TESTIMONIALS:

BROOKE ZEITSCH

SMD helped me in all aspects of my fitness, including weight loss, toning my body, increasing my body strength and keeping me motivated to improve and train hard each week. I am consistently surprised and happy with the improvements in my upper body strength and ability to complete the challenges set each week since training with SMD. I looked forward to and sometimes dreaded my tough sessions with the trainers at SMD, but always got through them thanks to the support and guidence provided. I always felt great after every session.

JAN EVERINGHAM

SMD health & Fitness has been great for me. I had been out of the training/gym scene for a while due to life circumstanses, but Sean has been able to slowly re-focus me on health, fitness and nutrition. He is very good at adapting the sessions to suit my level of fitness, and slowley pushes me to my limits, with gentle encouragment and without injury. Sean has a great knowledge of nutrition and foods which has motivated me to become more healthy and also diet and food concious, which i have found interesting and very beneficial. Our sessions are always varied and he always has a brand new approach, never boring & alway hard but i always walk away thinking "I worked hard" and "I did it". I would recommend Sean to anyone.

JESS THOMPSON 

I started my fitness journey in March 2011. I have always been ok with my weight and size but really wanted to work on my fitness as running was always a struggle and I could never seem to stick with exercising on a regular basis.I started exercising on my own at a size 12-14 weighing 85-90 kilos. Because I am 5'11" I always hid my size really well no one ever thought of me as overweight. After about 4 moths I had lost about 10 kilos by going to a gym 4-5 times a week and attending the SMD bootcamp every Saturday morning as well as changing my eating portion sizes.I had started all this on my own but was never really confident that I was lifting the right weights or doing the correct exercises for my body type. In August 2011 I met with Sean and decided to give personal training a try and see if I could maximise the results I was hoping for. I knew if I had come this far already I was determined I could get myself to a healthy and fit shape. I trained twice a week with Sean and attended the Saturday morning bootcamps. Within weeks I felt like my results were stronger and better than ever. Throughout that time I decided to compete in the Ralph Swimsuit Model of the year in December 2011. To my surprise I won a spot in the National Final. I know I never would have come as far as I have or had the confidence to achieve what I have since starting with Sean. He has shown me dedication and encouraged me to push my limits through training, model competitions and fitness challenges. Sean knows just how much you can handle and when you feel like giving up he is there to keep pushing you to go harder. It has now been 1 1/2 years with SMD and I have managed to stay a steady weight after dropping approx 25 kilos and am now a size 8-10. It takes dedication from yourself and having a trainer to become the better version of yourself that you always hope to be. I highly recommend Sean and personal training to anyone, at any age, size or fitness level he can take you to the goals you have always thought are out of your reach!

In a society where we are bonbarded by the latest fitness craze - diet or gym membership. Do yourself a favour Sean at SMD Health & Fitness is where you will get the results, i could not recommend Sean more highly so act NOW!

MARK S

In 2011 i came to Sean lacking in motivation to keep fit - I had trained sporadically - however did not keep it up regularly. I had cultivated a paunch that was not evident 4 years ago and my levi's did not fit well anymore!! Sean has tailored my training around my sporting interests and specific goals which include overseas surfing trips and reducing my golf handicap. He has focussed on strength and conditioning with some flexibility work thrown in for good measure. Overall i am much stronger and am in pretty good physical shape - especially for a guy of 57 - the levi's now fit fine again! I recently had my annual check-up with my doctor and my blood tests including blood pressure were the best they have been in 15 years. I would recommend SMD Health & Fitness for anyone wanting to loose weight, increase fitness and generally improve their health.

CHARLIE

I approached Sean back in september 2012 as i hadn't been getting the motivation i needed. Although i had been training, i wasn't seeing results. Sean asked me what it was that i wanted to achieve with my fitness. I had a pretty clear picture of what i was looking for and Sean was confident he would get results for me. I train twice a week with Sean and with his continued support, knowledge and unique training style i am seeing huge changes, that would not have possible without him. Not only do i look better but my confidence has improves as well. When you train with Sean, it isn't just your body that is conditioned, it is also your mind

MERRYN M

I have always, always struggled with my weight, even as a small child. I’ve tried all the commercial weight loss companies and even diet pills, with initial results but no long term ones. I have never been one for exercising – I knew I shouldn’t eat fast food etc, but could never get in the right mind set to do something about it. I first met Sean through a friend who had had success with weight loss and decided it was now or never! Since training with Sean, my whole attitude towards exercise and myself has changed. I have accomplished things I never thought possible. Don’t get me wrong, it was hard at first, but now I actually look forward to our 2 training sessions every week and feel something is missing if I don’t do some form of exercise whether it be a training session with Sean or even a walk or 2. I have noticed a huge change in my attitude, health and endurance – first session I thought I was going to die, but only a couple of weeks ago I did Merewether stairs 7 times – something I would never have even thought of 6 months ago. I have lost over 15kgs and centimetres have disappeared and I feel awesome! During our training sessions, Sean is always supportive and encouraging, always knowing how far to push and never has me doing anything he doesn’t feel I’m capable of. Sean has given me a new belief and strength in myself over the last 5 months that I would never have thought possible and I am extremely grateful for that! Thanks Sean!

SUZANNE S

I was looking for a personal trainer for my 13 year old son and a friend referred me to Sean. The first thing I liked was that he contacted me straight away and organised a time to meet with me and Tom to see how he could help.
 
Tom didn't need to lose weight but to keep fit during his off season for soccer and enhance his running skills and strength. On meeting with Sean he developed a plan and was interested to hear what Tom's goals were. As we were only looking to fill the 'gap' for the off season, Tom met with Sean weekly, which he looked forward to regardless of the fact that he knew how hard Sean was going to work him. Sean also gave him an exercise plan to continue during the week until his next visit.
 
He also gave us an outline of foods that we should look at to try and boost Tom's weight. The weekly visits allowed Tom to not only maintain his fitness, but to work on those additional areas. Sean helped correct Tom's running style, strengthen his core and to add some muscle to his upper body without having to do any weight training. This is all crucial to Tom's continued fitness and his ability to play at the top level of his sport.
 
I would have no hesitation in recommending Sean to anyone that was interested in finding an enthusiastic, motivated and well informed personal trainer!

PEK ANG

I have been training with SMD for a few months.  I have enjoyed the variety and challenging workouts that have pushed me beyond my limits.  The training is personalised to my goals and fits in well with my lifestyle. 

BREE TYLER

Sean, you have helped me by introducing me to a better lifestyle and healthy eating, improving my fitness for hockey. getting my bod ‘bikini-ready’ for Europe and helping me feel a lot better about myself! Sean you have pushed me to a level that I wouldn’t push myself too, (even if I do complain a lot!) and you have believed in me!

MICHELLE A

I have been training with Sean for five months. I am definitely more toned and I like being surprised with different combinations of exercises. Sean makes sure that I get the most out of each session. Sean is professional, reliable and he always encourages me.”

NATHAN GRANT

Sean has helped me to become fitter and to build my strength. Sean has taught me to eat healthier and what foods I should be eating to achieve the best possible results. Sean has taught me how to live a healthier and active lifestyle. I would recommend Sean to anyone.”

WENDY HARRIS

Sean has given me a brighter and more positive outlook on life. I have always struggled with my weight, always finding excuses, spending many nights crying myself to sleep because I was so unhappy with the way that I looked. After seeing the success that my friend had with her weight loss after training with Sean at SMD, I decided to see for myself how good this guy is! All I have to say is wow – it’s only been a few months and I’ve lost centimetres and I’m feeling fantastic! I’ve changed my eating habits, I have much more energy and I’m achieving goals that I never thought I would. Seeing Sean twice a week has changed my whole outlook on life. I have a healthier mind, body and soul. I can look at myself in the mirror and love the person I see! Thanks Sean.”

CHRISTIAN HULL

Having lost a lot of weight through diet over the period of a year I needed that push to keep going and focus on getting fit and learning to treat my body with respect.

I found Sean just lazing around the gym one morning looking for his “Rocky Balboa” unfortunately he got me and from that first training session he knew he had a lot of work to do to get me into shape.

With my determination and his “keep going” “four more to go” attitude I lost another 6kg in about 10 weeks and I was only seeing him about three times a month.

He set out workouts for me to do when I was on my own at the gym and gave me meal options. I lead a pretty hectic life and found all of his tips and training techniques easy to follow and watched my body go from flabby to pretty dam good.

I am still seeing Sean and look forward to when Calvin Kline asks me to be there new underwear model. Which I am sure is just round the corner!

JESSICA MURRAY

SMD Fitness has helped me to achieve things I never thought possible. I'm still not as fit as some, but the fact that I am enjoying exercise and missing it terribly when I don't do it is amazing to a former couch potato like me! I was always worried that personal trainers would judge me or be mean and shout at me to run faster, but Sean is very friendly and positive, and helped me achieve a much healthier me!

TRACEY ELLIOTT

SMD Health and Fitness has helped me by increasing my fitness level dramatically, changing my eating habits and boosting my energy levels. Before I started training with Sean, I could only jog at a slow pace, whereas now I am able to run from Dixon Park to Merewether Beach, do ten sets of stairs, do a return run from Merewether Beach to Dixon Park and complete the session with abdominal exercises.

The things I have been taught have been invaluable: I now enjoy a much healthier mind, body and soul and overall better lifestyle and I will not be returning to my old habits. Some of the benefits I have gained are being able to sleep better and being able to be active with friends, family and their children.

I would highly recommend that anyone wanting to change their lifestyle choose to do so by joining Sean at SMD Health and Fitness. Joining SMD Health and Fitness has been one of the most positive experiences I have ever had.

CHRIS BLUNDELL

SMD Health and Fitness has helped me in ways of building strength and muscle. It has motivated me to put that extra effort into my life and has helped me gain more confidence. 

Any one who is wanting to achieve the above results should definitely join Sean at SMD Health and Fitness. 

NICK MOIR

SMD Health and Fitness has helped me to be able to reach my goals much more quickly than if I had been training on my own. Each week involves doing new exercises which makes training more fun and I feel my limits being pushed each and every session. Sean is professional, organised, knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend him as a trainer. 

KATE TOYNE

Over the years I have tried plenty of diets, gym memberships and training programmes to lose the weight I gained after having my two children and all were with limited success. From what I hear from other people this is very common. Put simply, the best thing about working with Sean is that it works!

It is inspiring to work with Sean. He has extensive knowledge on exercise, diet, weight loss and ways to keep motivated. By working with Sean I am able to stay motivated and I know that I can achieve exactly the body and fitness level I desire. All this and he makes training fun – what could be better! 

MEL DOBSON

After having achieved some weight loss success on my own I reached the point where I needed to take things to the next level. At the same time, a friend joined the gym so we decided to go together. Through this association, I met Sean of SMD Health and Fitness. Whilst I initially did dread the weekly training sessions and almost made myself physically sick, our buddy training sessions have now been increased to two sessions per week and I find myself looking forward to them!

Over the three month period working with Sean I have noticed a change in my weight, my shape and therefore the way my clothes fit, but most of all I have noticed a change in my attitude.

The personal training sessions have been a positive and happy addition in my life – I recognise that my commitment to physical activity is ongoing and I look forward to a long and successful relationship with SMD.

ANGIE BECUS

After having had four babies and not stepping foot inside a gym in over twelve years, I recognised the need to make some changes in my life. I not only needed to change my body shape and lose weight, but I also needed to introduce a healthy, balanced lifestyle and be a positive role model to my young daughters.

I also have a fairly stressful working life and I discovered that physical exercise had markedly reduced the physical symptoms of stress that I had begun to experience. It was through this change that I met Sean of SMD Health and Fitness. Whilst I was terrified and initially felt that every session was an exercise in inadequacy (largely due to my unco-ordination) I have come to really love and look forward to our sessions. After I joined up, a friend also decided to make some life changes and so we now do buddy sessions a week in addition to attending the gym for our freestyle workouts as many times a week as we can. I find the sessions naturally exhausting, but fun and satisfying. In the four months that I have been associated with SMD I have experienced weight loss, body shape changes and a general feeling of overall happiness. The first step was difficult, but the rewards have been and will continue to be worth any momentary pain.

CASSIE MULLINGTON

Having Sean as a personal trainer at the gym has kept me motivated and helped me achieve my goals with different exercises and routines each week. I am always looking forward to seeing what is next and how far I will able to push myself with the support and encouragement from Sean as my personal trainer. I would never have been able to have achieved these goals without all the help I have been given.

JUSTIN ESCHEBACH

With SMD Health and Fitness I have learnt many things including how to work out safely as well as achieving results from someone you can trust. Sean has the ability to push you enough to achieve the results you require. Since starting to train with SMD Health and Fitness I am eating better and feeling great, and I look forward to my session every week.

I would strongly recommend Sean at SMD Health and Fitness.

RACH DIAMOND

SMD Health and Fitness has allowed me to achieve things which I didn’t think were attainable. Originally a sceptic of personal training, I now champion it to anyone who will listen. To begin with, Sean sat down with me and we discussed long and short term goals which gave me direction and purpose. After a few sessions, Sean developed a program specific to my personal goals and abilities. After only 6 short weeks I saw massive changes. I felt more toned and after a quick jog along my usual jogging track I realised I have halved my running time without even fully exerting myself! I have already achieved my short term goals of toning up, trimming down and running faster.

JAMES NEWELL

My sessions with Sean at SMD Health and Fitness have helped improve my muscle tone and are a great stress release. With exercise combined with comprehensive supplementation advice, I have been able to see consistent results every week.

The variety of activities in each session makes for an enjoyable workout.

CHIRAG MODI

Hi sean, you are really the master! Very good training! Sean knows exactly what he is doing! He has the rare capabilitity of having knowledge and sharing it to perfection! I  am very satisfied with what I have achieved. All credit goes to SMD!

Train like an animal, eat like a horse & sleep like a baby.

Thank u!

CHLOE

SMD Health and Fitness helped me achieve my goals. Sean is a great mentor..helped me thru all the tough times. An awesome trainer who'd help anyone at the drop of a hat..and good listener, would recommend SMD health and fitness.

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AMY LYALL

I was struggling and felt overwhelmed within a mainstream weight loss program and was not noticing or feeling any lasting results. Sean has succeeded in changing my attitude toward exercise and healthy living and I now enjoy a far more motivated outlook on life and look forward to workouts. A year ago I never even dreamed of having the success I have already had. I feel re-energized and have an abundance of self-confidence.  

I have found Sean to be a highly motivating, astutely professional and knowledgeable personal trainer. Sean is able to tailor workouts according to my short and long term goals, and is flexible enough to alter my workout routines around my work commitments. Moreover I have come to respect Sean as a friend, which has assisted me in breaking down some defensive layers that I had built over the years.  

I feel very lucky and grateful to be where I am now, and I know that I have been given the tools I need to stay motivated, healthy and hot. I would and have recommended SMD Fitness to my friends and family and if you’re suffering alone in a fat rut go and see Sean, he’ll sort you out.

SUSAN WARD

Recovery is not a goal, but a process, after an injury, returned to the gym with the assistance of  Sean, aiming at  building overall fitness and strength.
 
Sean has an unique way of adapting his training methods to suit my mature age, working commitments and previous injury.
 
He delivers  his programs using knowledge, understanding, motivation coupled with wit and humour.  He listens. He offers choices.
 
Thus empowering me to continue to overall improve and reach  towards the personal fitness level  that I desire.

Done, look no mention of man/child torturer, Have a great day, Japanese proverb, Fall down seven times stand up eight

DANIELLE BARTLETT

SMD Health & Fitness has helped me in many ways. It has taught me how to live a healthy lifestyle, by eating healthy and exercising regularly. My trainer sean at smd health and fitness is extremely helpful & encouraging with alot of knowledge,I would recomend this to everyone I know. I love it