David Kirsch

“Appreciating what you have accomplished can be empowering.”

“Being pregnant is not license to forget all the rules that you abide by when you're not pregnant. Moving your body, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and eating proper foods throughout the day are even more important when you're pregnant.”

“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.”

“On weekends, I'm chasing my six-year-old girls around the city. That's my cardio!”

“I have never been in a hotel - from the two-star types all the way to five-star - that does not have a gym.”

“I always do some sort of plank exercise - whether it's a regular plank or a side plank, I always incorporate it into my workout.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 motivation is an issue, I would try to get out of your house to work out, not just go into the basement.”

“If someone is worried about bulking up their quads, they're not going to do a traditional squat. They're going to do a wide-stance squat or a plie squat, which is second position dance, opening up your legs and bringing the focus to the inner thighs and not to the quads.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Walking is great because it's an amazing exercise, and it also helps to clear your head and relieve any built-up stress before the work day begins.”

“It's true of models in general - I don't think they eat and fuel properly throughout the day.”