British Judo Champion and Olympic hopeful, Andy Burns is being sponsored by Keiser UK. The company's contribution will enable Burns to fund his training at Bath University, where he has been coached since 2004.

A graduate of the University, Burns' six day a week training schedule includes 3-4 sessions per day each of around 1.5 hours.

The sessions focus on everything from technique to sparring, as well as resistance and CV training in the gym.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Burns said: "I have used Keiser equipment in the gym at Bath University throughout my time here, so when I was introduced to the company by the British Athletes' Commission as a potential sponsor, it was a great fit.

"I use the Keiser M3 Bike and their Functional Trainer within my training programme, the latter allowing me to replicate specific movements that I use in competitions and then developing them and increasing power.

"The Functional Trainer also allows my coach to precisely measure my progress in terms of power output."

Burns recently added to his list of titles by winning the European Cup in Malaga.

Currently ranked 7th in Europe, he has also previously held both the British and Commonwealth Championships, as well as achieving a bronze medal in the Under 23 European Championship in 2008.

His training is now focused on the London Olympics in 2012, with selection for the London 2012 Judo Team being in May after the European Championships.