Harley Pasternak

Infobox Person
name = Harley Pasternak


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birth_date = 1974-08-06)
birth_place = Toronto, Canada
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known_for = 5 Factor Diet
occupation = Celebrity personal trainer
nationality = Canadian

Harley Pasternak (born August 6 1974) is a Canadian personal trainer, public speaker and author best known for the 5-Factor Diet, a popular diet and fitness lifestyle.

Education

Pasternak holds a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto, an Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario and American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology.

Career

Pasternak got his start by educating himself in kinesiology, nutrition and exercise physiology. He got introduced to Don Carmody, a major film producer in Canada, helping Carmody to lose 70 pounds. Carmody in turn rerfered Jim Caviezel to Pasternak to get in shape. After getting "dramatic" results from working with Stephen Dorff. Pasernak had just four weeks to make Dorff plausibly look like he was recently released from jail and had been working out for six years.Wickens, Barbara (2004-08-02), "'I See My Work Onscreen.'" "Maclean's". 117 (31):]

Pasternak developed the 5 Factor Diet that advocates eating five meals a day, each of which must include five components (lean protein, carbohydrates low to moderate on the glycemic index, 5-10 grams of fiber, healthy fats and a sugar free beverage).Edwards, Pamela (April 2004), "HEALTHY BODY". "Essence". 34 (12):58] His 5-Factor Workout requires a minimum of only 25 minutes of five-minute cycles, five times a week. [Rosen, Judith (2004-06-28), "Low-Carb Nation". "Publishers Weekly". 251 (26):22-27] He never weighs or measures clients.Fleeman, Mike; Ingrassia, Lisa; Keith, Amy Elisa (2007-06-11), "THE KNOCKED UP SHAPE-UP". "People". 67 (23):147]

Pasternak is a popular speaker throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil for organizations such as: The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Town Sports International, International Health and Racquetball Club Association (IHRSA), Club Industry, Proctor & Gamble (ThermaCare, Oral B), Unilever (Slim-Fast), Precor, Department of National Defense, The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, the Canadian Health Food Association, Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine, Can Fit Pro, University of Toronto, and York University.

Pasternak's first book, 5-Factor Fitness (Putnam, 2005) was a number one top seller in its category at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and German editions have also been released. Hs second book, 5-Factor Diet (Meredith, 2006) made The New York Times Best-Sellers list.

Clients and pres

In his capacity as a fitness and nutrition specialist, Pasternak has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", "The Tyra Banks Show", "Access Hollywood", Extra, VH1, E!, "The Jane Pauley Show", and "America's Next Top Model" as well as made multiple appearances on "The Today Show".

Pasternak and the 5 Factor Diet have been featured in publications such as Star, "Us Weekly", "In Touch", Shape, "Woman's World", People, Glamour, Elle, Allure, Men's Health, Jane, Fitness, Seventeen, Self, Marie Claire, "Teen People", the New York Post, the LA Times, and the "Washington Post". [www.5factordiet.com]

Pasternak trains celebrities for films; he worked with Benjamin Bratt and Halle Berry for their roles in "Catwoman". has worked with some of the top celebrities in Hollywood, including:

*Angela Bassett
*Kate Beckinsale
*Halle Berry
*Orlando Bloom
*Zach Braff
*Benjamin Bratt
*Jordana Brewster
*Adam Brody
*Sophia Bush
*Jim Caviezel
*Michael Chiklis
*Common
*Miley Cyrus
*Stephen Dorff
*Robert Downey Jr.
*Eliza Dushku
*Tracee Ellis Ross
*Eve
*Donald Faison
*Jimmy Fallon
*Jane Fonda
*Claire Forlani
*Ben Foster
*Rick Fox
*Brendan Fraser
*Jeff Goldblum
*Katherine Heigl
*Milla Jovovich
*Minka Kelly
*Kenna
*Alicia Keys
*Val Kilmer
*Sanaa Lathan
*Kimora Lee Simmons
*Juliette Lewis
*Ray Liotta
*LL Cool J
*Nia Long
*Gabriel Macht
*John Mayer
*Eva Mendes [No byline (September 2007), "Style Watch - Celeb-Sculpting WORKOUTS". "People". 68:110-]
*Mandy Moore [Chiu, Alexis (2007-07-09), "Mandy Moore". "People". 68 (2):67-70]
*Enrique Murciano
*Ellen Page
*Teresa Palmer
*Paul Rudd
*Jason Segel
*Jessica Simpson
*Rachel Weisz
*Kanye West
*Vanessa L. Williams

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