Strength and conditioning coach, co founder of Elevate fitness, Peterborough
Ex professional rugby
After 14yrs of playing professional rugby, Darren Fox, of the Northampton Saints, Cambridge and Bedford Blues, decided to share his extensive knowledge and experience with others. In June 2014, Darren began offering group and one on one functional training sessions. These have since grown in popularity due to the results being achieved by all fitness levels. Then in May 2015, Darren was introduced
29/07/2026
Got my 5k time trial done on the Concept2 rower today Elevate Training Club
Happy to get a PB of 17.26 and break the 1.45 pace.
Leaving me sitting 11 so far this year on the concept2 rankings
Bit of a nagging feeling that I could of maybe pushed a bit more. Definitely think sub 17.20 is not to far away
20/07/2026
Been a bit quiet on here lately but still been grafting and putting the work in.
Been building up to a 5k test on the rower. The plan is to hit at the end of next week
Here's today's session 6 x 1000m with 1 minutes rest. A bit quicker than last week so feel in a strong place. 🤙
26/05/2026
Hit a 2k on the rower and 4k on the bike last week
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The 2k was just over 11 seconds off my PB. Definitely had a bit more in the tank. Hoping to be around the low 6.20s for the English indoor rowing champs in September and then kicking on for the British indoor in December. Watch this space
The bike was 13 seconds off my PB and that was done fresh without out a 2k row before hand.
So all in all, feel in pretty good place with my fitness at the moment. Just need to keep putting the work in 💪
17/05/2026
Got on the dance floor yesterday afternoon with at the Games.
Had a great time. Some tough workouts but we both got our heads down and got the work done 💪
Top work to everyone that competed 👊
With a big emphasis on mental health week, you really can't beat a bit of training to raise your mood. Movement is the best medicine out there 🙌
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30/04/2026
Currently hitting 4 rowing sessions a week, with a combined distance of about 50k
3 of the session all being zone 2. Building the engine and getting the distance through the body
Then 1 hard threshold session a week, which I've been getting done on Thursday.
4 x 5 minutes with 5 minutes active recovery on the bike in between rounds
Always pleased to get it done for the week. And enjoying the process of seeing how far I can push the mind and body. Well I enjoy the feeling when its done 😂
13/04/2026
Putting the work in and building the engine
4 x 20 minutes 2 min rest. For a total of, just over 20k
Also loving, having some, sunnier days. Definitely noticed the lack of sun this winter.
Feeling the benefits of a bit of sun on the body already 🌞🤙
16/03/2026
I've been upping my rowing sessions over the last month, with a view of getting involved in some indoor rowing comps later in the year.
Currently hitting just over 40k a week.
I hit my quickest session so far on my 8 x 1k
Holding a 1.41 avg on all 8
Then 6 x 10 mins. All zone 2
And another engine builder of 10 x 6 mins
Zone 3
Hopefully with some warmer and sunny days not to far away. The sun has so many benefits when done sensibly
Never give up and keep putting the work in.
Taking the easy option will make you soft
Funtional strength strength session from Friday 🤙
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4 ball throws over shoulder 60kg
X 3 sets
2 ball to shoulder into 15m walk, both sides 80kg
X 3 sets
40m kettlebell farmers
1st set 68/68kg
2nd set 80/80kg
3rd set 92/92kg
40m sled push 200kg + sled
15 leg extensions
X 3 sets