Pasternak has worked extensively with numerous celebrities.[9][10]
In 1999, Dr. Marvin Waxman introduced Pasternak to producer Don Carmody, who hired Pasternak to work with Jim Caviezel and cast on his film Angel Eyes.[1] 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.[11][1]
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.[12] After Winfrey suggested that he write a book about his program,[13] he published 5-Factor Fitness: The Diet and Fitness Secret of Hollywood's A-List in 2005.[14][1]
Television
In addition to his hosting on The Revolution,[15] Pasternak has made 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.[16]
Gym design
In November 2018, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts named Pasternak as their Global Fitness Ambassador.[17] Since then, Pasternak took part in redesigning and renovating gyms across various Four Seasons properties worldwide.[18][19]
Furthermore, Pasternak designed gyms for Viceroy Los Cabos,[20] The Ritz Carlton Waikiki,[21] and Alo Yoga Beverly Hills Alo Yoga Beverly Hills.[22]
In June 2023, Harley Pasternak partnered with Picerne Residential to improve fitness facilities and wellness programs in its 2,000 Southern California units.[23]
Books
Pasternak is also a New York Times best selling author and has published eight books:[24]
Pasternak has produced collborations with several brands, include running shoes for New Balance,[25] smoothies for Jamba Juice,[26] appliances for Sultan,[27] hardware & software for FORME,[28] and blood sugar mints for Sweet Kick.[29]
