David Kirsch

Celebrity fitness trainer David Kirsch learned the value of healthy living early in life. He grew up watching his dad work out religiously and was encouraged to discover his own physical and mental potential through fitness. But it wasn't until he was in his mid 20s, while working as an attorney, that he fully realized the transformative powers of exercise. David immersed himself in the study of health and nutrition and forged his own path in the world of personal training and gourmet food management. After five years as a litigator, David left his law practice to follow his true calling: teaching and inspiring others to reach their full potential, both physically and mentally.

Celebrated trainer and wellness guru to the stars

Training with David has been likened to a Zen experience. His holistic approach to wellness encompassing a disciplined regimen of exercise, nutrition and supplements is rooted in his philosophy of “sound mind, sound body”–reaching the perfect balance of mind, body and spirit.

As the celebrated trainer and founder of Madison Square Club, he has trained celebrity clientele including Faith Hill, Sophie Dahl, Bridget Hall, Ellen Barkin, James King, Liv Tyler, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway, Karolina Kurkova and Linda Evangelista. He's also credited with helping a postpartum Heidi Klum shape up for the Victoria’s Secret lingerie runway show in record time. David is the go-to person New York’s men and women train with when they need to get in shape fast.

Acclaimed fitness expert

David is a popular guest on TV and has appeared as a featured expert on ABC’s "Extreme Makeover," "The Today Show," "CNN Headline News," "CNN World News," "Access Hollywood," "Extra," "E!," "Style," "The View," and "Fox News Live."

He has been prominently featured as an expert in the following publications: Time, Vogue, W, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, Allure, Shape, Fitness, Self, In Style, Cosmopolitan, People, Us Weekly, New York Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Financial Times, New York Post, Daily News and the New York Times, as well as featured in top blogs including FitSugar, Beauty Maverick, WeightWatchers Vital Juice, That’s Fit, Fit Celeb and Healthy Hollywood.

Influential author and producer of fitness programming

David’s vast knowledge from 20 years of work in sculpting celebrity clientele was put to the test on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover,” where he had to transform contestants' bodies in a limited timeframe. His work was so successful and so well-received that it inspired him to develop the best-selling book, The Ultimate New York Body Plan (McGraw Hill, 2004). This two-week makeover was a follow up to his first book Sound Mind, Sound Body (Rodale, January 2002). David most recently published The Ultimate New York Diet (McGraw Hill, 2006).  

David has produced a series of videos: “David Kirsch’s Sound Mind, Sound Body Boot Camp,” a six-week transformation program for men and women; “David Kirsch’s One on One Training Series,” and “The Ultimate New York Body Plan”, a companion to the best-selling book. In 2009, he launched a compilation of his best work: "David Kirsch’s 7-Day Prescription" DVD set.

Learn more about David Kirsch at http://www.davidkirschwellness.com/.