Sound Mind, Sound Body: David Kirsch's Ultimate 6 Week Fitness Transformation for Men and Women [Paperback]

David Kirsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 17, 2004

Sound Mind, Sound Body: David Kirsch's Ultimate 6-Week Fitness Transformation for Men and Women

Wellness and fitness trainer David Kirsch created the impressive Madison Square Club in midtown Manhattan to help shape the figures of the rich and famous. Strong and sexy Ivana Trump and Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model Heidi Klum are just two of David's star clients. Now, in Sound Mind, Sound Body, David reveals his professional secrets for making fitness a lifestyle for you.

A staunch advocate of mind-body conditioning, David teaches his clients to think and live Soundly. By changing their unhealthy mindsets, readers can actually transform their bodies. "It's all in your mind," David says--and he means it.

Of course, there are hard work and personal challenges ahead. But at the heart of the Sound Mind, Sound Body program, David's voice is always there, encouraging and inspiring you to your greatest successes. You can reach your ideal--but don't shoot for Madison Avenue or Hollywood's idea of perfection. Instead, look inside for the perfect you.

Sound Mind, Sound Body details David's unique 6-week body makeover program, which includes more than 50 confidence-building exercises; 40 delicious and original recipes and a healthful 2-week food plan; and heaps of inspiration and tips that will have you looking and feeling like a million bucks.

By helping you set realistic, empowering goals, you can conquer your inner demons and leaern to love working out.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"When I need to get in shape fast, I know that David's the man. . . . I work out when I want to get toned for a job like a Victoria's Secret fashion show or the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. I take care of myself, but if I went to the gym on my own, I'd probably end up doing a little bit on the bicycle and calling it a day . . . but with David, I know I'll get some real results because he'll kick my butt into shape!"--Heidi Klum

"As a human being, a friend, and a personal trainer, David Kirsch has assisted me with so much. On a daily basis, he helps me free my mind, free my body, and free my spirit. David Kirsch's regime is not just a routine, it's an honoring process."--James King, supermodel

"With David Kirsch, I have been working out religiously--and with great fervor, too! I can honestly say I have never felt better about my body, its strength, and its flexibility. The energy I have now is stupendous. People tell me I look fabulous . . . I know I feel fabulous . . . and it just takes commitment and dedication and a workout with David to turn things around. Happy exercising."--Ivana Trump

"Let's just say you haven't seen the inside of a gym in, oh, 4 years . . . and that your main source of nutrition is movie-theater popcorn and licorice. And you finally decide this has to change (yes, I'm talking about myself). David Kirsch, the ultimate transformer, can pull you out of this mess. His exercise program is tough, no doubt about it, but it's also fun . . . David does it. David is Goliath."--Linda Wells, editor-in-chief, Allure magazine

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Sound Mind, Sound Body
David Kirsch's Ultimate 6-Week Fitness Transformation for Men and Women

Wellness and fitness trainer David Kirsch created the impressive Madison Square Club in midtown Manhattan to help shape the figures of the rich and famous. Strong and sexy Ivana Trump and Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model Heidi Klum are just two of David's star clients. Now, in Sound Mind, Sound Body, David reveals his professional secrets for making fitness a lifestyle for you.

A staunch advocate of mind-body conditioning, David teaches his clients to think and live Soundly. By changing their unhealthy mindsets, readers can actually transform their bodies. "It's all in your mind," David says-- and he means it.

Of course, there are hard work and personal challenges ahead. But at the heart of the Sound Mind, Sound Body program, David's voice is always there, encouraging and inspiring you to your greatest success. You can reach your ideal-- but don't shoot for Madison Avenue or Hollywood's idea of perfection. Instead, look inside for the perfect you.

Sound Mind, Sound Body details David's unique 6-week body makeover program, which includes more than 50 confidence-building exercises; 40 delicious and original recipes and a healthful 2-week food plan; and heaps of inspiration and tips that will have you looking and feeling like a million bucks.

By helping you set realistic, empowering goals, you can conquer your inner demons and learn to love working out.

"As a human being, a friend, and a personal trainer, David Kirsch has assisted me with so much. On a daily basis, he helps me free my mind, free my body, and free my spirit. David Kirsch's regime is not just a routine, it's an honoring process."--James King, supermodel

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

David Kirsch is the founder and owner of the Madison Square Club, celebrated for state-of-the-art, custom-designed fitness training and nutritional counseling. David has brought his sense of balance to and spread his philosophy in the serene environment he has created. Combining all of his diverse training, love for physical fitness, good health, and passion and knowledge for fine food, he set out on his path to become a personal fitness trainer and nutritional counselor.

In addition to the Madison Square Club, David's many ventures include One of a Kind Food, a premier nutritious gourmet-food delivery service; the MS2 Spa Collection, a full line of natural, aromatherapeutic body and skin care products; and exclusive worldwide fitness excursions.

David lives in New York City with his two golden retrievers, Oakley and Houston, and his two cats, Lucy and Rickey.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (January 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157954858X
• ISBN-13: 978-1579548582
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wellness guru DAVID KIRSCH is the founder of New York's Madison Square Club, where he has been training celebrities for the past 20 years. He is the author of four books on fitness, producer of six workout DVDs, and creator of One of A Kind nutritional supplements. David is the trainer that celebrities turn to when they need results fast. He has shaped some of the most beautiful bodies including Heidi Klum, Faith Hill, Sophie Dahl, Bridget Hall, Ellen Barkin, James King, Liv Tyler, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway, Karolina Kurkova and Linda Evangelista to name a few. Throughout his storied career, David has been seen on major media in the USA, Canada, UK and Germany, including "Access Hollywood," "Entertainment Tonight," "TODAY," "Extra," "The 700 Club," "Extreme Makeover," "Fox and Friends" and the BBC. His work has been featured in such magazines as People, Shape, Fitness, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Glamour, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, Marie Claire, OK! Magazine, Us Weekly and In Style.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has changed my life!, February 12, 2002

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Meribeth (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sound Mind, Sound Body: David Kirsch's Ultimate 6-Week Fitness Transformation for Men and Women (Hardcover)

Thank you David - you have changed my life! Forget the excuse that you are over 45 and it's too late to change your body! I have been following David's plan for one month, and have dropped 4% body fat, and no longer watch the scale to follow my weight loss. My clothes tell the truth! David's sincerity and desire to change your attitude about exercise and eating is apparent in every chapter. And the recipes are delicious and easy! Chapter 5 is the key - and much of it has nothing to do with weight loss! I really believe that much of my success is due to grasping the importance of sound thinking - usually missing in fitness books. What are my goals, what kind of inner strength do I possess, what is my passion?? You told me "I know you're going to succeed," and you were right!!! THANK YOU!!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great program, April 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sound Mind, Sound Body: David Kirsch's Ultimate 6-Week Fitness Transformation for Men and Women (Hardcover)

I have to say the other reviewers are correct about this plan and its amazing results. One thing I noticed in other reviews is that they really don't mention how hard you have to work at this program. Of course changing your body in a healthy way SHOULD take a lot of hard work. The virtual elimination of refined carbs is very difficult for a lot of people's lifestyles and eating habits. I decided to work on that BEFORE starting the program and ended up losing 15 lbs. and considerable body fat with my regular workout routine. Three weeks into the program I was already at a point I never thought my body would achieve. Before reading this book, I was in a constant cycle of overtraining and then nursing injuries. This program taught me to moderate and to strengthen my weak areas. This program really works if YOU are willing to work.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fitness Made Easy!, January 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sound Mind, Sound Body: David Kirsch's Ultimate 6-Week Fitness Transformation for Men and Women (Hardcover)

I've been interested in fitness most of my life, but had recently entered a stage of burnout. I rarely showed my face at the gym, and my fitness schedule sarted to become something "I'd get back to tomorrow."

That is, until I picked up Sound Mind, Sound Body. Kirsch's advice about how to keep myself motivated really worked. I added more variety to my program, and now find myself exercising everyday--without feeling forced. It comes naturally.

Sound Mind, Sound Body creates a wellness formula by breaking it into 5 components: getting started, goal-setting, eating, mental/emotional strategies, and social support. The formula really works! His fitness tips just in themselves are phenomenal, showing you how to optimize your body type with the most effective exercises.