I was athletic and very active during my teens and early twenties, but when I injured my knees in the 1980's, I became less active and gradually began to fall out of shape. I found that although I was still active during the summer months, every winter I consistently gained about four to five pounds. After 20 years I had gained over 80 lbs without even noticing. I didn't completely acknowledge how out of shape I had become until this year, when my lower back started to bother me.

So I found myself at a crossroads. I was unfit, unhealthy, weighing about 300 pounds with two had knees and a bad back. I needed to take action now! I began physical therapy for my injuries at the Sports Medicine Specialists in Toronto. There I was referred to Josh Hewett, their Personal Trainer Specialist. Josh introduced me to his Top Form Fitness training system, which I began following religiously and in no time I started to see my body transform! Now there is no looking back... I'm already half way to my ultimate goal of weighing 200 pounds at less then 20% body fat, and loving my new body.

I recommend Josh to anyone looking to improve their fitness, lose some body fat, as well as tone up and get stronger.


John Garbel

Leslie Woodyatt

As a Special Olympics athlete, Leslie participates in a number of sports including: softball, swimming, soccer, floor hockey, and ice hockey.  When Leslie began training with me at Top Form Fitness she was limping badly due to a knee injury, which resulted in part from carrying too much bodyweight.  At first she was very limited in what exercises she could do because of her weight and the knee pain, however, due to her hard work, persistence, and dedication to our program, she has been able to lose well over 100 lbs and regain strength and stability in her knee!  As a result she has enjoyed a significant improvement in her athletic performance as well as her health and well-being.  Leslie continues to train regularly and demonstrates consistent progress.

-Josh Hewett

Josh Hewett has been a great friend and trainer over the last few months. When I joined the gym, I did not know what to expect from Josh. I started at 235 lbs and waist size of 40", wearing extra large shirts and 40% body fat. As of today, I weigh 188 lbs, waist size 32", my bodyfat is down to 14% and I wear medium shirts. Josh recognized the potential in me and committed himself to reach my objectives.

Initially I advised Josh that I wanted to be at 205 lbs and waist size of 36". I'm glad I listened to what he said, because of his knowledge and experience. He advised me being at 185 to 190 lbs, 32" waist and body fat under 15% will enhance my appearance and look totally different. He was right. Not only am I getting noticed by friends and family, I'm also receiving compliments from people I don't know too well. It's a great feeling to know what a person can accomplish by working hard and listening to an experienced trainer. Now that I have reached my target, we are focusing on muscle building, and I expect to look even better. There is even more work for us to do.

Andy Bekiras

Josh Hewett is a terrific and unique personal trainer. I have hired him to help transform me from being weak and sedentary to strong and toned. I have been working with Josh for several months, from May 2003 to present. He has motivated me to do resistance training and abdominal exercises which I tend to avoid doing. Josh helped me to set up my fitness goals, hold me accountable, and ensure that I reach my goals. I have learned a lot about fitness and nutrition from him; now I have more self- esteem and a healthier lifestyle. Josh is a very encouraging, personable, patient and dedicated personal trainer. I am happy with Josh’s varied personal training sessions and I highly recommend him as a trainer!

Maria Luy

Josh, When I began training with you more than 4 years ago, my goal was not to lose weight or body fat, but to develop some upper body and core definition. I already had a strong lower body because I was a runner. Working with you has taught me a tremendous about human kinetics, nutrition and resistance training.

The program you developed for me has improved my distance running because you have trained all my lower body muscles, not just the ones I use for running. It has also changed my entire body proportion, and I love my new shoulders, back, arms and core.

Some of the results I have noticed over time are my ability to lift and move heavy objects with relative ease, where I used to grunt and groan carrying cases of water. I discovered that a strong core is valuable in almost every daily activity I perform, and it feels so good to have a hard midsection. With respect to my back, I never realized how important a strong mid back is for posture, and how it has changed the way I carry myself every day.

I enjoyed training with you so much that a year ago I decided to become a personal trainer myself. Josh, you have been my mentor and a valuable resource for everything fitness related. You are a motivating, inspiring and encouraging trainer, and I think every single session with you is fun, no matter how tough the training is.

Thanks Josh!! You have changed the way I see health and fitness.

Giselle Sheer Bloch
45, healthy, strong and fit!

Throughout my two summers working with Josh and Top Form Fitness I have had an extremely positive training experience while attaining many of my goals associated with hockey. I have recently been drafted to the Ontario Hockey League 27th overall to the Plymouth Whalers. With this opportunity to reach highest level of hockey for my age group, I had to work very hard over the summer and my main goal in order to get ready for the season was to put on muscle mass. Josh and I have used specific programs in order for me to gain muscle while at the same time addressing speed, power, strength and other sport specific attributes. When I started with Josh in 2008-09, I was 170 pounds and needed a lot of work. Josh taught me how to train properly and all about correct nutrition to keep the weight gain strictly sport specific muscle addition. I am currently 195 pounds, have signed an OHL contract, competed at the Team Ontario U-17 main camp and in the best shape of my life, a lot of which I owe to Josh and the training we have done together.

PLYMOUTH SIGNS TOM WILSON

Any time I start the season, I undergo fitness testing which will potentially help decide whether I am strong enough to play at that level. Josh and I have also spent time focusing specifically on these tests such as bench press, and the tricks, strategies and/or ways to accomplish my best scores possible.

Injuries are also a large part of sports and another benefit of training with Josh is the fact that when I have been hurt we are able to target the weak spot, figure why it has been injured, and the come up with exercises to make this area stable and strong.

You will not hear about anyone that has trained with Josh who has had a negative experience, he is extremely good with all his clients and his ability to help reach each individuals goals is exceptional.

Tom Wilson

My name is Robert Stephen and I am a dancer with the National Ballet of Canada. As a full-time member of the corps de ballet, I am required to be in shape for productions throughout the year. Last year, however, I experienced a major setback, when a stress fracture in my ankle kept me off for the majority of the season. Once the injury healed, the doctor suggested I see a trainer to gain the strength I would need to return to my full schedule. He recommended that I see Josh to establish a program to meet my individual needs. Since then, Josh has worked with me, not only to regain the strength in my bad leg, but also to move forward with a strengthening program for my entire body, targeting the areas I need to meet the demands of the company's repertoire, and organizing the program to fit into my rehearsal schedule. In just a few months, I have already noticed a significant difference in the power of my legs when executing jumps and leaps, and feel much stronger in my upper body, especially when partnering the female dancers. I am excited to keep progressing and improving over the coming year.

Robert Stephen

I started training with Josh to improve my hockey performance and prevent injuries, but soon became interested in Strength Athletics. While following Josh's program in preparation for strength competitions, my bodyweight increased from 175 lbs to 225 lbs in about a year. My max deadlift went from 300 lbs to 600 lbs, and my overhead push press progressed from 145 lbs to 275 lbs currently. In addition, I was able to place in the top 3 in four of the contests I entered in my first competitive season.

Drew Bawden

The strength and conditioning that I have been doing with Josh is invaluable. He has tailored his program to suit my needs as an MMA athlete.

I am as strong as guys in weight classes heavier then me but as quick as anyone in my own. In my opinion, this was one of the key factors in my first MMA victory.

Kris Donaldson

Before training with Josh I had been working out regularly on my own. I approached him with the goal of getting on a serious exercise routine to become leaner while improving my muscularity. His nutritional guidance and program design helped me get into great shape within a few short months. He showed me that with consistent hard work and the proper direction you can achieve great results.

Yevgeny Venetsky

I started working with Josh a year and half ago to help me rehabilitate from a hamstring tear. As a Pilates instructor, I find his work with muscle activation extremely helpful in pinpointing the "weak links" in the system, and then focusing exercises accordingly. As well, he has an incredible roster of exercises he uses depending on the circumstances and the focus of the workout. He's always really helpful, and fun too!

Isabelle Kaczmarek

This is my first time with a trainer and it has been extremely helpful. Josh has outlined a schedule, recommended a diet as well as take me to a few local health food stores to help me get started. I have worked out on my own off and on and have never seen the results that I have seen with Josh. I look forward to future sessions with him and would recommend him to anyone starting off into weight lifting. He has been an asset to my working out and now I have become very dedicated to m y training.

Mike Arrigo

This is my first experience with a trainer after several trips for knee surgery. I was told nothing more could be done; through Josh's patience and knowledge, I now walk without a cane, actually skied this Winter, and I am enjoying an active life style again.

Josh is an attentive trainer who knows his stuff. He has the ability to listen to the needs of his clients. He has a wonderful sense of humor and I consider myself very fortunate to have ended up in his hands. Because of Josh, I will probably make exercise a daily routine in my life forever.

Garry Marsh, CEO

For the past 5 years I have worked with many coaches and "trainers" involved in my sport (triathalon); Josh Hewett, by far, has been the most professional and educational trainer of all. Not only has he helped me obtain my goals, but he has listened to my suggestions and ideas and appropriately incorporated them to develop the best type of training for me. As I believe the most successful trainers and coaches are ones who are willing to listen and make certain changes for each individual - as we are all different and need specific and sometimes unusual types of training.

Denise Acton

For the past five month's I have been undergoing a fitness program with Josh Hewett. Prior to commencing his program I was frequently having pain in my lower back. Results that I have experienced from the training schedule that Josh set up for me are numerous. I no longer have low back pain, my posture improved, I have lost several inches off my waistline and I have developed muscle on my upper body. My overall muscle tone has increased and I now have a healthy sense of well being.

Frank