I was in my mid 50s and while I knew intellectually that I needed to lose weight and get into shape, I always had lots of energy and internal fortitude to keep going – and a busy life, job and many outside interests – lots of reasons not to focus on myself. It is fair to say that working with Sean has changed my life. Sean took my programming and approach to another level no matter the circumstances presented. He adapts his programming and approach to get the best from his clients during each session. I had a torn IT band, along with advanced osteoarthritis in my knees and he adapted every movement to build strength, muscles and flexibility all while trying to lose the weight and keep the energy going. To be honest, he made it easy for me to follow and to share health and fitness with my family. He adapted my programming for when I had to travel for work, so I didn’t lose momentum when I was away. It just feels good. over the past 3 years I have lost 80 pounds, 25% body fat, reduced my resting heart rate by almost 30 beats a minute, reduced my blood pressure. I haven’t finished yet but thanks to Sean I have all the tools and knowledge in my ‘kit bag’ and I’m still working on it every day. Having a coach and support system has changed my life and Sean has become not only my trainer but my friend. At the end of the day he taught me to be accountable to myself, proud of myself and to celebrate the journey. That is huge. Thank you doesn’t seem to be enough but – thank you Sean.

Having played sports all my life I stayed in shape until school and work kept me away from the gym. I was in the worst shape of my life. I wanted to achieve something. I wanted abs! I tried working out by myself but failed. Not only did I not see any results, but I kept putting on weight and I needed help. I met Sean and signed for personal training. I was skeptical at first. I explained to him what I wanted and how I wanted to look. I saw the results and I was really surprised. I stared at 197 lbs with 17.1% body fat and in one month and a week, I weighed at 172 lbs with 11.7% body fat. My waist dropped from 37 to 31 Inches. I was really happy looking at myself in the mirror. The clothes fit me well! I thank Sean for all the help. Our sessions ended with me having amazing results, newfound knowledge, and achieving a physique that I’m proud of. I currently weigh 178lbs with 10.1% body fat and can see my abs. His quote in regard to weights “You picked it, now work with it” was truly inspirational. I was very impressed about his passion towards fitness and training. His discipline towards his clients is commendable.

When you train with Sean you have a careful plan for your training program. He explains to you the purpose of this plan in plain language, and how your training goals can be achieved in time. He would also adjust your training program according to your physical needs at the moment, which increased my confidence in him, no matter what came up he would have an answer and solution. Sean impressed me because: 1. His genuine concern in helping me achieve my personal fitness goals 2. His active search in learning and growing in his professional career. 3. His motivational techniques that he applies during the training sessions. When you train with Sean you have a careful plan for your training program. He explains to you the purpose of this plan in plain language, and how your training goals can be achieved in time. He would also adjust your training program according to your physical needs at the moment, which increased my confidence in him, no matter what came up he would have an answer and solution. Losing weight was not a first on my list when I began exercising, it was feeling better. Sean helped me assess and understand all the fad diets that exist around us while simultaneously helping me make wiser decisions about food selection. When Sean explained to me nutrition fundamentals, it was in a way that was easily understood, and when I applied I could see steady improvement. Following his advice, I was able to lower my bad cholesterol and to lose just under 4 kilos.

I worked with Sean for over six months before I took a job in another city. Had I stayed, we'd still be training together. We exceeded our goals, and we had set difficult goals! His systematic, metrics-based approach meant the path to success was clear. His professionalism and empathy made it easy to return day after day. I felt that he matched my commitment one hundred and ten percent.

Sean Beckford, the most dedicated Fitness Trainer you’ll ever meet. I met with Sean in April 2018 with a goal to lose 50lbs and be able to exercise without pain as I was recovering from my worst sciatic nerve flare-up. I always struggled to lose more than 20lbs on my own since my late teens. I always enjoyed exercising but I didn't want to accumulate additional injuries due to bad form. He helped me achieve new goals that I set for myself and which I once thought were impossible. He helped me train for a 5k run in September 2018 and a 10k run at the Toronto Marathon in May 2019. After working with Sean, I feel like a new person: I reached my goal losing 50 lbs and boosted my self-confidence in the process. I have a better understanding of my diet and how it affects my physical performance, I sleep better and have strength (physical and mental) to tackle everyday life. With Sean’s training assistance I regained my love of exercising and I feel that I have a new and improved life ahead of me. Working with Sean has been a priceless experience as he helped me gain knowledge and understanding of my body, so that I can finally enjoy exercise pain free.

My previous trainer and I were kind of at a loss. I’d originally set out to strengthen and tone my body and had a number of functional goals but with immobilizing mid and upper back pain, I was unable to do most things. Sean worked patiently with me to sort out the muscles in my back and after a few months, we were able to start building again. He also taught me the skills to manage my issues better on my own. Sometime after that we discovered that the back pain wasn’t a stand alone problem, but instead part of a broader chronic pain condition that would flare up unpredictably. My mid back pain cleared up but gave way to a rotating cast of joint problems-- ankle, wrist, shoulder, hip, lower back -- that would sometimes prevent basic movements like lunges or overhead pressing or gripping for months at a time. Sean was always able to tailor our sessions to me. He checked in at the start of every workout and always met me where I was at in terms of fatigue vs. desire to sweat and work hard. Even when my energy and mobility were changing drastically from day to day, we were still able to make progress towards my goals. It would have been hard without him!

I fell into a bit of a rut. I have always been a very active person, so, you can imagine my disbelief when after having my body fat calculated at, the results showed I was not as healthy as I thought I was. I was mortified. I knew something needed to change and I knew I needed help to get back on track. Sean was there to keep me in check and pushed me on days where I didn’t want to be pushed, and because of that I grew stronger and more determined to see results. I sweat a lot, this was an ongoing joke between us – but there were days where I really couldn’t tell if I was sweating or crying. All I knew was that I was a mess, but I loved it. I could feel myself getting stronger, more focused. Giving up was no longer in my vocabulary, and if I tried, I paid for it with extra reps. Sean’s coaching seriously helped my mind, body and soul. I started to feel better and became healthier and stronger than I’ve ever been. And bonus, I look better. I was smaller and had a booty for the first time in my life!! I highly recommend Sean. If you’re tired of making excuses and not getting the results you want, if you have obstacles you need to overcome, if you need someone to push you and help you get there – Sean is your guy. Thanks Seansy!

If you really want to see results - and you are dedicated to your own fitness health path: you HAVE to see Sean. Sean has helped me recovery from injuries, corrected imbalances and has pushed me to achieve fitness goals that I just could and would not have done on my own. He is there to answer a range of fitness/health questions from why does this hurt?! to figuring out nutrition, supplements and sleep behaviours all in the quest to help you feel your best. The great thing about Sean is, he truly cares about his clients and not only takes time to figure out how you like to train but will also adjust the training day, on the fly, to accommodate unexpected changes. As a result - you get the best workout for your mind and body, that day.

I wanted to feel better, stronger, and fitter. Sean listened. I wasn’t looking to lose weight; I was happy with my size. What I wanted instead was a toned and stronger body that wasn’t achy and could kick some serious butt. Sean laid out a plan of action in order to achieve my goals. We started with correcting my body, strengthening my core and fixing my posture, creating a solid base from which to build on. He is very knowledgeable. If I want to focus on a developing a particular part of my body, Sean knows the muscles to work and how to get them where I want. When I work out, I’m sure to learn which muscles I am using and to be more aware of those muscles during each exercise. The sessions are interactive, and not only build my body, but knowledge of my body and understanding of how it works. Sean knew when I didn’t, that I was capable of more. He challenges me and allows me to succeed. He makes me work hard for my goals but doesn’t wear me down. His positive attitude makes me want to keep going and gives me smile on my face after I’ve completed a workout. Deciding to work out was one of the best decisions I have made. Having Sean as my trainer has made the decision that much better. Can’t wait for my next workout with him.