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

by David Kirsch

Book Overview

At the Madison Square Club in New York City, "wellness trainer" David Kirsch teaches high-profile clients to use their minds to transform their bodies, leading them to healthier, fitter lifestyles in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157954858X
• ISBN13: 9781579548582
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The BEST health/fitness/wellness book I ever bought!!!

I'm a 36-year old mother of 2, and have been trying for the last few years to find a workout routine that would fit into my busy schedule. Before I had kids, I went to the gym religiously for step aerobics and weight training. I really missed being in shape and being toned. I started doing yoga, and then pilates. When I came across David's book on the internet, it caught my attention. I've been doing David's workout for 5 months now, and I feel great! I've received many compliments from family and friends on how healthy and in shape I look. I love David's workout because I can do it anywhere - I recently took a pair of dumbbells and the book with me on vacation. I also love the fact that the exercises are designed for everyone, no matter what body type/shape you are. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for the path towards physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.

This book has changed my life!

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!!!

Great Book!

This book is quality and informative. He offers sound, easy to follow advice. No gimmicks- it's spelled out for you in everyday terms ("reader friendly"). It's has detailed info on how to follow the plan, what to do/not do, fitness plans that are right for your body type, nutrition, etc.My only complaint is that he doesn't write about any strength training exercises using weight machines at the gym. He just shows at-home exercises (which are also great and detailed). But some people like using machines sometimes.I've read a lot of fitness/nutrition books and it's the same stuff, too complicated, or not interesting. But this is different. If you follow the plan, you'll see results!

This book has changed my life...

I only finished this book yesterday so I am just starting my 6-week program, but what I love about this book is David's sincere approach to helping people change, not only their bodies, but their lives. David's book has inspired me to stop making excuses for why I eat the way I do or why I skip my workouts and be honest with myself about my lifestyle. He makes me want to live a healthy, positive, inspiring life like his. But if you really just want to get in shape, this book gives you EVERY detail you need to do so. He even breaks down the workouts for 5 different body types so it's not difficult to understand. I have purchased several different diet and/or exercise books over the years and now I can throw them all away. David's book is my new bible.

Fitness Made Easy!

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.