The Surefire Fitness 4tFIRE is the name for the group fitness training offered by Surefire Fitness. It’s a shortened (and catchy) version of the word ‘FORTIFIER’ – something that makes you stronger and healthier. Sessions are ongoing and take place both indoors and outdoors depending on the season.

Every class is different! We do a variety of activities: sliders, agility ladders, mini hurdles, physio ball, Bosu, kettlebells, agility ball, mace training, cone drills, plyometrics, body weight training, TRX, foam roller, medicine balls, body bars, sandbells, mini bands, battle ropes, mat exercises, Inertia Wave, tubing, core work, balance, agility, flexibility, strength, circuits – fun!

A lot of places are now offering boot camp style classes – large groups, very intense exercise, usually done in one month blocks with participants expected to attend classes several times per week.

While participants may see short term results, often times, participants are so depleted (or injured) upon completion of the boot camp, they no longer wish to exercise at all. This is sad and unfortunate as trainers should be striving to encourage people to make exercise a regular part of their lives and not promoting a quick-fix approach.  Imagine at nutritionist that encouraged you to go on a crash diet! We all know that doesn’t work and neither does boot camp in terms of long term health benefits.

In essence, the Surefire Fitness 4tFIRE is more sustainable.! Yes, classes are challenging and designed to help make you fitter and stronger but at Surefire Fitness, we believe that fitness can and should be fun.

Participants come to class once or twice per week. In general, class sizes are smaller than a traditional boot camp which means each participant is getting more individual attention. The focus is more on proper form and technique which reduces the chance of injury and enables the training to be more efficient and effective.

Some classes, there are drills or activities that include a little bit of running. The idea is to get your heart rate up and keep your body warm. However, participants are encouraged to work at their own level – 4tFIRE is not a running group.

Anyone who wants to feel healthier, fitter, or stronger – classes are suitable for all levels and age groups. Participants are encouraged to challenge themselves to always do their best. Given that it is impossible to have a group with everyone at an identical level, options are given for each exercise and participants are encouraged to choose the option that will challenge them the most. 

Sport Conditioning is geared for athletes who are training for a specific sport or event. Surefire Fitness trains athletes who are competing in a variety of team and individual sports from recreational to elite level. Personal Training is for those people who want to get fitter for more general health purposes. Their fitness programs are customized to meet their personal health and fitness goals.

Unfortunately not – the qualifications of one trainer compared to another can vary greatly as there is no real governing body to regulate the field of personal training.  Some trainers are just people who are interested in fitness while others have extensive education in the form of university degrees in kinesiology or related fields. This is also why rates for personal training can vary so greatly, trainers with higher credentials are likely to charge more – and rightfully so.

Your health and fitness should be top priority and getting help with that does not need to be overly expensive. Some people prefer to have a Personal Trainer with them for every workout but that may just not be feasible for everyone. If you prefer to be more independent, a good trainer will set you up on a fitness program that you can do on your own, with minimal equipment, and be available to help you if need be.