

What is your ambition in X-Training?
To win

What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Set goals and always achieve, if you are tired, set lower goals but achieve them.

On Sport...

Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
basketball

Do you compete in any other sport?
No

Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
Basketball

How often do you rest?
everyday

Do you suffer many injuries?
yes!! I have really bad knees from playing too much BB and never warming up or down and not stretching. Take heed kids.

Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
Not yet but would do

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

If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
Michael Jordan, the most accomplished athlete in history

Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
Yep, i use it as an example of what not to do


 
On Entertainment...

What is your favourite film?
Matrix trilogy

What is your favourite action/drama film?
Matrix

If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Michael Jordan, Martin luther King, my wife

Who is your comedy hero?
Mat Lucas

What is your favourite book or magazine?
Harry potter of course

On Music...

What was the last CD you bought?
errrr, paul potts...........i know

What radio station do you listen to?
Radio 1

Who is your favourite radio DJ?
Chris moyles

What is your fave album of all time?
Coldplay

On Film...

Who is the coolest film character?
Neo!

Who is the biggest villian?
Darth Vada


On TV...

What is your fave TV show?
Top Gear

Do you watch soaps?
NOOOOOOOOOO

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

What sport shows do you watch?
Tennis, badminton

On Health...

Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
Yes, teach the parents, bring back national service (im serious)

What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Forget diets, train your backside off.

Do you know your BMI & BMR?
no

Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
42-188

Do you train with an HR monitor?
Always

Comments ....


Split your sessions, you can give more to each, pay attention to your body