| Acheivements... |
Octathalon Pairs Champion 2007
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| Qualifications... |
MSc Strength and Conditioing Coaching
BSc (hons) Applied Sport Science
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| On X-Training... |
How long have you been X-Training?
Since June 2006
Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
I needed a Sport which combined all the key paramenters of fitness. X-training has challenged my ability more than any other sport I have ever competed in.
Do you teach X-Training to your clients?
Yes, regularly its a great training tool for elite athletes in any Sport
What are their views on X-Training?
Appreciation that the top x-trainers are about as good all round athletes as there can be.
Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?
Cassius Frankson and Nik Kandola are both people I have major respect for. I wasn't lucky enough to be around when Hywel Davies was competing regularly but apparently he was alright. I went to watch UK ironman 2007 and he did well there though.
How often do you train?
5-6 times a week
What is your favourite excerise?
Treadmill and Box Steps
What is your favourite food for training?
Jelly babies
What is your ambition in X-Training?
Win the a major event.
What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Quality is much more important than Quantity
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| On Sport... |
Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
Athletics, Rugby and Swimming
Do you compete in any other sport?
Lacrosse
Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
Athletics, Swimming and Rugby
How often do you rest?
Every Minute I'm not training
Do you suffer many injuries?
Yes
Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
No...bungee jumped though. I'm terrified of heights and that might be a bit too high.
What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
Muay Thai
If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
Tiger Woods
Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
i've seen the film, it was ages ago in GCSE English I think and I can't remember it that well.
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| On Entertainment... |
What is your favourite film?
The Big Lebowski
What is your favourite action/drama film?
Ong Bak
If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Roman Sebrle
Alberto Juanterino
Tiger Woods
Who is your comedy hero?
Jack Dee
What is your favourite book or magazine?
Unforgiveable Blackness: The rise and fall of Jack Johnson by Geoffrey. C. Ward
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| On Music... |
What was the last CD you bought?
An Other Cup by Cat Stevens
What radio station do you listen to?
Radio 1
Who is your favourite radio DJ?
Zane Low
What is your fave album of all time?
1977 by Ash
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| On Film... |
Who is the coolest film character?
Axel Foley
Who is the biggest villian?
Kingpin
What is your favourite sports film?
Remember the Titans
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| On TV... |
What is your fave TV show?
Peep Show
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?
soccer AM, soccer saturday
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| On Health... |
Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
Yes, through parents
What's the one golden rule in weight management?
nrg balance, simple concept but most people don't think about it, you eat more than you use you're gonna put on weight
Do you know your BMI & BMR?
22.5-23kg/m2
Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
50 and 198
Do you train with an HR monitor?
sometimes
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