TESTIMONIALS
Students and Trainers
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Katie Williams
co CEO Ideal Living
Living in Los Angeles with access to the most qualified trainers in the world, I’m super picky about finding the best of the best fitness experts. Seth, by far, is the very best I have ever met. He has an excellent understanding of TRUE fitness—not just building muscles and improving appearance, but how to develop optimal function and physical health. Seth’s knowledge is rooted in Pilates (which I love) but goes beyond Pilates to encompass multiple modalities. Plus, Seth has a gift for translating his knowledge into actual experiences for student’s student experiences. The depth of his knowledge is impressive—I am continually amazed that, whether I complain about an elbow ache or a toe spasm, he can find some exercise or technique to help solve the problem. On top of everything else, Seth has a beautiful, caring, kind, patient, funny, and free-spirited personality that can inspire you to be your best. To get the highest quality fitness instruction in your limited and busy life, you must work with Seth.
PS. I’m in my mid-60s, and while having good abs is nice, I care more about aging as gracefully as possible. Seth can get you both!
Peter Spiegel
co CEO Ideal Living
First and foremost, Seth Hampton is an exceptional human being. He is the rare kind of person who you want to have enter your life because you can be 100% confident that you will be better off as a result.
As a trainer, Seth will help you exceed what you believe is possible for yourself. I have had a noticeably worrisome hunched-over posture and a rounded thoracic spine since I was in middle school, unfortunately at 56, over 40 years ago. Two years ago, my dysfunctional posture finally caught up with me, and I had an episode of the lower back that kept me flat on my back for over a month.
I reluctantly agreed to my wife’s request to work with Seth. I had a negative attitude, and I was not very nice to Seth. Seth’s positive energy overpowered my negativity, and as long as I “showed up,” he took that as a sign that I was willing to do the work and change. Although I was only investing minute amounts of effort, Seth helped me invest my efforts wisely, and over time I began to see benefits.
With Seth’s help, I have significantly improved my health, strength, and appearance. I do not know if there is another person in the entire country who could have helped me as much as Seth has. I still have a lot of work to do, but I am confident that if I stick with Seth that I can continue to evolve my physical self in a way that will dramatically contribute to my quality of life.
Seth is The Movement Master.
Beth Broderick
Actress / Activist
Seth Hampton is a unique leader in the Pilates field. His extensive background in the performing arts has inspired him to master the mind/body connection in his approach to fitness. I have years of experience in Pilates, but Seth always has some new move or insight to offer that takes me to a higher level. Seth is the perfect guide on the life-altering path of the Pilates technique.
Val Gokenbach DM MBA RN RWJF
Author of Tap Dancing Through Life: Seven steps to finding your personal rhythm and the life of your dreams.
I have known Seth Hampton for many years, professionally and personally, and feel very blessed that he has been in my life. Seth is a fantastic individual with incredible talent and drive. He has a beautiful way of connecting with people and genuinely caring for them in a supportive way that makes them feel unique and important. He can coach and mentor people to succeed through his selflessness and love for others. It is truly a delight to be in his presence with his exciting and engaging personality.
Elisabeth Harman
Actress / Writer / Pilates Instructor
I’ve been practicing yoga for over 25 years and the Alexander technique for over five years (not to mention dance from the time I was five years old), and I thought I knew my body. But it wasn’t until working with Seth that I realized what I had been missing all these years. Seth’s unique approach to Pilates has not only heightened my awareness but has literally transformed my body on levels I never knew existed….he truly is….THE REFORMER!
Laura Dunlop
Master Pilates Trainer / Choreographer / Dancer Founder and Owner of Pure Energy Pilates
As a Pilates Instructor, the more I learn, the better teacher I become, and with Seth, I learn something new every time we work. Seth’s knowledge and understanding of the body and Pilates are unparalleled. He brings his passion and joy of teaching with him to every session, and in return, I leave feeling joyful and accomplished. He is a wonderful teacher, and I cherish our weekly sessions.
Ariel K.
Pilates Instructor, Comedian
Seth has not only deepened my understanding of Pilates and movement as a whole but has also shown me how to find work and meaning in the most subtle exercises. Seth’s approach is all-encompassing, safe, and exploratory and has changed how I approach my body as well as how I work with my clients and help them achieve their goals. Working with Seth has taken me beyond the realm of Pilates Instructor to a world of fluidity, grace, and a greater sense of living in the body.
Priscilla Taylor
Actress / Model
Seth has introduced my mind and body to a new and exciting future with pilates. I have had many trainers over my life, but never have I had one so focused and precise in his teachings. He uses his expertise and advanced skill and puts emphasis on position, posture, and alignment, which in turn achieves perfect results. My body has never been so long and lean, and I owe it all to Seth. He is one of the great ones who is truly the best in his field and should be called a master! I don’t know what I would do without him.
Mariette Hartley
Actress /Author
“Seth…I think you are saving my life.”
Eliza Sroka
Actress, Pilates Instructor
As a fitness professional, it is a rare and exciting privilege to find an instructor with the talent of Seth Hampton. Each session is unique and different from any other, yet they all hold true to the fundamental philosophies of Pilates. Training with Seth has changed my body dramatically as a student and Pilates instructor. I’ve gained strength and muscle tone from head to toe as well as improved posture, coordination, and flexibility. As a fitness professional, my repertoire expanded exceptionally, thus allowing me to provide new and invigorating sessions for my clients. The education I continue to gain from Seth will enable me to stand out as a unique instructor in our highly competitive field.
I look forward to each session with Seth knowing that when I leave, I will not only feel rejuvenated but have excellent knowledge and understanding of Pilates.
Ellie A.
Pilates Student
Seth Hampton is the most talented and thorough Pilates instructor I have ever experienced.
Not only is he at master status, but his attention to body alignment is also crucial to benefit any workout. He is serious about his client’s bodies and doesn’t chit-chat as most do.
He’s 100% focused on you and what you get from every exercise.
Very knowledgeable about the body and its muscular system. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants a serious, no-nonsense, and, most of all, “result-producing” session.
I’ve been with him for many years, and my body is magazine worthy..period!
Kelly Newkirk
Pilates Instructor, Proffesional Dancer
Seth Hampton is my master trainer and teacher, mentor, role model, motivator, inspiration, and leader. As a dancer for 20 years, a fitness professional for six years, and a business professional for seven years, I have an appreciation for Seth Hampton and his work. He pushes me to do things I thought I couldn’t do anymore and things I never thought I could do in the first place! I chose Seth Hampton as my trainer because of his education, experience, background, professionalism, and passion for what he does. As I observed him for months during my Pilates training at Pilates Sports Center, I appreciated his 100% attention to detail and focus on his client’s needs. Now, I am experiencing all of the above! He taps into my ballet and gymnastics background and truly inspires me when he performs the most beautiful examples of how the exercises should be done. He believes in me, encouraging me to believe more in myself. I feel more and more empowered after my training sessions with him. He knows how to target all core muscles while balancing rotation, flexion, and extension work. His cueing is terrific. He is precise when explaining what I need to do and focus on before and during the exercise. I feel like he is moving with me when he is watching me and cueing precisely what I need to do to go that much further and MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the end! He is teaching me how to achieve more mind-body connection, balance, alignment, and core strength than I have ever experienced. I aspire to reach the level of his training one day. I am genuinely grateful to have him as my trainer and inspiration.
Kadee Sweeny
Master Pilates Trainer
Creator of KadeeFit
My experience in working with Seth has been enlightening and inspiring. He is such a profound and unique instructor. I like to refer to his Pilates sessions as “Sethlates.” His teaching style is intense, challenging, and extremely beneficial. I always learn so much about myself and the practice of Pilates when working with Seth. My body and strength level has completely changed since practicing Pilates, and when working with Seth, I feel muscles in my body I’ve never felt before. His work is deep and super-focused. Because of “Sethlates,” I have grown tremendously as an instructor and a practitioner. I feel blessed to be able to train and learn from him. Kadee Sweeney, LA, CA
Christina Lindeman
Pilates Instructor, Professional Dancer
Seth has inspired me to do things I thought were beyond my reach. He has a beautiful way of making advanced movements approachable and possible. His energy, cues, and unique exercise variations always make for a great workout and have helped reinvigorate my own teaching methods.
Aaron King
Master Pilates Trainer
As a fitness professional, it is a rare and exciting privilege to find an instructor with the talent of Seth Hampton. Each session is unique and different from any other, yet they all hold true to the fundamental philosophies of Pilates. Training with Seth over the last year has changed my body dramatically as a student. I’ve gained strength and muscle tone from head to toe as well as improved posture, coordination, and flexibility. As a fitness professional, my repertoire expanded considerably, thus allowing me to provide new and stimulating sessions for my clients. The education I gain from Seth will enable me to stand out as a unique instructor in our highly competitive field.
I look forward to each session with Seth knowing that when I leave, I will feel stronger and have deeper knowledge and understanding of Pilates.
Ashley Rather
Pilates Instructor, Professional Dancer
Seth is a diehard Pilates expert! He has the capability to enliven and excite you and utilize all of your muscles! While training underneath Seth, my body changed from athletic to svelte. For the first time, I got compliments from people I had never even met before. His confidence is contagious. The way he teaches brings out your best and provokes you to not only live each movement to the fullest but also to live each day to the fullest!
Micki Alter came to me directly after undergoing Physical therapy due to a shattered femur. She has a pin in her left hip, which caused discomfort and limited range of motion. She could barely walk up steps. We carefully designed a program that involved Glut work and key awareness of how the transverse abdominals connect to every movement. Micki also has heightened scoliosis, so our work also involves lengthening her spine and postural realignment. As a dedicated student, Micki quickly saw results. Within the first year, she was able to comfortably walk-up steps and her overall alignment has improved tremendously. We even do Jump board regularly. Micki is an inspiration and now dear friend and a perfect example of the age reversal process that Pilates has to offer.
