Inside DOGPOUND: Kirk Thomas Myers Talks Building a Fitness Empire and Training Hollywood’s Elite

Resilience in Motion: The Remarkable Transformation of DOGPOUND’s Founder

In the heart of America, between the pulsing jazz beats and the smoky allure of barbecue in Kansas City, Kirk Thomas Myers began — without knowing then, his now legendary Dogpound Empire. As I spoke with Myers, it became clear that this city of fountains, rivalling even Rome’s array of water features, did more than just set the stage — it triggered the transformation. Straddling the Missouri-Kansas border, Kansas City is where Myers started his journey — way more than physical.

Myers is a true inspiration. Despite experiencing two heart failures and battling severe obesity during high school, he refused to give up. Instead, he turned his life around and emerged stronger than ever before.

“I’m originally from Kansas City and moved to NYC a little over 11 years ago after recovering from congestive heart failure for the second time. In high school, I weighed over 300 lbs. When years of an unhealthy lifestyle landed me in the hospital, I knew I had to make a drastic change. In about two years, I lost 130 lbs., which led to my journey with fitness and becoming a trainer,” Myers said.

For the past twenty years, Myers has had a burning desire to help others achieve their fitness goals, which led to the creation of this corporation synonymous with exclusivity…