Kiki-Yo Fitness

Kirklan has been working with my son, who is almost seventeen, for a little over a year now. My child has a rare genetic bone disorder — MHE — and had several major surgeries when he was younger. Until we found Kirklan, I was not able to get any help I could trust. When I tried to seek help in the past with other trainers or programs, I knew he would get injured and that way too much would be expected of him and way too fast.
Kirklan’s approach has been breathtakingly compassionate and conservative. I almost cried when he first said he would help my son because I didn’t even know where to turn to help him train safely and develop the confidence and fitness every young man desperately needs. My kid, like most teens, is distracted and at first wasn’t highly motivated even though he wants to improve his body image and, of course, wants to be stronger. Despite this, Kirklan has been very patient and understanding. After all, when they started he was just fifteen. They have had to work after school when his energy level is already low and he wants to unwind and do other things, but they pressed on together. MHE causes extreme fatigue and most patients also suffer chronic pain. Luckily, he has had no injuries or strains during training.
Now, all of a sudden, my son is getting markedly stronger. His posture has improved dramatically and his shoulders are broader. This summer, my son’s motivation has shifted and he plans to really hit the gym using the guidance and training Kirklan has given him. He still has a long, long way to go — truly this has been rehabilitative therapy more than personal training — but now both me and my son can see he’s going to get there. We will continue to work with Kirklan so long as I can manage it financially. He’s given my son confidence and wellness, and me the peace of mind any mother who is trying to do the best she can for her child needs. I cannot thank him enough; when no one else cared, Kirklan did. He is a wonderful caring person and my personal hero.

I’ve been working privately with Kirklan for about two years now. He’s had phenomenal training so he is really an unbelievable blessing for me from a personal training standpoint. When I had carpal tunnel and radial tunnel due to pregnancy (who knew?!), he was able to draw from his work as a physical therapy assistant and modify all my exercises so as not to exacerbate the issue. When I fell on my tailbone when playing with my kid, exercising with him actually helped the pain go away. He has even ordered special equipment to meet special needs of his clients that help with modifying the exercises. Meanwhile, of course, I have gained strength that even surprises me, discovered muscles I never knew I had, become trimmer, have so much more energy, and feel so much lighter.
Besides the exercise, I was not looking to make a friend when I started with Kirklan, but I found a lovely person with deep inner strength that inspires me. He’s not one of those people that just spills TMI but over the years I’ve cobbled enough together from bits and pieces that really make me realize how incredible he is. As far as a training personality, he’s super supportive but will not be a softie when you need to work out. He writes down what you need to work on and follows up during the next session. He is awesome!
Finally, he has the BEST PLAYLISTS EVER! I don’t think I’ve ever been jealous of anything as much as his playlists!