How long have you been doing X-Training?
Well after the Team event at Ultrafit in1999 I did the Tropicana event in 2000. Had a neck and neck race all the way. A horrible, painful, experience that left me dying on the floor – but I guess I was hooked.  

What excites you about the sport?

The race to be the fittest.

Do you teach X-Training to your clients?

Have done when worked in gyms.

What are their views on Cross Training?

Yeah it usually gives them new focus in their training.

Who has been your biggest influence in X-Training?

Well Cass got me into it so he’s up there. Trained a lot with my brother Ceri in the early days so he was an influence. Trained with Adam a fair bit so he’s up there. But back in 2000, for newcomers to the sport, Hywel was a colossus and we marvelled at him. I was determined to emulate him and nothing could deflect me from that mission. So that’s part Hywel, part me I guess.

What is your ambition in X-Training?

Win a car.

Would you ever compete in another sport?

Anything I was good enough to. Dreamed of scoring the winner for England like most people do.

How often do you rest?

Not enough.

Do you suffer from many injuries?

Not really with XT but have had loads from other sports. Must be the only bloke who’s dislocated his knee sparring. I never even had a fight.

Have you ever parachuted (sky dived  tandem or solo) out of a plane. Would you?

No but I did the world’s highest bungee jump in South Africa. They’re still trying to get the stains off the jump platform.

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

Being a Ninja.

Did you ever see the footie match in the Film Kes?

Yeah. Never a goal. It was wingball.

What was the last cd you bought?

- download them. Notorious B.I.G. remix album, Mattafix and the new Keane album.

What radio station do you listen to?

- radio 5 if I’m in the car. Radio 1 now and then.

Who is your favourite radio DJ?

- Chris Moyles and Spoony both make me laugh.

What is fave album of all time – as a complete album, The Bends by Radiohead.

What is your fave tv show?

Don’t know. Watched the whole of the first series of 24 in about 3 days on DVD. That was good. Don’t watch TV so much now but when you’re in Australia you realise just how good the BBC is.

Do you watch soaps?

Not any more. Gave up Eastenders after about 20 years and don’t understand why I had to watch it. But I’ll watch it if Grant comes back. Alright Bruv.

Are you a biggest baddest TV with the flattest screen and  dolby surround sound is the best kinda person?

Yeah, I’d like to win one at an XT event.

What sport shows do you watch?

Match of the Day. Any sport really. Pretty much all I watch these days.

Do you like UFC (Ultimate Fighting)?

Not seen much but heard they’re pretty brutal. Lenny McLean would have kicked ass. Zidane might be quite useful too.

Do you think the obesity problem in schools and the US can be controlled?

Very difficult to compete with McDonald’s and co and their immense marketing budgets.

What’s the one golden rule in weight management?

Exercise. Go on, get outside and train.

Do you know your BMI, BMR?

BMI’s 22 I think. I did get my BMR done at Trainsmart but can’t remember it.

Do you know your resting and Maximum heart rate?

About 50 and 195.

Do you train with a hr monitor?

Not really but possibly should.