Arguably the most sought-after trainer among celebrities, Harley Pasternak holds a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto, and an Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. He is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology.
Harley has worked with some of the top celebrities in Hollywood, including:
- Alicia Keys
- Eva Mendes
- Jessica Simpson
- Kanye West
- Kate Beckinsale
- Orlando Bloom
- Mandy Moore
- Nia Long
- Jane Fonda
- John Mayer
- Vanessa Williams
- Katherine Heigl
- Eve
- Michael Chiklis
- Rachel Weisz
- Sophia Bush
- Halle Berry
- Zach Braff
- Val Kilmer
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Ben Foster
- Jim Caviezel
- Benjamin Bratt
- Stephen Dorff
- Common
- Eliza Dushku
- Rick Fox
- Sanaa Lathan
- Donald Faison
- Tracee Ellis Ross
- Minka Kelly
- Jeff Goldblum
- Enrique Murciano
- Brendan Fraser
- Claire Forlani
- LL Cool J
- Juliette Lewis
- Milla Jovovich
- Ray Liotta
- Kenna
- Gabriel Macht
- Jordana Brewster
- Miley Cyrus
- Jason Segel
- Adam Brody
- Angela Bassett
- Teresa Palmer
- Jimmy Fallon
- Paul Rudd
- Kimora Lee Simmons
- Ellen Page
- Jonah Hill
- Amanda Bynes
- Dido
- Natalie Portman
- Seth Rogen
- Kid Sister
Pasternak is a popular speaker throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil for such organizations 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.
Harley's first book, 5-Factor Fitness (Putnam, 2005) was a number one top seller in its category at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. And his highly anticipated follow-up book, 5-Factor Diet (Meredith, 2006) just made the NY Times Best-Sellers list. In his capacity asle 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 . In addition, Harley and 5-Factor have had great print coverage in such publications 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, among other publications.