Testimonials

I have been attending a session twice per week for 11 years. Sean has devised a number of exercises designed for someone of my seniority. He concentrates on core and strengthening. I also appreciate the discipline of turning up twice per week even when I am not really in the mood! Highly recommended.

I first went to Sean during rehab for hip surgery- his knowledge and expertise ( combined with my physio) were great in helping me to rehabilitate the injury, and regain my overall fitness. The hip is a lot better ( thanks) , but I've kept going as Sean's approach has reinvigorated my training, and kept it stimulating and fun . He's also helped my wife to prepare for a return to skiing after many years away, and inspired my son's interest in Strength and Conditioning. A great service - thoroughly recommended

I have always wanted to go to a fitness class on my own, but struggled due to anxiety. After speaking with Gabriella I signed up for a boot camp class and haven’t looked back! Everyone is so lovely and kind, Gabriella is such a good teacher and the classes are enjoyable and I feel great afterwards. I feel so much stronger, happier and more confident since doing the boot camp classes and have even tried a circuit class too which was just as enjoyable. If you are looking for some evening or weekend exercise classes then contact Serida, they have a great range of classes and the groups are so friendly, relaxed and fun and the fact it fits around work too means it’s really convenient and there are no excuses!

I trained with Sean for a couple of months while I was staying in the area and can highly recommend. Sean took great care to listen to my goals and limitations and could adapt our sessions on the day if needed. He was able to push me out of my comfort zone whilst still acknowledging my limits (which is not something I have always experienced with trainers). Sean is definitely very knowledgeable and professional, but also a great laugh to be around which makes all the difference. I will miss training at Serida!

I have been exercising with Gabriella for about 5 years, I go to her Boot Camps, outside on The Moor in Hawkhurst. I like to exercise outdoors and to be in the fresh air! She is imaginative and varies the programme to make it fun and challenging!

The classes are interesting and varied - I have done the boot camps, box and PT. The gym is excellently equipped. Gabriella is fun and approachable. She is always ready to provide alternatives should you have an injury. The payment options are also flexible and affordable. Very much recommend to any one!

It was a pleasure to work with Sean at Serida Fitness. I feel fitter and stronger. I also feel much better educated about my training, where to focus, and how to maximise my time spent working out. I want to thank Sean for his knowledge, encouragement, and enthusiasm

I am over 70, and was beginning to creak when my son set me up with Serida Fitness and Sean in May 2021. After only 5 sessions with Sean, my singles tennis is amazing, and strength and confidence have returned. Sean has a life story full of professionalism (including being a paratrooper) and it's clearly in everything he does. So he takes training very seriously - he watched me like a hawk during every minute of our sessions, alert both for any warning signs, but also for improvement needing a few more repetitions. He made it fun too, while generously providing lasting "takeaways" from his vast experience.

It was a pleasure to work with Sean at Serida Fitness. I feel fitter and stronger. I also feel much better educated about my training, where to focus, and how to maximise my time spent working out. I want to thank Sean for his knowledge, encouragement, and enthusiasm.

Gabriella is a supportive, knowledgeable and highly competent personal trainer. She has a great instinct for knowing just how far to push to get consistent improvements every week. Her sessions are well planned to be varied and interesting with Gabriella having a seemingly endless knowledge of different exercises to try

Sean really motivated me to improve my physique to get fitter and stronger. I could see visible results. The sessions were always interesting and Sean kept me working hard

My son had a couple of significant teenage sports injuries. He was helped by doctors and physios, but needed guidance and motivation in his rehabilitation. Sean's knowledge and understanding of training techniques guided him through rehab and beyond. Sean's coaching and mentorship have inspired a deeper understanding of training, helping him win a recent Strength and Conditioning award, and now a place at University to do Sports Science. I would recommend Serida to anyone needing help to get fitter, regardless of previous experience. Dr Richard Estall

I started going to Serida Fitness about 5 months ago in order to tone up after nearly 10 years of little or no exercise. A friend and I went together, for moral support and to egg each other on. Sean advised a series of exercises and routines for us based on what we wanted to achieve. He was, and still as, very patient with us, just pushing us on a little bit more in each session so that we feel we have accomplished something every time. I feel much fitter and toned and have improved my stamina and strength by leaps and bounds. We also have time for a chat and a bit of a laugh which makes it a pleasure to be there.

I was persuaded to join Serida Fitness by a friend who wanted to enrol, but not on her own. It has turned out to be one of the best things I've ever done!! I am 60+ and apart from playing competitive tennis in my teens/twenties, had not done any formal exercise, as such, until I joined Serida. Sean has been amazing, tailoring each session to our ability, and giving much needed encouragement when required - which is pretty often for me!!! I leave every session feeling better about myself, and pleased with what I've achieved. I cannot recommend Sean and Serida Fitness highly enough.

I have been working with Sean for 6 months and have worked with a number of trainers over the years. Sean is undoubtedly one of the most professional and experienced and is clearly focused on establishing realistic personal goals resulting in long term gains at a sensible pace. The most enjoyable aspect of training with Sean is the variety of exercises and equipment used, which keep the sessions interesting for me, this is particularly important as a regular commitment to training is vital to progress but boredom around repetitive routines can easily set in and affect motivation - Sean is very much alert to this!

Gabriella did a number of PT sessions with my daughter who was struggling with motivation and overall fitness. Gabriella was kind and supportive and provided advice and guidance about healthy teenage eating and exercise habits. My daughter improved her confidence and body image and always looked forward to the sessions

I started training with Sean in a bid to lose some of the stubborn fat around my middle and generally tone up. What I achieved with Sean's help was far more than this! Using weights and various bodyweight exercises my overall strength and fitness improved so much in a short space of time that I was able to perform exercises I would never have attempted on my own. Each workout is tailored to you, so you can achieve exactly what you have discussed. I have learnt so much from Sean, he is willing to share his expert knowledge and answer any questions you come up with. His tips on nutrition are excellent and his dedication is clear.

I am 10 years into recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome having previously been a sub 2-hour half marathon runner. A year ago, I felt ready to return to some weight lifting and approached Sean for advice. Sean devised a 30-minute programme which he guides me through and which varies each session so boredom is never a problem! If I am having a bad day/week, (which does happen - often for absolutely no apparent reason), Sean remains supportive and helpful throughout. He often tweaks a routine if he can see that I'm struggling and when I slip into lazy habits he corrects me professionally and sympathetically. I cannot over-emphasise how helpful I have found working out at Serida Fitness this past year.

Having the online classes has been an absolute godsend during the current pandemic. There are a wide variety of classes on offer at various times so there is something to suit everybody. They are only 30 minutes long, but there is so much packed in you feel like you have done a full class. As with the face to face classes there is always an easy/intermediate/advanced option to all moves, so suitable for beginners or seasoned exercisers. I recommend them!

We are loving the Zoom exercise sessions run by Serida Fitness! During these difficult times, it is so nice to have the regularity and familiarity of Gabriella's classes and her enthusiastic presentation! Her exercises are easy to follow but you always come out feeling energised and strong. Doing these sessions alongside our daily walk, we hope to come out of lockdown fit and fighting! Thank you!

Gabriella’s classes are well-structured and no two classes of the same type are ever the same which keeps it interesting. For each exercise she gives options to cater for participants with varying levels of fitness so we are all able to push ourselves at our own rate. I am in my early 50s and have a sedentary job, these classes contribute enormously to my physical and mental wellbeing and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to continue with them online during lockdown