I’m Donnie Kissick, and I created Torq Personal Training because I believe movement is a gift and learning to move well changes everything.

I didn’t grow up athletic. In fact, for much of my youth, I carried extra weight, struggled with confidence, and felt completely disconnected from my body. I wore baggy shirts to hide my insecurities, avoided pools, and sat on the sidelines more than I played. But underneath that discomfort was a quiet fire a desire to feel strong, capable, and confident.

That fire led me to explore every corner of movement culture: from strength training to gymnastics, circus arts to martial arts, and years of coaching everyday people to elite performers. I discovered that movement—done intentionally can heal more than just the body. It builds discipline, character, and courage.

That belief became the foundation for Torq: a place where people who feel unsure, intimidated, or stuck in their fitness journey can finally find clarity, strength, and a system that works.