Quotes from David Kirsch

Move with them, be active with them - whether it's swimming or scooting or bicycling or playing soccer. Engage your child.

I befriend most of my clients, and I like to go out with them. I like to socialize with them: They're interesting.

I have both my daughters on gluten-free diets, and you can see the difference. They are only four years old, and it definitely changes their mood. You can see that for sure.

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.

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

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

If you're genetically predisposed to having bigger, more muscular legs, spinning is definitely going to accentuate that, for sure.

An ordinary pushup is much more advanced and challenging performed on a stability ball.

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.

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.

Steer clear of anything fried.

A boot-camp class that combines upper- and lower-body moves - like walking lunges and push-ups - gets the heart rate up quickly, burning fat and calories and toning muscles in a time-efficient way.

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.

The moment your kids start crawling, they are exercising. To them, movement is fun and organic... It is adults who have turned daily activity into a mandatory chore.

Training is not just about a perkier butt. It should give you a healthier outlook on life.

Women can overdo it in their commitment to muscle development.

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.

Appreciating what you have accomplished can be empowering.