Serving Asheville in the heart of Western North Carolina
Is it time to make a change?
If you're ready to take that first step, you're in the right place. I specialize in getting you in shape, losing weight, and teaching you what you need to know to make these changes permanent.
If you're looking for the next big challenge in your life, I also work with bodybuilders and figure competitors on pre-contest diet & exercise routines, posing, and every last detail you need to get on-stage or ready for a photo shoot.
Success is so much easier to achieve when your path to it is simplified, and that's what I do. We're going to work hard together, you're going to learn a lot in the process, and you're going to feel great about the results.
Check out the details on my available programs and let's talk to find the fit that's best for you.
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Testimonials
Not only is (Darin) reassuredly knowledgeable and professional, he’s a blast to work out with!! I couldn’t recommend a better trainer! Continue reading
Darin Starr worked with my 51 year old body for six months and caused tone and muscle to occur in places that have not known strength in years! Continue reading
Not only does (Darin) have a great working knowledge of diet and exercise, but he has a very contagious enthusiasm that is guaranteed to keep you excited about your fitness goals. Continue reading
What are the five elements of success? It's what Five Starr Fitness is all about.
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In the Kitchen - Kale chips
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How to use weightlifting straps.
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Mandatory stuff I share with all of my clients right out of the gate.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
No, not “another donut, please” – although that’s certainly not going to help matters. When I sit down with someone for the first time to talk about their goals and how I can assist them, we always talk about nutrition. … Continue reading
Contest prep with Figure BootcampSaturday, March 3, 2012
Now that O3′s new location on Sweeten Creek road is up and running smoothly, it’s time for us trainers to develop programs for people that are suited to the awesome new space. We chose the location and the equipment in … Continue reading
Taking better progress picturesTuesday, February 14, 2012
My sister-in-law has done the impossible. The mugshot I use throughout this website was taken by her – and though I’ve been using it for a while and have looked at it more times than I would ever have cared … Continue reading
Your chance to get inside my headWednesday, January 4, 2012
I saw this article posted and got a bit of a kick out of it. This is supposedly a list of things your trainer wishes they could tell you, but apparently can’t for some reason. I make a habit of … Continue reading
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