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| Gym:L.A. Fitness Sale |
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| Competing Level:Silver |
Fastest Challenge Time (mm:ss): |
| Region: Manchester |
Country:United Kingdom |
| Year Of Birth: 1965 |
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| Having an athlete of Andy's pedigree get involved in the sport is an indication if just how much the appeal is of X Training when it takes a hold of you. I don't know Andy, but I do know Sue and Stve Regan Watts, who introduced Andy to the sport. They see potential a mile off and it's a pleassure to have Andy on the site. Although I must add for somebody who jumps over poles feet first and their head pointing downwards, is slightly - in my opinion disturbed. I think Andy will fit in nicely!!! |
| Acheivements... |
Pole Vault -Commonwealth Games Gold 1986
UK Junior Record 1984
UK Indoor Record 1993
Competed (badly) in Seoul 1988 Olympics
Joint Superstars winner 2007 (with Steve Oxlade)
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| Qualifications... |
BSc Physical Education and Mathematics
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| On X-Training... |
 How long have you been X-Training?
18 months
Why do you find X-Training so exciting?
Variety of training and a true mental/physical test.
Do you teach X-Training to your clients?
Not a fitness professional, but would use XT sessions if I was.
Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?
I must 'thank' Steve Watts for intoducing me to the sport. I initially joined the gym to keep fit for Rugby but it wasnt long before I was hooked on X Training as a better reason to go to the gym.
How often do you train?
6/7 times per week
What is your favourite excerise?
Interval runs
Bench Press (when not preceeded by 9 other exercises)
What is your favourite food for training?
Pasta
Bananas
What is your ambition in X-Training?
To complete a course non stop.
What exercise secret would you give a newcomer to X-Training?
Read up on exercise physiology basics. Keep a training diary. Invest in a Heart Rate Monitor.
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| On Sport... |
Did you excel at sport at school and if yes, what sport?
Pole Vault, Long Jump, High Jump, 200m
Rugby
Do you compete in any other sport?
Golf to 'relax'
Have you competed in any other sport in the past?
Rugby
How often do you rest?
Once per week
Do you suffer many injuries?
Carrying loads of injuries from Pole Vault days and playing Rugby from 1998-2006. Achilles injury stopped me Pole Vaulting along with hamstrings/back/shoulders....However, X training sessions avoid flat out sprinting and heavy plyometric work so I can still cope with high volume. Regular Sports Massage has been a great help.
Have you ever parachuted (sky dived tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?
No, and Yes
What is the one sport you have never taken part in but would have loved to have excelled in?
Gymnastics (High Bar) . Ive manged to do the giant circle bit whilst tied on to the bar, but all that 'catch and release' and triple back somersault dismount stuff would be great to master.
If you could meet anyone in sport, past or present, who would it be?
Daley Thompson. Ive met Daley, competed against him, beaten him at my speciality event, but still have total respect for his Decathlon achievments and the way he could always rise to the occasion when it mattered.
Did you ever see the footie match in the film Kes?
No
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| On Entertainment... |
What is your favourite film?
Where Eagles Dare
What is your favourite action/drama film?
Casino Royale
If you could invite 3 people to dinner from all of history, who would they be?
Sir Steve Redgrave
Daley Thompson
Gareth Edwards
Who is your comedy hero?
Billy Connolly
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| On Music... |
What was the last CD you bought?
Feeder (the singles)
What radio station do you listen to?
5 Live
Who is your favourite radio DJ?
None
What is your fave album of all time?
U2 Joshua Tree
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| On Film... |
Who is the coolest film Actor?
Clint
Who is the biggest villian?
Arnie
What is your favourite sports film?
Chariots of Fire
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| On TV... |
What is your fave TV show?
Top Gear Spooks
Do you watch soaps?
No
Are you a 'biggest baddest TV with the flattest screen Dolby surround sound is the best' kinda person?
Definitely Not
What sport shows do you watch?
Any Rugby
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| On Health... |
Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?
Yes it can. Education is the starting point. Kids need to understand the science behind exercise as well as getting off their backsides.
What's the one golden rule in weight management?
Train hard enough not to worry about what you eat
Do you know your BMI & BMR?
No
Do you know your resting and maximum heart rate?
50 and 174
Do you train with an HR monitor?
Nearly always
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