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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Brittany Miller

The Biggest Loser trainer confesses he had ‘never worked with obese people’

  • A new Netflix documentary, Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, is scheduled to premiere on Friday, August 15.
  • The three-episode series delves into the behind-the-scenes realities of the NBC weight-loss show, which aired from 2004 to 2016.
  • Interviews with former contestants, trainers, and producers reveal that the show prioritized entertainment over medically sound weight loss practices.
  • Trainer Bob Harper admitted he had no prior experience working with obese individuals and that aggressive gym sessions were designed for “good TV.”
  • Contestants were reportedly pushed to exercise for five to eight hours daily and consume as little as 800 calories, often disregarding medical advice.

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