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!

Ive known Kirk for years. His dedication to the fitness industry and his clients is unmatched. Hes a strict disciplinarian in his approach and methods of training. He never stops learning and applying his education in the training of his clients. To this day hes my first recommendation.

THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!! I am 60 yrs old with a LOT of physical challenges right now due to back related injuries and multiple surgeries. I wasn’t sure a fitness trainer could even help me, but I knew I had to get moving more or I’d become even weaker. I am now five weeks into working with Kirk, the owner. I am SO EXCITED to share with anyone looking for the PERFECT “FIT” for a trainer! He’s your guy! He really knows what he’s doing. Never have I left feeling he over did it- works all the right muscles in just the right way- I feel just enough to tell we worked those muscles and I’m telling you, I already have the benefits of feeling stronger, moving around so much more, people noticing and getting positive feedback. I highly recommend calling Kirk and set up a consult. His fitness studio is private, which I like, and if you are LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO GET FIT AND STRONG, Kirk can help you ACHIEVE ANY GOAL you have!!! My prayer answered!!

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've worked with a number of trainers from various disciplines over the past 20 years, and Kirk is one of the best. I started working with Kirk because I wanted a knowledgeable, professional trainer who would challenge me AND "protect me from myself." I'm a little Type A, and I push myself hard during workouts. Sadly, that means that once or twice a year, I injure myself--usually my low back. Kirk's approach has been flexible, methodical and careful, and he has managed to create a regimen that's challenging. I've been working with Kirk since late last summer (about 6 months post a low back injury), and I've since returned to exercises (e.g., dead lifts) that I thought were "off the table" forever!

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.

Kirk's main goal is to increase your fitness level without hurting you. I've had workouts with other trainers that I merely tried to survive. Kirk's workouts let you thrive. I go in knowing that I'll leave energized and better than when I came in. Kirk's philosophy is the opposite of "No Pain, No Gain". Kirk knows that good form makes for a more efficient workout. I get a good workout, practice good form and don't have to crawl out of the gym when it's over. As an experienced athlete exposed to many theories of fitness, I can't endorse Kirk's program highly enough. It's exactly what I was looking for.

Every session at Fireside Fitness is exhilarating. Kirk works with you to find that perfect balance of "wow-I really worked hard today" and "really?- this seems way too easy to be getting me fit". I'm always willing to try one or two more reps because he doesn't push you beyond your limits, instead he encouragingly mentions how much progress you have made. I haven't once thought about giving up on my goal under Kirk's guidance. His knowledge of all things exercise, fitness and nutrition is extensive and I recommend Fireside Fitness to anyone looking for a comprehensive training experience.