Appreciating what you have accomplished can be empowering.
— David Kirsch
Women can overdo it in their commitment to muscle development.
If you look at Jane Fonda's first tape, it's like, 'How to injure yourself to music.'
In my experience, working with a bride-to-be, the last couple of weeks leading up to the wedding is uber-stressful.
With enough lunges and squats, your butt will stay firm till you're 80.
It's interesting to work with celebrities; they are very goal-oriented. But they still have to put their shorts on one leg at a time.
I've had to focus on the fact that a lot more people don't want to work out in the confines of a gym anymore.
Working out is for both the mind and body, and being in a beautiful setting is conducive to a more pleasant experience. The more you enjoy your surroundings, the more likely you are to work out longer and harder.
Eating processed foods will prevent you from losing weight and shedding fat.
Women often use weights that are too heavy. I like to stay in the 3- to 15-pound range. If you're more fitness-experienced, use weights in the 8- to 10-pound range. If you're a beginner, start in the 3-pound range.
I had a client who was getting ready for the Oscars, and all she ate was one meal a day - of two boiled eggs! I was able to persuade her to add some almonds and a protein shake and some vitamin supplements. It's a self-defeating strategy. You need to eat enough, particularly protein, to build lean and toned muscle in the first place.
I like quick and efficient circuit training.
A few push-ups during breaks at work, walking to the grocery store, and opting to use the stairs instead of the elevator are all great ways to exercise.
There are things we do out of habit that are not always good for us. Break the bad habits and develop some good ones.
Most of the time, I am quite familiar with the airports from which and to which I am traveling, and I know what I can eat there. If there is any doubt, I make sure I have something in my bag. A must-have for me is pre-measured protein powder in small Ziploc bags along with a shaker cup.
A combination of cardio exercises on the rowing machine, treadmill, elliptical, or The Gauntlet will help blast fat in the lower half of the body.
It's true of models in general - I don't think they eat and fuel properly throughout the day.
Avoid any exercise that is quad-centric. None of my clients come to me because she wants bulkier quads - you aren't fitting into your skinny jeans with those!
Jumping on something too fast can be a mistake. Tae Bo was once the latest and greatest craze, but where is it now?
Eating foods like asparagus and celery will help keep you full and debloat you.
If you have a resolution to go to the gym, it'll be a lot easier if you get a great trainer or get your partner or your work buddy or your best friend to go with you so that you're held accountable to yourself and to that other person.
Training is not just about a perkier butt. It should give you a healthier outlook on life.
Movement is exercise. Seemingly simple things - taking a walk, for example - can be just the spark your body needs to get back on a healthy track.
A jump rope is cheap, it's portable, and you can do it anywhere.
Jumping rope is better than running because it engages the whole body.
When training intelligently, 'one size doesn't fit all.' There are exercises and weights appropriate for some body types, ages, and overall objectives and not for others.
The Swiss Ball Pike is a total-body exercise that is especially great for your core, arms, and lower back.
Steer clear of anything fried.
Lie and tell the waiter that you're deathly allergic to butter. This way you can enjoy the steak without all the excess fat.
It's impractical to assume people aren't going to eat out or eat late or even have pizza occasionally. And all that's fine as long as you work out, even just for 10 minutes a day.
I have never been in a hotel - from the two-star types all the way to five-star - that does not have a gym.
Clients like Kerry Washington stay energized by substituting high carb, high fat foods with a diet rich in lean protein and low-calorie, fiber-rich vegetables. These foods not only keep you trim but have an amazing impact on the shape of the body, the appearance of skin, hair, and nails.
Remember that it's never too late and you're never too old to get the body you were born to have.
Eating is not a bad thing; it's not a curse. And I think to have long, sexy, lean, tight muscles, you need to feed them with good quality proteins and make sure you stay hydrated.
Feeling your clothes fitting better is going to make you feel better.
I'm sure strength-and-power people have been using kettlebells for years, but that doesn't necessarily mean they will work in a general training program.
Too much coffee can lead to belly bloat!
January is the best time of year for gym owners. You all come. It's great! And then, by Valentine's Day, you're not coming in anymore.
If the mind is not healthy, you'll never get a sound body.
Instead of a woman who is starving herself to be a size 0, give me a healthy woman who is a size 8 or 10 any day.
You want to have fun and try new things but also shock your muscles with new workouts so that you keep your body guessing and get the maximum results from your workout.
An ordinary pushup is much more advanced and challenging performed on a stability ball.
The most common mistake when women go into the gym is to watch someone else do an exercise and start doing the same one.
The Swiss ball is such a great tool because it forces you to recruit more muscles in order to stabilize yourself.
All of the exercises in the world won't give you that buff bikini body if you are not eating and hydrating properly.
Ideally, we should be controlling what we eat by cooking for ourselves.
Slow-twitch muscle fibers are mostly used for long endurance exercises like aerobics, swimming, and distance running. Fast-twitch muscle fibers are generally more powerful and are activated during maximum exertion exercises like heavy weightlifting and intensive, short bursts of sprints.
I love when my hotel room has a fridge, and I simply shop at a local supermarket for things like Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, healthy cereal - like Kashi - and skim milk.
In addition to intense workouts, you need to be mindful of what you are feeding your body in order to keep it looking trim and tight.
If you're going to have a piece of pie, have it. I love pecan pie - but it won't be with ice cream; it won't be with whipped cream.
