I first set foot in a gym at 15 years old during the school summer holidays. I wanted to get bigger and stronger to help improve as a rugby player. I would catch a ride with my mum on her way to work, get dropped at the gym and go through a, very basic by today's standards, exercise program before walking the 6 miles along the canal home.
It wasn't long before I started noticing muscle development and the connection I made between what I was doing and seeing the real life results got me hooked instantly. I would nerd out on fitness magazines and videos, self teaching through trial and (a lot of) error. I never looked back and have been strength training in one form or another ever since, even when I spent years working away in The USA and Africa.
I grew up on a working family farm and loved the opportunities that provided me, I set up and ran my own wedding and coffee businesses and most recently have worked converting VW Campervans. Any opportunity to play sport is always welcome, I love competing no matter how good or bad I am at something. Whether it was rugby, golf, triathlon or Jiu Jitsu to name a few, just let me play!
