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5 Things You Didn't Know About Bob Harper

FitSugar — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:46 PST

I recently was able to join a couple of bloggers on a three-way phone chat with Bob Harper, one of the trainers on The Biggest Loser. While the interview's focus was on tips for meeting our fitness and weight loss goals for 2010, I found out a few things about Bob that I wanted to share with you all.

Before working on The Biggest Loser, Bob had never worked with obese clients. He explains that before the show aired, "I was working with Selma Blair and Ellen (DeGeneres) and you know, I was working with Gwyneth Paltrow. These are like thin, thin women . . . The day that I met my first team on season one, I really thought I had my work cut out for me because I was going to have to use everything that I learned and knew I was going to be put to the test because I had never worked with people of that size."
Bob's favorite form of cardio is running and he has run three marathons, but feels no need to run 26.2 miles again. When logging miles on a treadmill he tries to not listen to music, explaining, "I really think that I'm avoiding my reality [with music]. I want to be able to, like, feel my body, know my body, my alignment as opposed to just, like, kind of checking out." He added that he tries to find the meditative quality in running.

Learn what book Bob has on his bedside table when you

Subway Fresh Fit Sweepstakes

FitSugar — Tue, 01 May 2007 10:15:00 PDT

Want to win a trip to train with Bob Harper from NBC's The Biggest Loser?

If so, then you should enter the Subway Fresh Fit Sweepstakes. All participants of the contest are automatically eligible to win one of two grand prizes that include a trip to Los Angeles for two people to train with PUSH.tv celebrity personal trainers, Bob Harper (who I love, by the way) or with Jessica Smith, nationally known certified personal trainer. Other winners could win a six-month memberships to PUSH.tv, a PowerPUSH DVD trio sets (DVD workout kits include two resistance bands, workout calendar, nutrition plan, magnet, and a sticker pack to keep track of progress.), Trek Bikes and SUBWAY FIT Evolution t-shirts. All you have to do is sign-up. Look around the site though as there is a lot of great information as well as 2-minutes videos from PUSH.tv.

I personally would love to get the chance to train with Bob, but if you win, I fully expect a signed sweatband from him as my thanks for telling you about the contest [hehe]. So sign up here.

What Do You Think About: Naked Gyms?

FitSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:30:00 PDT

Okay, now I've heard of Naked Yoga, but a Naked Gym? Now that's news to me.

Well, in the Netherlands, the gym called Fitworld welcomed nudists to come to "Naked Sunday," where they could pedal, run and lift wearing only their birthday suits. During the rest of the week, patrons would continue their clothed workout.

Now, we all know the Netherlands has a reputation for its relaxed sexual attitude. This seems a little extreme for me, even if the nudist are following the rules and putting down towels before they sit on anything!!!!

What do you think?

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:30:00 PST

On day 12 of my Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob, Bob is telling us about the importance of stretching post workout and he shows us some great ways to stretch. Not only is stretching good for your muscles, but it also is a great way to get the endorphins moving making you feel even better after all of your hard work.

That was the last workout guys because...The Oscars are coming, The Oscars are coming! Are you ready for tomorrow? Be sure to check out all of the other workouts with Ellen and Bob. I can't wait to see how amazing Ellen looks!

Don't forget, this is your last chance to cast your Oscar ballot on Buzz. You should do it because one Grand Prize winner will receive a Prada handbag, while the runners-up will get $50 to $500 gift cards from Sephora, The Apple Store and Neiman Marcus. So cool! Click here for official rules.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:45:00 PST

On day seven of FitSugar's Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob, Bob shows us cardio intervals so your body does not get used to your regular cardio routine. As always, Bob says to stay relaxed. I really love the idea of finishing with the squats on the TreadMill, it's just another great way to keep your heart rate up to burn those extra calories.

We're more than halfway through my Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob! You're doing great so come back tomorrow to learn more and if you've missed any of the workouts before this, check out all the past Countdown to The Oscars so far.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:40:00 PST

On day 6 of our Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob, Bob teaches us push-up mountain climbers. Try to do them for 45 seconds and if it seems too hard, then drop down onto your knees while doing them.

We are halfway through our Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob Harper. Check in tomorrow for day seven. Missed the other workouts, no worries, visit my other Countdown to The Oscars posts.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:00:00 PST

On day five of FitSugar's Countdown to the Oscars with Ellen and Bob, Bob shows us how to work our abs and core. You are going to need a light dumbbell (though you can do without it) and a physio ball.

Definitely try the balance exercise at the end because it is WAY harder than it looks!

Tomorrow is day six! Missed the previous days? Then check out all the Countdown to The Oscars posts this far.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 07:30:00 PST

On day four of FitSugar's Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob, Bob shows us a great exercise that combines working upper and lower body (great because working both burns more calories quicker). The overhead press with squat is especially tough if you try balancing on one leg.

Feel the burn guys! You're doing great so come back tomorrow to learn more and if you've missed any of the workouts before this, check out all the past Countdown to The Oscars so far.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:30:00 PST

On day three of FitSugar's Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and Bob Harper, Bob shows us how to walk the plank.

Remember to relax your neck as much as you possibly can while doing plank exercises.

Come back tomorrow for day four of my Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and trainer Bob Harper. Missed the other workouts? They are under Countdown to The Oscars in my "editor's picks" in the upper right hand corner of this page.

Countdown to the Oscars: Get Fit with Ellen and Bob

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:30:00 PST

Today is day two of my Countdown to The Oscars. Today Ellen and Bob Harper do some physio ball core exercises.

These are great ways to work your core but you will be needing a physio ball for this video. Remember, just like Bob says, do each exercise for 45 seconds.

Come back tomorrow for day three of FitSugar's Countdown to The Oscars with Ellen and trainer Bob Harper. You can always go back if you missed yesterday's workout.