Fireside Fitness, LLC

I have been training with Kirk for a while now. My experience with him has been nothing but pleasant. Being a Police Officer, my work schedule is very unpredictable and Kirk have been very accommodating and understanding. He tries his best to accommodate my schedule according to my work week and convenience. Kirk works very hard with you to get you the best results using his years of experience and knowledge.

After 6 months of workouts and talking to Kirk you can tell he has a great knowledge of body mechanics and anatomy and how they all go hand and hand.

They say trust the process and I did with Kirk. I have seen significant physical changes while being injury free. I have learned techniques that provide similar results as my previous workouts at other gyms while being taught how to prevent unnecessary injuries.

Kirk scales to your abilities and physical capabilities. He provides and is trained in many disciplines such as weight lifting, kettle bells, KAATSU, and much more. This for me has been beneficial as it provides me a larger range of training options and helps target muscle groups I previously may have taken for granted.

I will continue my journey at Fireside and can’t wait to see the results in another 6 months!

Kirk is good at listening and tailoring a fitness plan to your particular needs and concerns. I have neck issues that just doing push-ups would cause my neck to flare up, he was able to help me work in my technique to reduce the tension on my neck. Very patient and knows his stuff.

I was coming upon a “milestone” birthday and decided this would be the year I make fitness a priority in my life. I had never been comfortable doing any weight training on my own; in fact, I had injured myself trying. I also had felt intimidated by trainers in the past and didn't get much beyond a few lessons before I quit, unmotivated and defeated. Then I read about Kirk Orelup and Fireside Fitness, and I found the most wonderful path to reach my goals.

Kirk is so unlike most trainers. You know that from the very beginning when he asks you to complete a unique personal questionnaire. He is really interested in who you are as a person--what motivates you? what are you proud of? what makes you happy? He then uses what he learns about the inner you and combines it with what he observes about your physical abilities to design a fitness program uniquely for you. What a concept! I truly believe this approach is why I have, for the first time in my life, stuck with a workout program and feel strong. I am making great progress and am truly proud of myself!

Kirk has taught me so much because he doesn't just tell you what to do, he explains why and exactly how to use each part of your body for maximum results and to prevent injury. This has given me the confidence to use weights at home on my own as well. He is a gifted instructor.

Training with Kirk is such a positive experience. If you are looking for a fitness coach who will help you to achieve the results you're seeking and do it in a supportive, yet challenging manner, then Fireside Fitness will be the Godsend for you that it has been for me. Thanks to Kirk, I reached that "milestone birthday" stronger and healthier than ever before, and I'm clamoring for more. What a gift!

Kirk is an excellent trainer and he offers valuable nutritional advice, as well. His workouts are challenging for your specific level of fitness, but leave you energized. I also enjoy the the variety of exercises that I have learned in my sessions. After 5 months, my muscle tone, form, and strength have substantially improved. I am very impressed with Kirk's fitness training and advice. And...his studio is a great place to privately train.