Sebastian’s Functional Fitness

Sebastian is generous with himself and with his knowledge, and the man really knows his stuff.
If you’re interested in REAL health, as in longevity, energy, less disease and functional movement and fitness, this is your man.
I can happily recommend him (and do) to those I love and care about the most.
Give him a try, you will not regret it.

Sebastian is a superstar. He is professional, organized, extremely knowledgeable, engaging and caring … all while keeping the workouts interesting week after week. I started from a point of near total atrophy having done nearly no exercise for about 10 years. I shared my prior attempts at getting back in to shape which always ended soon after they started with a lame injury of some kind. He took that very seriously and we started with a series of 1 on 1 sessions to get me up and running gradually, keeping it balanced. After I had regained some semblance of a base level of fitness and strength, I braved his morning group sessions. They’re full of super nice friendly people, ranging from the ultra fit through to the not-​so-​muchers (like me). What’s phenomenal is the group classes are always different and how he offers up ways to make each exercise harder or easier. So he’ll demo the exercise, e.g. a dipping side plank, and show an option for making it harder, e.g. bring knee up to meet elbows, or easier, e.g. don’t dip, just hold it as long as you can. Everyone feels like they’re working out together, no one feels left out. He really understands the body and muscles groups and overall I feel like, with 2 sessions a week, I get a balanced, safe and challenging workout.

Sebastian’s approach to fitness and his commitment to the wellbeing of his clients goes beyond anything I’ve ever experienced in the fitness industry (which I’ve worked in around the country for the past 8 years). He exemplifies health in all aspects of his life and focuses on the long-​lasting steps to leading a healthy lifestyle which has been especially inspiring for me. He is incredibly knowledgable when it comes to the body, nutrition, and moving in a safe and efficient way. He leads every session with motivation, empathy, and genuine care and his sense of humor and engaging personality makes every workout a truly enjoyable one! His keen attention to detail and proper form is something I feel many trainers lack. Having a small group class allows him to provide everyone with individual attention while still supporting a fun group dynamic.
I’ve only known Sebastian and been working with him for the past year, but I can confidently say he has forever changed my life for the better. I can’t recommend him enough (trust me, I’ve tried!) and I am truly grateful for his continued impact on my life.

I can’t endorse Sebastian’s Functional Fitness enough… I’ve worked with Sebastian in both group settings and in 1-​on-​1 sessions — both are fantastic. Sebastian is able to train clients at all fitness levels during the same workout. Since I’m someone prone to injury, I’m very appreciative that Sebastian creates safe yet tough workouts. He’s pushed me without causing injury; and my strength and balance have improved beyond where I ever imagined. I did not grow up doing sports and Sebastian has really helped me see what I am capable of achieving.
Sebastian makes working out challenging but really, really fun. I love being outside — enjoying the beauty of San Francisco — while sweating my butt off. I ALWAYS leave my hour with Sebastian in a better mood and with wonderfully sore muscles (but can still function the next day).
Sebastian is very knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition; always willing to answer my millions of questions and offer advice when asked. Plus — he’s *really* such a swell guy! There’s never any judgment or shaming, but rather encouragement and humor when you work out with him.

I have never written a review on Unilocal,but Sebastian is deserving of one. I was a highly competitive athlete in a former life and have worked out with a number of people in the past so I do have a little experience in this department. I was so pleasantly surprised to find Sebastian. I started by working out two days a week and that really produced results. I like the combination of agility, balance, strength and cardio. I have recently started working out four days a week to get my athletes body back and it is coming thanks to Sebastians help. He will push you, but because he is so empathetic, he knows when not to.
I credit Sebastian with an overall improvement in my life. I feel confident in my body and my abilities again. Thank you I highly recommend trying a work out with him. Either solo or individual. You will see how he differs from other trainers.

I started working with Sebastian about 4 months ago. I’m a yoga instructor and I was looking for something that would be fun and help me strengthen areas of my body that can tend to be a little hyper mobile. I’m also getting a little older and was noticing a change/​slowing of my metabolism. A girlfriend suggested her trainer, Sebastian. We do high intensity interval training and the workouts are tough but fun. Always different. We work outside, which I love, at different hilly areas. We use stairs, hills, walls, trees, posts, bands, balls, etc. I feel sooo good. It’s a great compliment to my yoga practice. The sessions are usually small groups of two, three, or four people. He also keeps stats on his phone so he can measure our improvements. I was impressed by the fact that the people I have met while working out have all been with him for a long time. He’s awesome. And his physical conditioning is amazing. I recently witnessed him win a fitness competition and I was so proud that he was my trainer.

I have been working with Sebastian since September. Previously, as I am sure many busy people have tried, I used an online trainer. She promised to be available and helpful with meal planning and workouts. I felt that she really couldn’t understand what I needed. Her plan could maybe work for someone else with a different schedule but it wasn’t working for me. I felt frustrated.
I randomly found Sebastian online when I was reading about upcoming vegan events. I went to his website and read a lot about his work as both a personal trainer and dancer. I decided to reach out to him to see if he could have availability for my busy schedule. Also, since he has been a vegan for over 15 years, I was also hoping for guidance for being vegan and an athlete. The main things I have learned about food from Sebastian is to eat well and to really eat when you are hungry. I am sure that sounds too simple but those are the two main points that have made me happier with my food choices.
I was very happy with my first session with Sebastian. I expressed my limitations with my knees and he has been able to design workouts that still condition my whole body without causing knee pain. He is also very professional. He will confirm sessions before each of my sessions. He also is on time and prepared for each session and makes each session fun.
I am excited and happy to call Sebastian my trainer. He works hard and has inspired me to push myself everyday for my workout goals.

This man is a walking encyclopedia of incredible fitness knowledge. Sebastian is an extremely gifted trainer, and exceptional athlete, and very pleasant to be around. If you’re looking to get an incredibly good workout and laugh in the process, then look no further.
As a fitness trainer myself, I am always on the lookout for other individuals with exceptional knowledge and people skills. Sebastian does a great job of blending the seemingly impossible with an upbeat, enthusiastic and fun demeanor.
Prepare to be challenged. Prepare to have a blast. Prepare to work hard. Prepare to sweat. Prepare to be sore. And prepare to… love every minute.

Sebastian is a wonderful trainer who is seriously knowledgeable about how to pack the most into your sessions with him, working all parts of your body and really maximizing the time. He is thorough and planned out but also able to make modifications easily on the fly if you can’t do something or need the level changed in any way. He is funny, nice and makes a genuine effort to get to know his clients, I highly highly recommend him.

Its been close to five years working out with Sebastian! Man, time flies. Sebastian is an incredible fitness coach. Not only does he listen incredibly well to my needs, he isn’t afraid to push my fitness goals to the next level. The workouts are dynamic, functional, and I never feel like I am going to leave feeling like I was risking injury, which is especially important when I have an athletic event or race coming up. Sebastian isn’t afraid of helping me set up workouts for when I am on the road or for the gym. And not having to workout in a gym but taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors is also really, really nice and a great way to start the day. Sebastian can work with newbies and top notch athletes as well.

Sebastian trains outdoor boot camp style sessions. He blends different techniques which are interesting. I found value going to Sebastian.

Sebastian redefines what an awesome trainer is. He is insanely knowledgeable, keeps up to date on research so you know he’s looking out for your long-​term health, designs workouts from best practices in CrossFit, dance, body building, and infuses each workout with his quirky humor and attentive TLC. He also does every move he coaches. I never thought I’d be a workout bunny but I’ve been going weekly for the last 3 years. This from a woman who hadn’t picked up a barbell before. And that’s exactly it — everything is outside in the fresh air, beautiful San Francisco scenery, with small group of great people… I feel alive after each session, and super sore the next day. And I like how my body and mind have changed as a result. Truly above and beyond the bootcamp trendies you’ll see out there. Highly recommend Sebastian!

Working out with Sebastian has been a wonderful, rewarding experience. He keeps me engaged month after month with a wide range of challenging, creative exercises and is very thoughtful about how to make the most of our sessions. He has a real passion for health and fitness and his positive attitude is inspiring. You couldn’t ask for a better trainer!

We posed a challenge for Sebastian: can you tailor a workout for a regular client, a past client/​Mom with an injured rotator cuff (me), and our son home from college. Sebastian met the challenge with aplomb, and created a customized workout that addressed all three of our unique sets of needs and fitness levels. And we shared laughs and jokes. The next day I could hardly lift my coffee cup — but I had wanted to strengthen my arms — and it was a good kind of sore, not a bothersome one. In a nutshell, Sebastian is a gifted trainer, especially at catering to all different levels and goals.