Testimonials
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Check out some of the past and present SB Fitness success stories in our comprehensive testimonial library below.

Adam Dunn
Sean is a trainer who genuinely and passionately cares about his clients and the fitness industry; dedicated, motivated and knowledgeable! Over the course of my three years he has transformed me from a shy, skinny teenager into someone who permanently feels healthy, energetic and excited about life. No two of Sean’s sessions have ever been the same, which definitely keeps me interested and keeps the body guessing!
The benefits of having a personal trainer are endless, workouts have been written to my specific goals and needless to say they are far from anything found in conventional fitness magazines. I highly recommend Sean for anyone who is serious about their health or just wants to learn something about themselves; ten out of ten!
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I’m now in my 7th year of training with Sean and in this time he transformed me from a shy, skinny teenager into someone who permanently feels healthy, energetic and excited about life. Over the time we have spent training together he has ran me through various fitness training programs including many for strength and conditioning which has included lots of Olympic lifting, specifically cleans and snatches which I can now perform to a high level. So much so that my training ultimately culminated in a personal best of 90kg for 3 reps on a full clean!
We’re currently working on gaining strength with the intention of competing in my first powerlifting competition towards the end of the year; specifically bench press, squats and deadlifts. Sean’s not only trained me to remain functional, but has taken my bodyweight from 54kg to 74kg & helped me achieve a 117.5kg bench press, 137.5kg back squat and 157.5kg deadlift in a short period of time all for 3 reps.
As well as this I’m extremely happy with achieving a 67.5kg military shoulder press & 60kg weighted tricep dips courtesy of Sean’s ever challenging programs!.
As a keen fitness enthusiast I have also taken on various challenges including cycling Land’s End to John O’Groats (1066 miles in 16 days), running the London Marathon in 2010 & competing in last year’s Tough Mudder obstacle race, none of which I could have done without Sean’s knowledgeable, professional and constant inspiration!. . I highly recommend Sean for anyone who is serious about their health, fitness training or sport, ten out of ten.
Christina

Jasmine Morgan
I’ve been going to Sean Burgess for a number of years now to keep me motivated and progressing in my fitness goals.
Sessions are always varied to keep my interest and I feel more confident in the gym. His extensive training and knowledge is self-evident and he has helped me to train safely despite having work-related injuries.
I’ve never thought about going anywhere else for personal training because Sean is professional, reliable, easy to get on with and highly trained.

Neil
Despite being outside of the gym Sean has shown great knowledge to identify challenging, enjoyable exercises that we can still do at home to perform better in my sport (100m sprinting).

Connor Hallisey
Training with Sean has been a really rewarding and beneficial experience for me as a total novice to using the gym. He’s really helped me to understand my own health and fitness better, and works alongside you to help achieve your goals at a manageable pace that suits you. Sean also provides you with all of the tools you need to continue working on your fitness outside of the sessions he provides. Overall I’ve been very impressed with my experience training with him so far.

Val
I have lost weight, increased my fitness levels and stopped getting constant back pain all to a level I would not have thought possible after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I feel 10 years younger.

Michelle
I have damage to my spine which leads to a lack of mobility and pain in my back and right leg. Sean’s therapy sessions have really helped to build my confidence and movement which I am very grateful for.

David Rutt
Signed up with Sean late 2022, i had just got a place to run the Lakeland 50, 50 miles of hills in the Lake District! Since 2021 i had struggled with patella pain in my right knee, i had been going to the gym in an attempt to fix this but didnt really have an direction.
From day one Sean showed great professionalism and knowledge, helping me on a weekly basis to build the right strength base in order to attempt the 50 miles. Starting with improving strength and building upto endurance, my running form and ability vastly improved and after six months my knee was 90% better, i no longer have to wear tape or supports which is a great relief!
I finished the Lakeland 50 in 13 hours and 40 minutes, 470th out of 1500 runners.
Thanks to Sean and his training programs, i got round the run in a very respectable time, still running at the end too!
Sean is a great lad who will always take time out if busy schedule to reply to any messages or fit you in at the gym for a session.
Recommended to anyone who is looking for a personal trainer and wants to get results! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

alicwkd
I have trained with Sean for a number of years now and would highly recommend. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, and is very easy to get along with. It’s only once I started training with Sean that I realised how little I knew, and how much I was doing wrong.
If you’re looking for a personal trainer who will help you achieve your goals while helping you improve every aspect of your fitness and conditioning, look no further.

Abbey and Beth
As full-time dancers we love doing the online training sessions with Sean as they challenge our strength and fitness in lots of different ways which helps to improve our main routines.

Anthony Baker
After taking a couple of years out from doing hardly any fitness post leaving the Army I inevitably found myself gaining weight and losing my fitness. Realising this I decided to get back into the swing of things and was introduced to Sean by my dad who is a member at Broadstone gym.
Sean quickly put me through a fitness assessment and after that I had a few PT sessions to build my fitness and confidence again. The workouts varied each time meaning I learnt of new exercises which was great for weight loss and keeping my body guessing. Since seeing Sean for PT and from following his programs I have lost nearly 9 pounds in body fat and actually built muscle across my chest, legs and arms.
Apart from the fitness sessions if I ever need help or advice on things like stretching, different exercises or nutrition Sean is always happy to help.
His wealth of knowledge and friendly approachable manner makes him really easy to talk to and get along with.
Sean’s a genuinely nice guy and i wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone who is looking for any kind of guidance in their fitness goals.

Steve Newey
After a spinal operation, I developed a condition known as “Foot Drop” which left me with very little movement in my left foot, resulting in a very irritating limp. After a very honest and open assessment, Sean explained that my problem was not skeletal or muscular but it was neurological. He explained in clear terms that whist there was little he could do to cure the problem but there was certainly something he could do to limit the impact on my mobility. Under Sean’s guidance I entered into a strict regime of exercises designed specifically to strengthen my leg, ankle and core muscles. I religiously do these exercises at home and at the gym and after a four week period I began to feel the benefit. I still have a slight limp but thanks to Sean Burgess Fitness, I now have much more movement and stability in my foot, which has helped my mobility significantly.
Many thanks Sean for your expert help and guidance.

Andy
The nutrition coaching with Shaun has definitely given me the focus that I need to stay on track with eating healthily and losing weight and I would really recommend it to anyone.

Jade
I train every week with my boyfriend and his brother, which alongside Sean is great for motivation. We always have fun and I feel so good after every session knowing that I have achieved something positive.

Alison
I would definitely recommend group training as I feel so much fitter and the SB team are all great, the sessions are always varied & good fun.

Carrie Clark
I have trained with Sean for several years now, firstly for PT sessions, group training activities and more recently for strength training programmes having developed a more serious interest in running.
Having run three marathons, Sean has written detailed strength programmes to complement my running training. Not only have these targeted specific areas needed to run a marathon successfully, they have also focused on areas of weakness to prevent injury. This has been imperative in the success of my marathon training cycles. Sean has outstanding knowledge in the fields of injury prevention and biomechanics which would benefit any client looking to improve their overall health fitness.
In addition, Sean has an excellent understanding of nutrition to supplement any training programme at any level. His holistic approach ensues that all trainees get the maximum benefit from his expertise which he always keeps up-to-date with the latest training and developmental research.
Sean’s training sessions are always varied, fun and challenging at the right level. With his background in academic teaching, Sean is a great communicator who puts his clients at ease and makes everything accessible. He also offers complimentary services in physio and sports massage to support any fitness programme.
I have always found Sean to be an ultimately professional and personable trainer. I would highly recommend Sean for any fitness endeavour and I wouldn’t have achieved several of my fitness goals without his support. The testimonies of his clients speaks volumes of the regard in which he is held; I wouldn’t hesitate to get in touch if there a fitness goal you need help with. You’d be hard pushed to find a better trainer.

Lauren Graham
I have been training now with Sean for just under 4 years and I couldn’t recommend him enough! He constantly pushes me to achieve my goals and I’m loving how strong I’m getting. He is also a fantastic physio and is my go to person for when I need advice on any aches and pains! Sean is incredibly invested in his training and I always come out of our sessions feeling really good about what I’ve accomplished.

Martin
Since starting PT I have lost over 5 stone (70 lbs) in body weight and, transformed from someone who would struggle to run 50 meters to now completing a tough mudder race for fun!

Daniel Parker
Highly recommend. I was with Sean for a year and a half. Sean has great knowledge and sets the goals you want to achieve. Sessions were hard but made fun also.
Friendly ,welcoming and good coaching to hit your targets. Really enjoyed my PT sessions with him 👍
Maria Caroll
Hi My name is Maria and we have just done Friday morning of week 3 of 28 Days. I signed up because I needed to do something over the Summer to keep me going, it’s brilliant fun. Mondays and Fridays we were in the hall and Wednesdays we were on the playing field so it’s like doing school games! Friday is always a bit of fun. Working with partners. It is such a great group everyone is really supportive, Sean and his team are fab, they’ll come and show you the exercises and make sure that you are doing everything properly. Doing it safe! Just nothing to lose really, apart from some weight! so come along!

Jake
Sean’s therapy sessions and guidance were vital to my recovery and my knee continues to go from strength to strength during the current American football season.

Eddy
Each session is different from the next so I never get the ‘repetitive boredom’ factor, it is by far one of the best Boxing classes I have ever been to as it’s always challenging, fun and energising!
Julie
Stacie Shave
I signed up for 28 days of fitness because it’s early in the morning so it’s convenient it gets out the way for the rest of the day I’ve really enjoyed it because every single session is completely different and it’s really helped me to lose my mom term so if you’re like me and you need to lose a few pounds and then sign up.

Megan
Thanks to bootcamp I have managed to push on from a big plateau and have now lost 14.8 inches and dropped 14.7% body fat- something I’ve been trying to do on my own and getting nowhere.

Patricia
The positive energy and never-ending enthusiasm make these boxing sessions some of the best I have ever come across, they are ‘feel good’ sessions.

Genevieve
Sean’s flexibility class on a Saturday morning has been an absolute god send for me this year. At the end of a long week of home workouts and running around after the kids it gives me the calming, centering effect of yoga and the physical challenge of a good resistance workout. It gives me a real positive start to the weekend. My flexibility has improved so much since I started, my only complaint is that there isn’t another one on a Wednesday!

Joshua Phillips
Sean is brilliant. I first got to know him when I signed up for some of his fitness sessions in my mid 40s, and from the very first session it was clear he knows what he’s doing and how to get results. Since then he’s done sessions for my two teenage lads and helped them both make great improvements to their strength, conditioning and all round fitness. The sessions are full-on, but pitched at exactly the right level (even for someone like myself who hadn’t been in a gym for years), well balanced between different exercises and challenges, and with an impressive focus on technique that make it clear how well he knows his subject. For my boys he also incorporates loads of useful information about diet, and how to use specific exercises to help with their different sports. He’s even chipped in to help my 12 year old with techniques, and included an introductory exercise plan, and generally tries to help all the boys whenever he can. Overall, you couldn’t ask for more, and I would VERY highly recommend him.

Tom Hunt
It is clear how much effort Sean’s team and Sean himself in particular put into the bootcamp sessions, with every session having a unique set of exercises to keep things interesting. The enthusiasm from their team each morning makes it a fantastic way to start the day. Each session has a good mix of strength and cardio elements, so it is always a great full body workout, and is clearly effective based on the results so many have achieved over the years. I would highly recommend giving the bootcamp a go!

Taylor Revitt
My overall aim of training was to gain weight in muscle mass for my rugby and it just wasn’t happening. After meeting Sean he then set me a combined gym program and diet plan. Immediately I saw improvement and within the first month I put on just under a stone (13 lbs) in weight which was brilliant as this was my aim to do over many months not just one.
I also saw improvements in my overall strength. Student as the weights I was lifting kept improving each week. Sean is an excellent trainer and set me up with everything I needed to achieve my goal and was very enthusiastic with helping me in my improvement and, I would highly recommend using him whether you want to gain or lose weight as he is a high class enthusiastic professional. Every time we spoke he always explained everything in a clear and easy to understand way and was always willing to help with any queries I had along the way.
Paul

Steph
My group sessions have been energetic, challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Structured training in a group helps me to not only motivate myself but also the others around me.

Neil and Will
Sean always shows a great knowledge to identify challenging, enjoyable exercises that help us perform better in our sports (100m sprinting and weightlifting), the difference in performance is very noticeable.

Emma
With Sean’s help I’ve lost my mummy tummy, toned my horrible areas and hugely increased my fitness! I genuinely feel great and have actually learnt what I should be doing and why when I’m working out.
Steph
Hi – My name is Steph I joined Sean Burgess Fitness because I was applying to the Navy at the time to help my fitness I really needed help cos I didn’t know what I was doing, Sean approached me and since then it’s been great! So I started personal training sessions with Sean they’re great everyone’s different he’s helped me with nutrition plans, different exercises in total I’ve lost 20 pounds in weight, five and a half inches all over and six percent body fat, that’s enabled me to pass my Royal Navy fitness test pass basic training, I still see Sean for sessions just to keep my fitness up. Seeing Sean has helped me to up my confidence I wasn’t a very confident person before I saw him. I am more active definitely do more sports participating more in runs, cycles as just generally helped me feel more confident person Advice I’vd give someone who wants to start training with Sean Burgess I had a free taster session to start with so I definitely advise doing that he’s got loads of group sessions everyone’s really easy to get on with so I’d recommend any boot camps or classes that he does as well if I could sum up Sean Burgess Fitness in one word I’d say inspiring.

Luke and Lauren
The sessions together are always fun, unique and productive which makes every hour a pleasure to go through even it does push you to your limits!

Anthony and Pierre
I really enjoy my weekly strength and conditioning sessions and I have found that training alongside Pierre definitely pushes me more to keep getting fitter and stronger.

Luke
I have seen a few online PT sessions before but none of them come close to matching the intensity and beneficial variety of targeted workouts that Sean runs you through.

Lisa
The sessions are challenging, motivating, varied and fun. I can’t recommend them enough for your physical and mental well-being. My fitness levels have improved and the progress you see is a huge incentive to train regularly.

Neil and Kim Smith
We both joined the Gym in October 2016 and spent three months training on our own with no clear plan, in hindsight overdoing the cardio sessions. We realised after that period we needed guidance on our training so decided to join up with Sean for 10 weeks of personal training along with getting him to write a personalised nutritional plan for us.
Each session with Sean was never the same as every week there would be a different challenge to conquer. Sean’s approach to the sessions makes them very enjoyable and fun but at the same time week on week you are being pushed a little further, the difference in our fitness levels at the end of the 10 weeks was remarkably evident.
Overall we both lost over 1 stone (15lbs+) in weight and over 5 and 8 inches each across all of our body measurements which was an extremely pleasing result.
We would definitely recommend Sean to any other couple or individual who are looking to lose weight or start a new fitness program.
Gail

Neil
Despite being outside of the gym Sean has shown great knowledge to identify challenging, enjoyable exercises that we can still do at home to perform better in my sport (100m sprinting).
Clive Hallas

Daniel Wilkins

Harry Jubert
Sean was my personal trainer for a number of months and I could not recommend a better person to get your fitness journey started. He provided me with the confidence to start going to the gym and I have never been happier!

Neil and Kim
Overall, in just a few months we both lost over 1 stone in weight and 5 and 8 inches each across all of our body measurements which was an extremely pleasing result.
Jeremy
Hey guys it’s jay here I’ve just finished one assures awesome boot camps if you want high energy if you want two birds with fat if you want to get some lean muscle this is the place to come it starts at six thirty in the morning Monday Wednesday and Fridays I’ve got to tell you after every session I am buzzing all day it’s a fantastic workout Sean J and Sophie really good they take you around a circuit and it’s you know it just gets you going for the day and gets you ready and if you want to see instant inch loss over a ten week course you know you’re going to come in feeling not too good and leave feeling absolutely amazing and fantastic so I highly recommend Sean’s boot camps come and check them out there Monday Wednesday and Fridays at six thirty at the Broadstone Sports Center.
Adam

Elaine Parfitt
Sean provides a bespoke personal fitness programme and he has excellent qualifications, experience and knowledge. He carefully assesses your current fitness state and then creates a personalised programme tailor-made for your specific requirements ability level and goals, whilst stretching and improving your fitness level. Be warned: the exercise programme can be quite challenging but it certainly is a great workout and he monitors and supervises you carefully during the 1:1 personal training session. Be sure to work on your programme between the PT sessions to maintain your fitness level. Even though I run and attend a gym regularly the 1:1 PT sessions with Sean were tough at times and certainly improved my core fitness; I felt considerable improvement in my general health, strength and endurance over time.
Gavin Reeves

EMMA PERKS
I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed boot camp over the last 10 weeks and how lost I am now its finished!
I lost a stone before I started so I wasn’t surprised that I didn’t lose much more weight but I really did just want to shape my body, well after seeing the before and after pics I just can’t believe the difference. When people keep saying I look amazing I just haven’t seen myself the way they have until now. I thought Boot Camp would be hard and boring but I can honestly say I have loved every minute of it and it’s made me feel like a different person completely. I wish we didn’t have to stop at all but I will most certainly be coming again in September and hope to beat 3rd place this time.
Bring it on!!!!
Thanks Sean and team!
Patricia Brayere
Hi I’m Patricia I’m actually about to be 55 which obviously was a concern but four years ago I remember trying to climb up the stairs and I felt so unfit get the fetus I’ve ever been he was very writer as four years later my life has changed I was torn last year that my heart was fitter than it was three years previously I’m in much better shape much better have I generally feel that so much younger so I would say working out with shown has really worked for me.

Laura Greening
I have been working with Sean for about a year now and can honestly say it’s been a game changer; having studied Sport & Exercise science at University and with a keen interest in Exercise physiology, it was brilliant to find a PT with such a high level of knowledge, passion for the most up to date training techniques and experience to support this. It has 100% ensured progression in terms of my fitness and performance, but also maintained my motivation, backed up by a wealth of other services along the way e.g. regular reviews, screencasts to support training, access to advice outside of training sessions, physiotherapy, acupuncture, dietary advice etc Sean’s help has been incredible and he works hard to ensure that progress is focused and tracked carefully through the training platform that he shares with clients. I would highly recommend Sean to anyone who wants to meet their fitness goals and/or take their training and performance to the next level; I do not claim to be a high performing athlete (& I know that Sean works with many), but Sean has always treated me with the utmost respect, giving me a little piece of what it might feel like…thank you!

Vicky
I knew that things were moving in the right direction when my jeans needed to be smaller, tops were loose and I was able to wear dresses that I hadn’t put on since before I had my last baby.
Eddy Rimmer-Stokes
Hi my name is Eddy Rimmer-Stokes, I’ve been training with Sean now for 18 months, originally I wanted to train with Sean to get extra general fitness going, to be able to feel good at the same time. Over the 18 months I’ve lost 20 kilos in weight, obviously feel a great posture been able to improve step by step he’s changed my program on a three-month scale to basically correspond with what my needs are now I’ve lost the weight and building up and I’ve been able to do um extra things like power lifting. I’ve been entering in like competitions and uh yeah it’s personally really good and feel better for it so yeah definitely worth it.

James
Boxing Circuits is great as every session is always fun and different each time, I always recommend it to everyone I know.

Patricia
The online sessions with Sean provide a great workout to strengthen my core and upper body, they are hard work but I’ll definitely be continuing with these.

Pierre Granjean
Over my 53 years I have always tried to stay in some kind of reasonable shape by getting involved with a number of activities to keep me interested in exercise and diet. In particular for the past 14 years I have been actively playing with a veteran’s football team, which I plan to carry on playing in for a long time to come.
During 2010 I suffered a knee injury that looked like I wouldn’t be able to play again; after a lot of physio, rest, an operation in 2011 and more rest I did get back to playing eventually. The injury made me realise that I needed to learn more about so training I read a lot about exercise, diet and, resistance training for specific parts of the body. Following this I invested in my own Gym equipment at the beginning of 2012 and set myself some quite a comprehensive routines 3 times a week. Despite keeping the regular training going by the end of 2012 I was getting a little disillusioned with it all, the gains in fitness, strength and appearance was minimal at best.
To help combat this at the beginning of 2013 I was given a gift from my wife for a couple of sessions with a personal trainer, that’s when I first meet Sean Burgess. From those first two sessions I knew that this was the way forward for my training and booked another 10 hours straight away. Sean’s knowledge on strength and conditioning and nutrition coupled with his ability to design a dedicated programme for me to follow whist training on my own has led to some great successes. The compiled programs together with our regular weekly session has increased my body condition (fitness) both physically and aesthetically as i put on nearly 15 pounds in lean muscle across 2013. In addition my physical strength has increased on my 3 main powerlifts by at least 50% on each. I even held a plank for 1 minute recently with 70kg on my back; when I started I could do only my body weight for a few minutes.
At the time of writing I’m back playing football twice a week on astro and the occasional (every 3/4 week) 11 aside game on grass. For 2014 my new interest in weight lifting sees me in the gym 3 times a week as I continue to work towards achieving my set goals (excuse the pun). I still train with Sean regularly and without any doubt I would definitely recommend this very friendly, approachable and driven guy to anyone is already training but not getting the results they want. If you are thinking of dieting, getting fitter, lifting weights or any thing else to do with fitness booking a couple of sessions with Sean will no doubt get you on the right track.
Chantelle

Trevor and Sonia
Saturday mornings Boxing Circuits class makes for a great start to the weekend. It’s fun, always different and an extremely good workout.

Eddy
Thanks to Sean I came 1st overall out of 36 females on my army assessment which helped me win the fittest recruit award by Dame Kelly Holmes!
Matt Roberts
Okay I signed up for the course pretty much 24 hours before it started I didn’t really know what i was getting myself in
for just saw the posters why not um over the course of 10 weeks it’s not only changed my physique but literally the way I literally wake up in the morning I’ve gone from waking up half an hour before i need to go to work to wake another six every day send me to a morning person actually speak to people in the morning now at work and I don’t think i’m a grumpy monster and it’s just really made me overall my improved mood and everything um managed to lose eight body fat in ten weeks and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it I’ve even got my brother to join up and i’ve got a few friends joining up for the next one i thoroughly recommend it it’s one of the best things I’ve done this year.

Gail
Whether you have a specific injury problem like myself or just want to improve your fitness for the better through exercise and therapy Sean’s the person that I would highly recommend.

Gez
Due to long hours and travelling regularly across the world for work it’s difficult to consistently visit gyms which is why online coaching and the simplicity of the tailored routines work well for me.

Nick Perry
I have been seeing Sean since 2019. To elaborate, I have been in recovery for addiction for 14 years, and after many years of abusing my body, I desperately needed to build my strength, get fit and almost completely realign my body. Through weekly sessions and personal written training plans which I use in my own time, I am now in the best shape both physically and mentally that I have ever been! I can’t recommend Sean enough, his knowledge of the industry is second to none and is always there for advice and guidance.

Martin Challis
I met Sean in April having started my journey in March 2012. I remember that first month being the most difficult time as I was not sure of what I was doing, and quickly getting bored of using the same machines and feeling rather self-conscious that I was doing everything wrong.
Sean offered me a consultation where my fitness level was assessed and we established my personal objectives. (Weight Loss & Muscle Endurance) I was presented with a training plan that was achievable but initially a real challenge. Over the last 18 months I have used various SB Tailored Training Plans, each one has gradually become more challenging as my fitness levels have increased. During this time I have LOST OVER 5 STONE IN BODY WEIGHT, and transformed from someone who would struggle to run 50 meters to a Tough Mudder finisher in late 2013.
Sean has been so very encouraging, incredibly patient, and supportive – he is a great guy who has helped change my life. I would recommend anyone who is feeling slightly lost at the Gym to spend an hour with him every few months to establish your goals and get some structure in your training.

Sarah
As a full-time working mother of four, bootcamp fits in with my lifestyle and I feel smug knowing that I’ve lost 16 inches with the summer looming and done a workout before most people get up!

Paul
Working with Hannah has definitely given me the focus that I need to stay on track with eating healthily on a consistent basis and so far, it’s working as I’ve already gone down nearly 2 trouser sizes!

Michelle
I have damage to my spine which leads to a lack of mobility, and pain in my back and right leg. Sean has helped to build my confidence to enable me to move more. He shows great patience and care, and when I am unable to do a particular exercise he finds an alternative which I can manage. He has taught me a lot about how my body works, and which muscle groups I need to work on.
Sean is friendly, approachable, very knowledgeable and committed to getting the best results possible, whether you are able-bodied or have difficulties I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Paul
Sean’s succinct, structured live stream sessions are always challenging but fun, varied and rewarding. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Sue King
As someone the wrong side of 45 and the wrong side of 12st I took pride in myself on the fact that I regularly went to the gym every morning and did my own routine. However despite going to the gym my weight was beginning to pile on and I knew it was time for drastic action.
Just before Christmas a card came through the door advertising an ‘Invincible Boot Camp’ run by Sean at Broadstone gym. I kept the card for a few days whilst deciding to sign up or maybe join Weight Watchers. In the end I called Sean hoping like mad that he would say there were no more spaces or tell me you needed to be super fit to attend his Boot Camp. Unfortunately ( I thought at the time) he said there were spaces and anyone can join no matter what their weight, age or fitness level and even more annoying- he sounded like a nice chap.
So I found myself driving to Broadstone at 6am one dark January morning in trepidation wondering if I was doing the right thing. I soon realized – during the warm up- that despite going to the gym just how unfit I was.
I can’t sing the praises of Sean or his team, Jamie etc enough. They put so much time and effort into each session- even going in the night before to set up. Every morning the room had a different set up- we never knew what we would be doing each morning, which keeps it interesting.
With the encouragement from Sean and his team each session was fun and you can’t help having a go at everything and giving it your best effort. All my fellow ‘Boot Campers’ were friendly and there was good banter amongst everyone. I never felt ill at ease because of my weight or fitness level.
As a result of the course I lost 12 inches all over and feel much better and healthier. I have already signed up to do the next Camp and can’t wait for it to start. It might seem like hard work getting up so early but I always felt more awake on the Boot Camp days than I did the rest of the week.
I would recommend Sean’s Boot Camp to anyone- and frequently do. What have you got to lose- apart from weight and inches.

Robert Irving
I have known Sean since 2012 and have trained with him on a regular basis since then.
On our first meeting I was immediately impressed by his very professional and enthusiastic approach to his work. He was interested to know what training I had been doing and what were my perceived fitness strengths and weaknesses. Over the years I have considerably maintained and improved my level of fitness. Following Sean’s advice I have also made advantageous changes to my life style and diet
I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Sean.
He has the ability to get the best out of people, but also the ability to recognize when he is maybe pushing them too far.
He is an excellent Personnel Trainer, he always has the best interests of his clients at the forefront of everything he does.
Bryce Banfield
Jay Martin

Kate Moss
Sean is an outstanding PT who really understands the psychology of getting fitter as well as the training required. He takes the time to get to know you, your strengths and challenges and, very importantly, is never judgemental. His ability to tailor exercise to my specific needs (and aches and pains) coupled with his calm yet determined approach has enabled me to remain consistent and motivated.

Caz
I wanted to lose weight and feel better about myself and this way of training has really worked for me on all fronts, it’s fun and challenging and I’m sure it would work for you as well.

Toni
The sessions are challenging but fun and I’ve really enjoyed training in a group 3 times a week as it’s got me back into a settled routine and helped me lose a lot of weight.

Garry Mears
At the age of 45 I thought it would be time to join a gym, having never been in the gym before I done the normal thing of turning up with no planned routine. This all changed when I met Sean and, he ran me through an impressive fitness assessment so he could set-up a routine that would suit my needs.
Sean’s manor and approach was very professional yet still fun, the information I gained from Sean about nutrition and diet was fantastic and every exercise routine was varied and interesting, his enthusiasm and motivation is great. I have lost 21 pounds in 6 months and my fitness has improved to a great level.
I would recommend Sean to anyone he has a great personality and a diverse knowledge of personal fitness. Sean’s a genuinely a great guy and his dedication is addictive.

James
I would highly recommend Flexibility Matters as it’s definitely improved my flexibility and strength and it always sets me up for the weekend!

Sue
I would absolutely recommend this class; it’s fun, you train with a very friendly group of people and it really gets results!

Steve
Because of bootcamp I feel fitter, I look fitter, I have had to go and buy a new wardrobe and am generally feeling great.

Melanie Cooke
I have been training with Sean and his team since 2021. I have had PT sessions, attended Invincible Bootcamp and even had the odd Physio appt. when I’ve needed it. I can’t recommend SB Fitness enough. Not only have they provided me with the confidence to start going to the gym, with their guidance and knowledge I am now training towards my second triathlon. Thank you SB Fitness, I’m looking forward to see where the next 18 months takes me!

Val Jeffries
Sean was faced with various issues when training me, my age (45) the fact that I hadn’t exercised for many years and my health condition, being fibromyalgia. Sean started at a good pace, pushing me, but at a rate I could recover from and want to return! He made each session different and worked on my body as a whole, looking at all muscle groups and my aerobic fitness. Each week the intensity increased and towards the end of my training I was achieving things I would never have dreamed I could do.
I lost weight, toned up and increased my fitness levels to a level I would not have thought possible. I still attend the gym regularly and train hard and I am in training for the Bournemouth Bay run and will be running 10K next weekend. I have gained my confidence back in my body’s ability and feel 10 years younger!!
Sean was patient and understanding, especially as my memory is not too hot any more! He has equipped with me exercises that I can use again and again and keep myself in shape and give myself a challenging but vairied workout. He also gave me valuable advise on diet and nutrition, changing the way I eat permanently.

Karen and Lynda
We would definitely recommend Sean to anyone like us who is looking to lose weight and keep improving their fitness over the age of 50.

Katie
I attended physio with Jenny to overcome a lower back injury and was impressed with her level of care and professionalism. She created a personalised plan around my working schedule, and I was completely pain free within a couple sessions.

Steve Hunt
Playing regular sport until the age of 45 kept my weight down but my knees, ankles and hips were suffering so I gave the lot up!
Seven years later (and two stone heavier) I decided to join the gym!
I had been dieting and exercising for six months when Sean Burgess saw me on the treadmill, struggling and limping, so he suggested to me that I needed a structured program to help me get the most from my efforts and strengthen my problem knees and ankles. 15 sessions later and I’m playing football (ok, not too competitively) again without using a knee brace or ankle support. I’ve dropped another stone in weight, my ‘beer belly’ is reducing and my body shape has been very much improved. I’m stronger, fitter and in better shape that I was ten years ago!
Every session with Sean is different and never dull. They are well balanced between strength, cardio and suppleness and Sean’s nutritional advice is helping too. He is not an ‘aggressive’ task master – he gently encourages – and I always enjoy my hour with him.
The gym is a much more interesting place to go now and rather than just using the cross trainer, running and rowing machines I use a number of exercises and techniques that I have learned from Sean.

Judith Mead
I started training with Sean some time ago. When my husband became ill 4 years ago and slowly recovered I felt Sean would be ideal to help him fully recover. Sean can work with any problems adapting exercises to help with specific problems. So my husband started training with Sean in October. During lockdown Sean has worked out a program where we train together online. It’s great fun using tins, kitchen chairs and even counterbalancing against each other. Today my husband was fit enough to finally return to playing golf. I’m so pleased he managed to play 13 holes. My husband will be 80 in August. Can’t praise Sean enough for the programs he has worked out for us and making it fun. No wonder I give him 5 stars!
Toby Farrow
Hi I’m Toby farm 22 years of age I’ve been training with Sean since the end of last year my main target when I started training was to get into the Royal Marines. With Sean’s help I managed to pass a number of tests which included Mile and a half run, press ups, pull ups and chin ups, these improve dramatically were I was training with Sean and thanks to Seans help I’m now at Royal Marine College.

Sarah McCutcheon
I have attended Sean’s Bootcamp sessions regularly over the last few months. Each session is completely different from the last and no two are ever the same. I love this variety as predicable exercising sessions for me quickly become boring. Sometimes you work individually and others involve an element of team or partner work.
Sean’s endless energy, enthusiasm and encouragement are infectious and he encourages everyone to work to their maximum ability. His knowledge of exercise and how the body functions is reassuring and he watches everyone to ensure that technique is correct, therefore minimising the chances of injury. There are always alternatives and “easier” options for those that have an injury or are restricted by a condition (such as myself).
At the end of every session I have a tremendous feeling of achievement. Above all Sean makes it fun and I always look forward to the next time. At 51 I feel fantastic and I know that my levels of fitness exceed those of many of my peers. So thank you Sean!!

Patricia
The online sessions with Sean provide a great workout to strengthen my core and upper body, they are hard work but I’ll definitely be continuing with these.

Molly
Thanks to Sean I came 1st overall out of 36 females on my army assessment which helped me win the fittest recruit award by Dame Kelly Holmes!
Lauren
Hi my name Lauren and I’m 27 and I work for SB Fitness I know that as a woman you feel like you have a lot of pressures
to look a certain way and to be a certain way, but the fitness world is not necessarily about looks it’s about how you feel and to make yourself feel better so it’s really important to make that first step by coming into the gym and to start enjoying exercise and not care about what anybody thinks. and by coming classing bootcamps things like that you can make friends and this will help empower you to come into the gym and to get used to all the exercises that you need to do throughout the day and by making your friends you’ll be coming in and you’re going to enjoy it a lot more so take that first step come to a class make yourself feel good and make those improvements that you want to see because you can do it and you’re the only person that can make sure that you can just take that first step come along join in and have fun I promise you okay to take your first step into winning some free PT sessions so all you have to do is comment or tag your name below and you can be up for a chance of winning a FREE PT session with myself or someone else on the SB Fitness Team so get commenting and good luck!

Angela Reece
Sean Burgess was my PT for over a decade. He helped me stay strong, kept me on the right track and taught my muscles positive memories for life! I can’t recommend him highly enough. If you want value for money, motivation, professionalism – but also humour – he’s your man.
What Sean doesn’t know about fitness isn’t worth knowing! An excellent conversationalist too – you’ll feel at ease with him right away. Male or female, building bulk or shedding weight, do your body a favour and book a trial with Sean today.

Nicky
Flexibility Matters’ has become a regular Saturday morning “must-do”, it’s challenging but it definitely works as I am seeing a noticeable effect on my flexibility and strength.

Dave
If you want to make a change in your life for the better then sign-up now, if it worked for me it can work for you!! At the end of the 10 weeks you won’t regret it.
Marie Fishlock
Hi my name’s Marie I’ve been a member of a gym for 20 years but I was stuck in a rut I wasn’t really working out hard even though I went to the gym and I was probably eating everything I could just because I thought I’ve been to the gym that day so somebody recommended Sean’s boot camp I came along he’s one of the nicest instructors that I’ve ever met and he’s paid me to say that by the way but no honestly he makes every workout fun you don’t realise how hard you’re working because of the effort he puts in and to the things that you do so it keeps you entertained we’ve recommended friends to come here and there’s a group of six of us now and we turn up 3 times a week at 6:30 in the morning regardless of the wind rain or anything and because everybody’s hips like a family and there’s no judging you you work to your own pace so I really highly recommend it and Sean and his team are absolutely amazing so come down have some fun get fit and feel good.
Tony Demote

Steph
Highly recommend Sean, he is a great coach, very motivating and lots of fun. The sessions are tailored to suit your goals and always deliver great results.
Liz McCormick

Louis Rumbold
Work and life commitments meant I basically let myself get very unfit and fat. Sean’s PT, group classes and nutrition support are great. I joined Invincible Bootcamp and shredded 10kg in 12 weeks. I sustained an injury set back but with Sean’s help, I am back in the gym. I cannot rate Sean and the team highly enough and if, like me, need help getting back to health, I highly recommend you get in touch!! Thanks Sean!

Will
Online personal training is very beneficial and convenient, it provides a challenge for all levels of fitness. It helps maintain high physical and mental fitness during challenging periods.

Emma Wilshire
I was sceptical to start with, thinking just another PT just a corporate robot. But I couldn’t be more wrong!. Sean is amazing and I’d definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone. I had the dreaded ‘mummy tummy’ and extra weight after having my son 2 years ago and hated everything about it.
But with Sean’s help I’ve dropped nearly a stone (12 pounds) this year, 8% in body fat, lost inches and massively toned my horrible areas, as well as hugely increasing my fitness! I genuinely feel great and have actually learnt what I should be doing and why when I’m working out.
Sean pushed me more then I would myself and seemed to know my limits better then I did and I’m so glad he did! Without his help I’d still be unfit, unhealthy and unhappy!.
I really can’t thank him enough!
If you haven’t already booked as many sessions as you possibly can I suggest u do!
I’m one very happy, lighter and fitter. Customer!

Karen
As a retired Olympic athlete on maternity leave, I have lost 14lbs in weight and my fitness is back to what it was when I was a full-time athlete. I would certainly recommend Sean to anyone.
Adam Dunn
I’m Adam I’ve been training with Sean for best part of six years now, from when i was about 18 now 24. I’ve put on about two stone of muscle um body fat has dropped down significantly, fitness is better, been training for the London Marathon, Lands End to John O’groats uh 12 months per race and tough mudder. Every session with Sean has been different varied and unique very interesting going to work, very knowledgeable, highly recommended.

Abbey and Beth
As full-time dancers we love doing the online training sessions with Sean as they challenge our strength and fitness in lots of different ways which helps to improve our main routines.

Jason Brewer
Sean is a great guy who has been really knowledgeable and kind to me and all the guys I know who have trained with him. He has been a huge help towards me achieving my goals of gaining muscle and strength.
I Would recommend him to anyone.

Liam
After 10 weeks of strength training my weakest lift the bench press went up by 35kg for 8 reps and I gained almost a stone in lean muscle mass!
Alison Clark
I was sick of being fat and unfit really and store another for the bootcamp and thought I’ll sign up and because I’ve signed up and paid my money it’ll make me go and it does the variety is brilliant every time I come it’s different different exercises different challenges it’s hard work you push yourself push up push myself harder every time I come it’s always a
challenge it’s good.

Nick
It’s the first time I’ve tried training online or HIIT but it’s definitely something I want to keep up! Full credit to Sean for finding the right balance between great exercise and banter.

Adam
Following my massage session and Sean’s exercise recommendations for my shoulder I was able to get back to training again properly and living a life without pain. I now always see Sean first any-time I get a niggling injury or just need to relieve general tension.
Fran Snell

Laura
Sean always creates a fun, high energy atmosphere in every partner or group PT session. Training with others really helps me stay motivated and push myself to get the most out of every hour.