Training: WEEK FOUR

The latest installment from Andy 'The Saint' Sayers' training diary:

"It's been a tiring week! Week 4 continued where week 3 left off and each workout is becoming increasingly intensive and complex.

As we progress, there is a lot more to think about; more complicated combinations, and I’m generally reduced to rubble by the end of the session. Just when I think it's all over there’s always a little something extra in store as a bonus!

However, on the plus side, there are definite signs of progress at last! Some of the movement is becoming instinctive now, rather than having to be thought about and, for those that know me, you’ll know how that always slows me down a bit (J!). My general fitness is definitely improving, and I can even speak between rounds!

I got to spar with someone new again this week, as I think my trainer, Ben, is getting bored with beating me up. This time it was one of the other trainers, Nigel, who did a great job of letting me tire myself out for 2 rounds before giving me a thorough mauling in the 3rd. Ben continues to show superhuman levels of patience. When tiredness kicks in, the basics go out of the window and I seem to lose the power to take simple instructions, he keeps me going and gets me there."

For those of you keen to experience The Saint's training for yourself. Andy's personal trainer, Ben Doughty, can be contacted at The Ring Gym on 0207 620 1666 for 1:1 personal conditioning training.