Bickford Fitness - Personal trainer in Columbus - 400 Lazelle Rd #10, USA

I have previously tried almost every fad diet and have worked out/personally trained at multiple gyms in the past. Before signing up with Ryan, we talked about my goals and I told him the bottom line was it had to be sustainable not a quick fix. Ryan Bickford ‘s training program has allowed me to progress the farthest in a short period of time. I love his lifting format. Ryan tracks the amount of weight you are lifting and programs the next workout to help you to keep progressing. No way I could have progressed like this on my own. He makes sure your form is correct. His nutritional guidance is not a fad diet. It is a way of life. He does not shame you for choices made in eating due to life or label food good or bad. Food is fuel. He holds you accountable but also cheers you on. He gives you the tools to be successful. You have to put the work in. The community he has built makes his groups fun to work out with and get to know outside of the gym too. Really happy with and highly recommend Ryan Bickford. He is professional, very knowledgeable as he has his college degree in exercise science, and proven track record. An added bonus is it’s super easy to schedule your workouts and he provides flexible scheduling.

I have been training with Ryan since March 2023. He has been absolutely wonderful in supporting my exercise goals! Ryan is motivational, kind and seeks to build individualized relationships with and between his trainees. I have met a wonderful community of gym friends since starting, we support each other in exercise goals and our day-to-day lives. These relationships make going to gym, rewarding! He creates a gym environment that is friendly while pushing us to achieve our goals. I previously struggled to run or walk long distances and now I have been able to gain strength back in my hips and knees without pain. I thought this limitation was my reality until I found strength training. My goal was to build exercise back into my daily routine after being out of the gym for 10 years, & now my body craves exercise. My mental and physical state have improved where I am sleeping better, less stressed, making conscience food choices and are more energized. I’m excited to continue to build muscle, refine my diet and shred a few more pds. I consider Ryan a great friend, who has been so kind to welcome me into his personal social community. I chose Ryan as my trainer because he cares about my collective health and well-being and we have fun while doing hard work!

5 stars! I highly recommend Ryan Bickford & Bickford Fitness. I'm 56 years old and never enjoyed going to the gym until now. Ryan cultivates a supportive, motivating, inclusive, & friendly environment. He is organized, disciplined, & operates with the highest level of professionalism. In just 6 weeks of training with Ryan I lost significant weight while gaining strength,  flexibility, & energy. If you are thinking about it, just do it. Trust me -  you'll be glad you did.

Ryan Bickford has been great to work with. Prior to signing up with Ryan I had worked out with weights only a couple times in the last 20 years. I had tried a couple trainers previously, but they had a one size fits all approach and I burned out within a couple of weeks. Ryan has kept me engaged and showing up at the gym for over 8 months now, and I have no intention on quitting. My strength and physical condition have improved significantly over the last 8 months. I won't be a power lifter anytime soon, but I have gone from embarrassingly weak, to feeling much more confident with weights. Bench Press is up by about 75lbs. Ryan is also great about providing information and a plan for diet and other workouts outside of the gym. I have gotten in my own way and not followed his plan, but another great thing about Ryan is that he has not shamed me for that. I know he is ready to assist when I am ready to follow the plan. Definitely recommend Ryan.

Five stars for Ryan Bickford, a gym wizard who can turn fitness newbies into enthusiasts with ease! He's not just a trainer; he's a motivator, who genuinely cares about each individual, fostering an environment of trust and camaraderie. No matter your level, Ryan's there with unwavering support, pushing you gently towards your goals. (He also has really comfy t-shirts if you sign up).

Ryan is nothing short of awesome. For someone that has had a hard time sticking with a workout routine, Ryan has kept me motivated to stay committed. He is very encouraging and pushes me to do my very best. I highly recommend him as a personal trainer.

Definitely a 5 star for Ryan. I been training with Ryan for 5 weeks so far, I’ve seen progress in my strength🏋️ in just 5 weeks. He never disappointed us in adding extra cardio session to burn more calories after workout. I never worked with Barbell before, but he been training me and fixing my form. Thanks Ryan!!!!

My daughter has been training with Ryan for a few months and we can already see a difference in her. She looks and feels stronger. We can’t wait to see how her hard work translates to the court this basketball season. Ryan is totally committed to his clients and gives them 100%. We’re very happy to be working with Bickford Fitness.