TESTIMONIALS

“What Cedric excels at is pushing you while incorporating functionality into your routine. From refocusing my breathing and managing past injuries to building strength and rotation, he covers it all. I've had many trainers help me improve, but Cedric truly puts me on track to become the best version of myself!”

— Reid N.

“I've been working with Cedric for nearly a year now and doing so has been one of the best investments I have personally made in my life. When I first began working with him, I wanted to shed some unwanted body fat and lower my weight to look good on a beach, but I soon realized that having him as a trainer provided way more benefit than that.

Specifically, Cedric is able to adapt to his clientele matching the exact motivation that person needs to push themselves further than what they thought. It's incredible to see what you can achieve when failure simply isn't an option, and that's what you get with him. You believe in yourself in the gym, but that human feeling extends outside of that realm as well.

Another point to consider when working with Cedric is that his knowledge is VAST. Have a sprain? Mention it and he'll dissect it down to the most minute muscle. Does your body not allow for a particular movement? He has a library of alternatives that still allow you to reach the optimal position.

Now, what were my results? Cedric and I tend to focus on heart rate training. Since my goal is to lower body fat and overall fat content, I have to maintain a specific level of effort to ensure my body reaches these goals. “Training in the negative” tends to be our banner message as in slow declines in reps for muscles to constantly be timed under tension. Regardless, when I first worked with Cedric, I weighed 255 pounds. I now weigh 230 pounds and have reduced my body fat by 15%.

I have never felt better or more fit in my adult life. And it's not just how I look outside either. Internally, my cholesterol levels have all returned into normal ranges and my bloodwork has even impressed my doctor.

On a personal matter, Cedric I cannot thank you enough. You have truly given me the tools to change my life and I am so thankful for everything in our journey. If anyone has the chance to work with this world-class trainer, please do so without hesitation.”

— Corey B.

“As a working spinning and fitness instructor in LA, I have encountered very few certified personal trainers as passionate and genuine as Cedric.

He is goal driven and client-oriented with a personal mission to improve quality of life for each client he interacts with. He's a great example of fit-living and success found through hard work.

He coaches in a way that is comprehensive and approachable and his clients truly enjoy being in his presence. He is without a doubt an exceptional coach and role model.”

— Tara E.

“Cedric is amazing! After surgery in 2011, I lost range of motion in my left knee. Due to my injury I couldn't sit cross legged, squat all the way down, or perform lunges without losing balance. My Doctor said if I wanted to do those things again then I would need a second surgery. However, within 3 months of training with Cedric, I was able to get my full range of motion back. Now I'm sitting in cross legged as I type this review.

What I am impressed with the most is that I never told him about my issue, and he identified it. As a fighter, I was never comfortable with pointing out my limitations. People expect you to “tough it out” or assume you are being lazy. I'm not sure what made him passionate about injuries, but it's a blessing. Not every trainer knows how to modify and work with injuries, let alone build lost muscle back up. I completely lost my hamstring muscles, so squatting sucked more than for the average person. Training with Cedric is making everything better. I feel like I am getting younger again.”

— Raquel H.

“Cedric is one of the most talented and dedicated trainers you will ever find. As someone with a lot of limitations due to chronic illness, I wasn't sure what to expect initially. Over the course of the last nine months, he has changed not only my body but also my own expectations of what my body can accomplish.

He is truly gifted in his ability to quickly assess what your strengths and weaknesses are and challenge you into mental and physical shape. I'm constantly amazed at his creativity in working around and with your issues and in coming up with sweat-inducing, muscle-shaking circuits.

I have never done the same workout twice with him; in fact, he will often modify the same circuit into a more difficult (or easier) one by the time you get to the next set. Also, he is incredible at correcting your form so that you are actually exercising the correct muscle. Whether you are a couch potato who's never touched the door knob of a gym or a seasoned professional athlete, you will not do better than Cedric if you are willing to put the work in with him.”

— Private Client

“I can't say enough great things about Cedric!! I have been training with him for almost a year, and he has completely transformed the way I approach working out. He is hyperaware of form, effort, and efficiency, and I am always amazed by his ability to push you past your limit just enough so that you stay encouraged and motivated.
I've worked out regularly my entire life and am a runner — Cedric has completely changed my form so my runs are more effective and the injuries I used to deal with are a thing of the past.

As a firm believer in the connection between the physical and the mental, I have gained so many benefits from my sessions with Cedric and they go way past just being in the best shape of my life thus far. Cedric is not only super knowledgeable about the musculoskeletal system but he also becomes your personal champion to a point where you feel accountable for your effort and determination because you want to be, not because you're forced to be. He also genuinely respects your goals and tailors your workouts accordingly. The experience of working out with Cedric is truly individual which I personally think is the most important part of private training. Plus, he is just a good dude.

I initially worked out with Cedric hoping to supplement my running, minimize injuries, and learn a few “best practice” tips. I've gotten sooo much more out of it and would totally vouch for Cedric having the same effect on anyone else who was looking for a deeper training experience. It really is a mindset and becomes part of your lifestyle. I would (and do!) recommend Cedric in a heartbeat to anyone else seeking private training.”

— Dana K.

“I have worked out with Cedric since June. I've had multiple personal trainers before him at numerous locations, and I can say with confidence that he is fantastic.

Not only am I more toned, I'm also smaller in size. I was a size 28 in pants when I signed up and now I can fit in size 25/26. But most importantly, I feel confident, healthy and happy.

It has become a lifestyle change, not a temporary fix. Cedric holds you accountable not only for your workouts but for your diet too, which is such a huge factor to weight change that a lot of my previous trainers ignored. Highly recommend if you actually want a serious change and are committed to results.”

— Annie C.

“I first met Cedric while training for Muay Thai in Los Angeles. At the time, I had been doing a traditional 5-day bodybuilding split. This led to some overdeveloped muscle groups and some underdeveloped ones.
Cedric was able to identify my muscle imbalances and how they were specifically affecting my training. I really appreciated how he would explain the purpose of each exercise and how they would benefit my training, as well as his ‘laser like’ eye during the workout ensuring that I executed each exercise using the proper muscles.

Moreover, I had a lot of knee pain after several knee surgeries that prevented me from training as well as I would have liked. Cedric selected a variety of exercises that emphasized flexibility in a way that alleviated much of the pain in a way that physical therapy had not. Overall, Cedric is a tremendous personal trainer and I feel fortunate to have trained with him.”

— Alex O.

“Cedric is the man. He is a fountain of anatomical knowledge, cares deeply about his clients and inspires them to carry over the discipline he instills into the other areas of their lives.

Personally, he has helped me find joy in training, and is helping me realize some of my long-sought goals.”

— Matt F.

“Cedric is an awesome trainer! I have no hesitation in recommending anyone who wishes to seriously improve their physique to train with him.

As a frequent gym goer since college, I hadn’t been able to reach the goal I was after. It was not until I met Cedric 6 months ago that I started to gain some solid knowledge and skills to transform my body. Besides nutrition and physiology, the most important aspect I learned from him with respect to training is how my mind is able to drive my body, and the importance to break the old habits I developed throughout the years.

Cedric is also a very attentive person. He observes my form closely when I train, challenges me when my mind-muscle connection is slacking, asks for my daily food intake, etc.
After training with Cedric for 6 months I’ve lost 10 lbs and my body has become much leaner. As a current client I’ll keep training with him.”

— Kenny C.

“Training with Cedric has been very rewarding! He is very professional, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient and he helped me to reach my goal very quickly. I decided to train with him because I’ve had a lower back pain for years, and on the first day we met, he asked me what I wanted to achieve in 3 months. I told him I wanted to rid my lower back pain, lose 10 pounds and be able to run well.

Initially, I was not expecting to achieve these goals in 3 months because I do not have any prior work out experience and did not play any sports growing up. But by the end of month 1, I no longer had weird pains and I felt more energetic; and by the end of month 2, I lost 12 pounds and I started to run. My abs are more defined and my pants size went down from 30 to 28.

When training with him, he pays very close attention to my form, and he always knows how to push my limit without getting me injured. Thanks to him, I’ve done a lot of things that I never thought I’d be capable of. After training for 2 months with him, I am in the best shape of my life, I’ve got good posture and I’m healthier than ever! I would definitely recommend him to anyone regardless of their fitness level, goals or backgrounds!”

— Y.L.

“Over the past few years, I have gone to PT about five times for the same lower back issues, which were a hangover from a skiing accident. After being fed up and feeling like I could not build any momentum to get back in shape I came across Cedric, who I have been training with for about 1.5 years. He has worked extremely hard to ensure that not only was I working toward a better physical appearance, but doing so in a way that would minimize the impact of past injuries, and maximize my ability to keep up.

He trains in a very thoughtful and targeted way that always produces maximum results. I have been to 4–6 trainers in my life and none are as thoughtful as Ced about how to train, as well as how to adjust given other factors (tiredness, soreness, injuries etc). He has a PT background as well, which I think all trainers should have more of to better understand how to increase weak points.

Bottom line is that I am in the best shape of my life, and Ced will continue to push me to go further. Hands down the best trainer in NYC.”

— Justin P.

“Cedric is an extremely knowledgeable and motivating trainer. In the first 3 months, he helped me to achieve amazing results. I leaned out, am much stronger and am already seeing much greater endurance. His method with teaching me how to change my eating habits was totally effective.

He is tough and demands you bring your A game, and this makes sure you get results. Highly recommended.”

— Jeremy H.

“At 34 years old, Cedric has gotten me into the best shape of my life. He is hands down the best trainer I’ve ever had and throughout the process has become one of my closest friends. In 3–4 months, I went from 187 to 151 lbs, lost 5 inches off my waist line, went from 28% body fat to 18% and achieved my goal of getting a 6 pack.

I have worked out with weights since I was in high school, but Cedric basically broke down everything I thought I knew and taught me how to get the most out of my work out. Each session, we do 1 hour of high intensity training with emphasis on form and efficiency. He is a great motivator and teacher. When I think I can’t go anymore, he pushes me to realize that limits only exist in my mind; to not focus on the pain, but on my form, efficiency and overall goal.

He also taught me how to eat right because, let’s face it, a healthy diet is how you get the fastest results. Changing my diet was a complete lifestyle change, but with his guidance, I was able to do it and I have followed it ever since. It has been 3 months since I achieved my 6 pack goal and I have been able to maintain it. HUGE thanks to Cedric for training, motivating and inspiring me to stay on this path. Thanks to him, I’ve been able to channel my energy into something positive during a tough time in my life. And for that, I am so grateful. Whether you’ve never worked out a day in your life or if you’re experienced at working out, Cedric is the trainer for you.”

— Glenn G.

“Cedric is a great, extremely knowledgeable, patient and positive trainer! He doesn’t just make you sweat physically, he makes you sweat mentally to really get an understanding of how the body works and what you have to do to get where you want to be. Can’t say enough positive things!”

— Carrie D.

“I had scoliosis that caused tension headaches and three slipped discs that made my back seize up about once a month. I spent a year getting chiro and massages to manage the pain.

In working with Cedric for about four months, my back is nearly straight, my posture stays upright by itself, and I haven’t thrown out my back or had headaches for about two and a half months.

I thought I was just cursed with a crooked body and didn’t know that things could change. It’s weird that I lived for so long resigned to my bad body when I could have been pain free. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a lot of hard work and pushing yourself, but Cedric will guide you. You just have to show up and trust the process. Results happen pretty quickly. You can’t put a price on being pain free.”

— Jacob H.

“Training with Cedric changed everything. As a professional dancer, and dance instructor, I have been surrounded with fitness and training my whole life. It wasn’t until I trained with Cedric that I really tapped into my body’s potential.

His focus on the execution of perfect form, combined with constant motivation to push myself beyond my mental limits made all the difference in seeing and feeling results.

Cedric has helped me through injuries and a pregnancy, both times adjusting our workout to fit my body’s needs, without compromising results. In fact, my abdominal tone was so strong during my pregnancy that I was 2 weeks over due and no one could believe it cause my tummy was so tight still!

I absolutely would recommend him to anyone, no matter what their goals are, and would pay top dollar, knowing the results are priceless. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to train with Cedric, and will take the knowledge gained from his expertise with me throughout my life.”

— Gina D.

“I have been to many trainers, most of whom were competent and pleasant. But it simply wasn’t what I was looking for in my training… until I met Cedric.
Cedric is interested in training and teaching on multiple levels. This is not about simply losing weight or basic body modification. It is about being more fit, having greater understanding of your body, how to move more efficiently, how to be more powerful, how to work through discomfort and ultimately fear.

Each session has the possibility of transcending the everyday and providing a broader and deeper life lesson. When working with Cedric, I am always reminded of a phrase my brother uses in training- set your limits, redefine them.”

— Brett L.

“Cedric is a first class trainer. He brings a truly holistic approach to training. A 360 program that includes specific physical training tailored to your goal, techniques that help develop mental strength and focus, breathwork training to help you to push through challenges, and diet.

As an equestrian, I came to Cedric to help me get back into the competitive field following injuries from a traumatic accident. I was looking to rebuild strength, balance, endurance and confidence!

Cedric has deep knowledge of the anatomy and the relationship between form and movement which is very important in my sport.

Cedric will challenge you, and motivate you – and the results are far greater than you’ll expect. He’s by far the best trainer I’ve had.”

— Judy W.

“I’ve been in the fitness/workout vortex for a long time and training with Cedric was a much needed and perfect reset to reassessing my physical goals and, in fact, in just one month of training really achieving them. The training was all video sessions and absolutely seamless. I know the tools I have now from training with Cedric will stay with me for the long haul. He gave me a much better gauge on how hard I can push myself. He is very skilled at what he does, thoughtful and intuitive. Highly recommend if you’re looking to make a real change for yourself and your body.

UPDATE: Now that I have been training with Cedric for 1.5 yrs and have reached a higher level of fitness, I realized that training with Cedric goes way beyond just losing weight. He not only helped me to get my health back and to get to the weight I wanted, but also made me realize that I am stronger than what I think.

He taught me a breathing technique that allowed me to run better and faster; I used to be out of breath after a sprint. With the technique he taught me, I could recover my breath and slow my heart rate down within seconds. I also started Muay Thai 2 months ago. Even though there were setbacks and bruises along the way, now I can throw good kicks and combinations, and I enjoy doing it very much. He has been my physical trainer as well as my mental trainer, and I could never see myself in the way I am now from 1.5 yrs ago.”

— Jessica A.

“4 years in and my life has been tangibly changed. The breath-work we have implemented directly in to the routines has helped me get my nerve damage under control and has greatly contributed to my focus, strength and balance gains. I still cannot recommend enough.”

— Aaron P.

“I’ve worked with Cedric for a few years and as a result I’m stronger and more resilient when my back and foot issues pop up. He has also helped me with balance which has paid off in my running tennis and skiing, and breathing which has helped me with stress management. Great guy. Focused. Committed.”

— James R.

“I have been working with Breakbuild Athletics for almost 10 months. I cannot express how happy I am with the results. My knee pain is gone, my core strengthened, and I am able to be so much more active. In addition, I developed shoulder and neck pain this past month, probably from carrying grand-babies. Cedric and I have worked together to ease the tension and pain. And, We have worked on exercises to keep the tension from returning. I highly recommend Breakbuild!”

— Deborah R.

“I’ve been seeing Cedric weekly for over 6 months now and his training has been an enormous help to my physical health with the intention on injury prevention and strengthening. I first came to Cedric after a lower back injury, and he’s extremely adept at focusing on specific muscle groups that need work, and each session with him is dynamic and evolving. I have also begun Muay Thai training with him, which has added an extra layer to my sessions and his knowledge and coaching is amazing. Absolutely recommend one on one sessions him for anything from injury related needs to general strength training!!”

— Bryan C.

“Cedric is a phenomenal trainer. I have been training with him for over 3 years and it has transformed my physical, mental, and overall health immensely. I started working with him after ACL surgery and he was able to create a program that allowed me to return to the sports and activities I love, and at an even higher level of ability and confidence than before my injury. I have continued to train with him ever since, focusing on all different aspects of the physical activities I love to do, and he has made me a better and stronger athlete in all ways.

Cedric has also incorporated breath-work into our training, which has been incredibly helpful in improving my ability to stay focused in challenging situations. This has helped with more than just the athletic challenges I face; I feel the positive impact in my mental wellness during everyday life.

I have been an athlete all my life and worked with many trainers, gyms, classes, etc and Cedric is by far the best trainer I have ever encountered. No two training sessions with him are ever the same, he creates a program that is unique to your needs and I guarantee he will help you reach your goals no matter what they are. I feel the strongest I have ever felt, train with Cedric and you won’t regret it!”

— Ashley C.