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| Date Added: 29th April 2008 |
| Gym:The Hampshire Health and Tennis Club (Esporta) |
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| Competing Level: Silver |
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| Region: Hampshire |
Country:United Kingdom |
| Year Of Birth: 1982 |
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The future of X Training is very much in the hands of Personal Trainers at Gyms. Good Personal Trainers can see the benefits of X Training for their clients. But better Personal Trainers can see their client's needs and train appropriately. As Ben goes on to say, I offer X Training to my clients for diversity to their training - but only if they choose to adapt. It is after all all about choice and Ben- although only been in the sport for a relatively short time, has made already a valuable contribution in both competing and spreading the word about X Training.
It's easy to see why The Hampshire Health and Tennis Club (Esporta) is one of the foremost X Training sites in the UK right now, with competions and well founded events run by Ty Whitlock and now Ben on the scene to add more growth to the sport.
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| Acheivements... |
I'm still here which is a good start eh?
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| Qualifications... |
YMCAfit personal trainer award
exercise nutrition
YMCAfit sports conditioning
science of torso
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| Ben at Fitness Extreme 2008 |
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| On X-Training... |
How long have you been X-Training?
Since dec 07
Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
I think its the true measure of overall fitness. it has everything- stamina, strenght, endurance and take hard training to acheive. Plus all the events have different events to enter like sprint, intermediate and advanced, so any one can enter and have something to progress to.
Do you teach X-Training to your clients?
Yeh, course. I try to diversify all my training sessions to keep my clients from plateauing and to keep thier interest. Its not for everyone as everyone has different goals but I do try it with most at some stage.
What are their views on X-Training?
Some love it and some have even competed. I'm sure there will be more to come from them
Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?
Ty Whitlock, legend, no more words needed!!
How often do you train?
5 x per week
What is your favourite excerise?
Burpees - they hurt but I love em.
What is your favourite food for training?
Wholmeal bagles with honey
What is your ambition in X-Training?
To be still doing it when im old
What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Train hard and enjoy.
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| The perfect rep and technique - makes for easy judging. |
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| On Sport... |
Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
Footie for me, its a religion
Do you compete in any other sport?
Still play football and grand prix sailing as a grinder.
Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
Played rugby and had a few boxing fights in the army. Played with triathalons and half marathons also but without an I pod they can be a tad booring for me.
How often do you rest?
1 or 2 times per week.
Do you suffer many injuries?
Tend to get niggles often and a few biggies on the way. all part of the game tho eh
Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
er...once or twice
What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
Marbles
If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
Muhammed Ali
Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
Yeh....what was that crazy p.e teacher all about?
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| On Entertainment... |
What is your favourite film?
Remember the Titans
What is your favourite action/drama film?
Top Gun
If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Winston Churchill, David Attembrough, Muhammed Ali
Who is your comedy hero?
Billy Connelly
What is your favourite book or magazine?
Four four two
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| Once the bug of X Training hits you - it's very hard to stop. |
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| On Music... |
What was the last CD you bought?
The Courtinas
What radio station do you listen to?
Wave 105- lovin the oldies at the mo
Who is your favourite radio DJ?
Chris Moyles
What is your fave album of all time?
Definately maybe
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| On Film... |
Who is the coolest film character?
James Bond of course
Who is the biggest villian?
Dont know about biggest but pussy galore is my favorite by a country mile
What is your favourite sports film?
Remember the titans
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| On TV... |
What is your fave TV show?
Match of the day
Do you watch soaps?
Not really
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?
Any sport
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| On Health... |
Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
In schools???? how can the schools be blamed for overweight kids, parents have to take the blame surely.
What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Little and often but treats for hard work
Do you know your BMI & BMR?
No, not scientific enough for me. body fat %, fat weight and lean bodyweight are much better indicators.
Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
Resting 60 and max ive seen on the polar is 197
Do you train with an HR monitor?
Yeh, Ii thinks its important to train all your heart rate ranges as your energy systems work differently at different heart rates.
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| Well done to Ben, who finished in a brilliant time of 12.29. A great addition to the sport of X Training. |
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