When Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum and Liv Tyler need to get fit fast, they go to David Kirsch. Find out how the stars shape up and what you can do to see A-list results.
Q: What tips can you offer from your booty-sculpting
manual,
Butt Book?
A: [Supermodel] Karolina Kurkova coined me the "Master of the
Ass." The idea was whether you had a flat bottom or too large
a bottom, whether it was wide or narrow, I was able to focus on
your specific issue and give you a nice, round, hard butt. So I
have a variety of exercises in the Butt Book: sumo
lunges, platypus walk, plié squats, which are very effective for
shaping and toning your butt.
Q: How do you work the backside without building up the
quadriceps?
A: If someone is worried about bulking up their quads, they're
not going to do a traditional squat. They're going to do a
wide-stance squat or a plié squat, which is second position dance,
opening up your legs and bringing the focus to the inner thighs and
not to the quads. Don't use excessive weight and keep
repetitions high. I use body weight or a medicine ball or light
hand weights.
Q: You're known for whipping celebs into shape in
record time. What advice do you have for those of us gearing up for
bathing-suit season at the last minute?
A: It's going to be a combination of diet and exercise.
You're going to clean up your diet. You're going to stay
away from processed carbs and sugars. You want to increase your
cardio. If you're doing 30 minutes a day, you want to do at
least 45 minutes a day. You want to vary your cardio. If you do the
treadmill or elliptical all the time, try adding the rowing machine
or stair climber, maybe get a new bicycle. You want to keep it
fresh.
Q: You helped Heidi Klum get back on the runway soon
after giving birth. What slim-down suggestions do you have for new
moms?
A: Try to get into the best shape you can prior to getting
pregnant. It really will help you during and after the pregnancy.
Being pregnant is not license to forget all the rules that you
abide by when you're not pregnant. Moving your body, getting
enough sleep, staying hydrated and eating proper foods throughout
the day are even more important when you're pregnant.
––Alla Byrne
Get more of David's summer toning tips at Shape.com!
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