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In January 2012, Pasternak punched two men during a dispute over the use of a basketball court. He took a plea deal requiring anger management classes, but a civil case was also filed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak sued for punchout over private hoops court |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/celebrity-trainer-harley-pasternak-busted-misdemeanor-assault-fight-private-hoops-court-article-1.1131088 |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=New York Daily News}}</ref> |
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Harley Pasternak | |
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| Born | August 6, 1974 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario |
| Occupation(s) | Celebrity personal trainer, co-host of The Revolution |
| Known for | 5 Factor Diet |
Harley Samuel Pasternak (born August 6, 1974) is a Canadian personal trainer, motivational speaker, author, and television host. Pasternak is known for his books The Body Reset Diet and The 5-Factor Diet, along with working with many celebrity clients as a personal trainer. He is also known as one of the co-hosts of ABC's 2012 daytime talk show, The Revolution.
Education
Pasternak graduated from York Mills Collegiate Institute, and holds an honors degree in kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario, and a master's degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto.
During his time at U of T, Pasternak served as a Nutrition and Exercise Scientist at Department of National Defence's DCIEM (Defence and Civil Institute for Environmental Medicine) from 2005–2007. As a scientist, Harley focused on performance physiology and nutrition, with a specialty in caffeine and ephedrine. His work was published in the scientific journal, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise in June, 2003,[1] and in The Canadian Journal of Sports Medicine. Harley is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and is an IDEA Master Trainer.[2]
Notable Clients
Pasternak has worked extensively with numerous celebrities.[3][4][5]
In 1999, Dr. Marvin Waxman introduced Pasternak to producer Don Carmody, who hired Pasternak to work with Jim Caveziel and cast on his film, ‘Angel Eyes’.[6] After several subsequent films, Carmody hired Pasternak to train Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., and Penélope Cruz on the set of 'Gothika' in Montreal. Berry suggested Pasternak move permanently from Toronto to Los Angeles to continue to work together, which he did.[7][6]
In 2004, Berry played the title role in Catwoman, a role for which she trained exclusively with Pasternak. Pasternak appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss Berry's training.[8] After Winfrey suggested that he write a book about his program,[9] he published 5-Factor Fitness: The Diet and Fitness Secret of Hollywood's A-List in 2005.
Television
In addition to his hosting on The Revolution,[10] Pasternak has made multiple appearances on American and Canadian morning daytime talk shows and news programs, along with serving as a guest judge on Germany's Next Topmodel and Canada's Next Top Model. Pasternak has been a frequent contributor on The Today Show as well as Good Morning America. Additionally, Pasternak co-stars in all three seasons of Khloe Kardashian's series Revenge Body.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Angel Eyes | Personal Trainer |
| 2002 | The Shield | Personal Trainer |
| 2003 | Wrong Turn | Fitness Trainer-Uncredited |
| 2003 | Cold Creek Manor | Personal Trainer |
| 2003 | Tru Calling | Personal Trainer |
| 2003 | Gothika | Trainer: Halle Berry |
| 2004 | Catwoman | Trainer: Halle Berry |
| 2005 | Constantine | Personal Trainer |
| 2005 | Their Eyes Were Watching God | Personal Trainer |
| 2005 | Elizabethtown | Personal Trainer -Uncredited |
| 2005 | Slow Burn | Personal Trainer |
| 2006 | Something New | Personal Trainer- Uncredited |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | Personal Trainer: Halle Berry and Ben Foster |
| 2006 | Smokin' Aces | Personal Trainer: Alicia Keys and Common |
| 2007 | The Hitcher | Personal Trainer |
| 2007 | Knocked Up | Personal Trainer: Katherine Heigl |
| 2007 | We Own The Night | Personal Trainer: Eva Mendes |
| 2007 | Transformers | Personal Trainer |
| 2008 | Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Personal Trainer: Jason Segal and Paul Rudd |
| 2008 | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor | Personal Trainer: Brendan Fraser |
| 2008 | Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous | Fitness Trainer: Jessica Simpson |
| 2008 | Twilight | Personal Trainer: Rob Pattinson |
| 2008 | Bedtime Stories | Personal Trainer: Teresa Palmer |
| 2008 | The Spirit | Fitness Trainer: Gabriel Macht |
| 2009 | I Love You, Man | Fitness Trainer: Jason Segal and Paul Rudd |
| 2009 | Funny People | Fitness Trainer: Seth Rogan |
| 2009 | A Perfect Getaway | Fitness Trainer: Milla Jovovich |
| 2009 | Whip It | Fitness Trainer: Ellen Page |
| 2009 | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Personal Trainer: Rob Pattinson |
| 2010 | Dear John | Personal Trainer: Amanda Seyfried |
| 2010 | You Don't Know Jack | Personal Trainer: Al Pacino |
| 2010 | Just Wright | Personal Trainer: Common |
| 2010 | Get Him to the Greek | Fitness Trainer: Jonah Hill |
| 2011 | The Green Hornet | Fitness Trainer: Seth Rogan |
| 2014 | the Giver | Fitness Trainer: Odeya Rush |
| 2015 | Trainwreck | Fitness Trainer: Amy Schumer |
| 2015 | Goosebumps | Fitness Trainer: Jack Black |
| 2017 | Snatched | Personal Trainer: Amy Schumer |
| 2017 | Flatliners | Personal Trainer: Nina Dobrev and Diego Luna |
| 2018 | Alpha | Personal Trainer: Kodi Smit-McPhee |
| 2019 | Jumanji 2 | Personal Trainer: Karen Gillen |
Pasternak appears as himself doing a fitness routine with Megan Fox in the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film.[11] He also appeared as himself as Jessica Simpson's personal trainer in Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous in 2008.
Books
Pasternak has published four books, which have been listed on the New York Times bestselling list and been published in fourteen languages, with sales in 29 countries.
- 5-Factor Fitness (Putnam Penguin)
- 5-Factor Diet (Ballantine Books)
- 5-Factor World Diet (Viking Books Canada)
- The Great Reset Diet (Rodale)
- The Body Reset Diet Cookbook (Viking Books Canada)
- "Taking Pride in Jewish Ancestry" (Rodale)
Legal Issues
In January 2012, Pasternak punched two men during a dispute over the use of a basketball court. He took a plea deal requiring anger management classes, but a civil case was also filed.[12]
Gym Design
In November 2018, The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts named Pasternak as their Global Fitness Ambassador.[13] Since then, Pasternak has been responsible for the renovation and design of the gyms at Four Seasons Montreal,[14] Four Seasons Anguilla,[15] Four Seasons Philadelphia,[16] and The Four Seasons One Dalton in Boston.[17]
Pasternak also designed the gym at The Viceroy Los Cabos[18] and The Ritz Carlton Waikiki[19]
References
- ^ "Effects of ephedrine, caffeine, and their combination on muscular endurance". Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 35 (6): 987–94. June 2003. doi:10.1249/01.MSS.0000069916.49903.70. PMID 12783047. S2CID 20407676.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - ^ "Harley Pasternak". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "Star Clients". Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "Hollywood's Hottest Celebrity Trainers". US Weekly. 2011-05-26. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "Harley Pasternak Kicks Off His PEOPLE.com Blog". People.com.
- ^ a b Rubin, Courtney (2013-03-13). "A Trainer to the Stars Who's a Star-to-Be". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ Delap, Leanne (26 March 2013). "Trainer Harley Pasternak's appeal ranges from Halle Berry to normal folk". thestar.com. Toronto Star. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ ""The Oprah Winfrey Show" Episode dated 25 May 2004 (TV Episode 2004)". IMDB. imdb.com. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ Dedic, Jenna. "Meet the Trainer: Harley Pasternak from ABC's the Revolution | Fitness Magazine". Fitness. Fitness Magazine, Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "ABC Keeps 'General Hospital' On, Cancels 'The Revolution', Adds 'GMA' Afternoon Show For Summer". Deadline Hollywood. 2012-04-11.
- ^ Harley Pasternak on training celebrity Megan Fox (television). Toronto: BT Toronto. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-09-08. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
- ^ "Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak sued for punchout over private hoops court". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ^ "Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Appoints Harley Pasternak to Global Fitness Advisor". Four Seasons Press Room. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- ^ Shurvell, Joanne. "New Four Seasons Hotel In Montreal Is A Design And Culinary Gem". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-09-02.
- ^ "Four Seasons Anguilla debuts just in time for Caribbean Season". Travel for Senses. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2019-09-02.
- ^ Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and. "A Skyline Redefined: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center Crowns City's Tallest Building". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2019-09-02.
- ^ "Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston By the Numbers". Four Seasons Press Room. Retrieved 2019-09-02.
- ^ "Fitness Center | Viceroy Los Cabos". Viceroy Hotels & Resorts. Retrieved 2019-09-02.
- ^ "Luxury Hotels & Resorts". The Ritz-Carlton. Retrieved 2019-09-02.
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- 1974 births
- Living people
- Canadian motivational speakers
- University of Toronto alumni
- University of Western Ontario alumni
- Canadian exercise instructors
- Spokespersons
- Canadian nutritionists
- Canadian exercise and fitness writers
- Canadian sportswriters
- Writers from Toronto
- Canadian expatriates in the United States
- Jewish Canadian journalists