Testimonials

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.

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.

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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 👍

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.

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.

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.

Sean, is professional, knowledgeable but more importantly fun.
He always keeps the sessions I’ve been to entertaining which helps alot when you’re going full power.
You’re not clock watching at all and the session is over before you can think about it as you’re having fun.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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.

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.