Much Love Against Much Hate The Biggest Loser :

The show is also hugely unpopular for focusing a lot on rapid weight loss when it comes to achieving healthy body composition and failing to emphasize important aspects of fitness like the benefits of building muscle. Some experts also criticize the show for creating unrealistic weight loss expectations in viewers’ minds. Participants spend their entire lives relocating to an isolated weight-loss camp, overtraining to the point where there is a serious risk of injury.

Despite the bad press, The Biggest Loser underscores the importance of accountability and its contribution to disciplined and coherent behavior. It uses the spirit of competition to encourage participants to make radical changes that at first they don’t even have the confidence to make, and finally makes it clear that there is no substitute for hard work. If you want to make a change in your life, you have to get up and work for it, and you may even have to work really, really hard for what you want.

In an interview with Fitness magazine, Bob Harper summarizes the impact he thinks the show has made. He says that, ” Biggest Loser inspires. You can get back on track no matter how far you are from it. I get emails and tweets every day from fit people who are really getting something out of the show. I look at it as informative reality TV.”

Development of Bob’s training patterns and training principles:

A passionate advocate of yoga, Bob’s belief in yoga has only grown stronger over the years. He claims that, ” Yoga is the fountain of youth. You are only as young as your spine is flexible.”

Holding a pose, be it yoga or Pilates, can be every bit as strenuous as a strenuous cardio workout and while it doesn’t bring the satisfaction of getting drenched in sweat, it definitely carries the added benefit of improved posture and a stronger lower back . One should begin the yogic lifestyle by engaging in simple forward and backward bends along with various levels of planks held for a period of 5 to 10 deep breaths which should be held for up to a minute for each pose.

Bob’s “Inside-Out” method of fitness supports attaining fitness of body, mind and spirit in tandem, which begins with building a strong core. A strong core easily transitions into a strong body. He insists that everyone should invest the time and effort to learn and practice sun salutations , and not just yoga enthusiasts. A powerful move that improves mobility and cohesively strengthens every inch of the body.

The day Bob Harper fell in love with CrossFit:

He entered the CrossFit arena at the age of 46. Harper claims that as a trainer, he’s always encouraged strength training in laps, interval cardio, and most importantly, endurance sports like running and cycling.However, with the added complexity of Olympic lifts, powerlifts, sprints, bodyweight conditioning, and plyometric movements randomly performed in a time frame set according to the typical CrossFit format, the workout intensity experienced a whole new level. Despite his solid background and credibility as a coach, Bob had to work hard to earn his respect in the CrossFit community. He has been a dedicated member of BRICK CrossFit in Los Angeles since 2011.

After introducing the principles of CrossFit to Even the Biggest Loser acknowledges that the value of muscular strength is a revelation to him. His team performed significantly better than the members of the other team as their strength was enhanced by defined and developed muscles.

In the Men’s Fitness cover story, Bob Harper explained that he prefers CrossFit because of the efficiency of its format. “Jumping in CrossFit was like jumping into the deep end of a pool. These workouts are so compact. I was doing long sessions all the time and my body was slowly getting beat up. But with CrossFit, it’s almost like my body finally gets a chance to rest while at the same time I’m pushing it harder than I’ve ever done. “

Whether you feel intimidated or not, feel empowered enough to get a taste of CrossFit. You can work on your strength and efficiency at home to perform Bob’s three favorite (not easy) exercises that build consistent strength and guarantee weight loss. He recommends a burpee with a side jump, where he does 10-pound overhead lunges and goblet squats. To understand how to correctly perform the given exercises, watch the video below.

Sorting the complex relationship with food:

If you’re constantly confused about nutrition, Bob’s best-selling book, The Skinny Rules, is worth reading to help you get started in your attempt to reform your lifestyle. Despite the “Non-negotiable” label on the book’s cover, you can think of the Lean Rules as a well-defined structure in which you learn to fill in the details of the “right choices” in your meal planning.The guidelines for making good choices prevent you from sabotaging the positive effects of exercise on your weight loss while helping you stay on top of your hunger and cravings.

Although the book explains in detail and contains some delicious recipes, we summarize the 20 skinny rules mentioned in the book:

1. Drink a large glass of water before each meal. No excuses.
2. Don’t drink your calories. Avoid soft drinks like cola and fruit juices, although drinks like unsweetened herbal tea or green tea would do.
3. Eat protein with every meal, or stay hungry and crabby. Although he’s a big proponent of a plant-based diet, which Bob was completely vegan for several years, he selectively recommends a certain amount of animal protein as extremely healthy for maintaining muscle tone. Their source should be fish and protein above all other meats.
4. Reduce your daily intake of refined flour and wheat.
5. Eat 30 to 50 grams of fiber per day. It helps you stay regular, decreases the calorie density in your meals, and helps you stay full longer.
6. Eat apples and berries every day. They are loaded with antioxidants.
7. Significantly reduce the amount of carbohydrates consumed after lunch.
8. Learn how to read food labels so you know what you’re eating. Avoid anything with high fructose corn syrup or any type of trans fat.
9. Stop guessing about portion size and get it right forever. Buy pre-portioned food boxes and bags to avoid consuming more than you should.
10. Eliminate added sweeteners, even artificial ones. Train your taste buds to enjoy the natural sweetness of fresh fruit, dried fruit and vegetables.
11. Get rid of white potatoes from your daily diet.
12. Make one day a week – meatless.
13. Say goodbye to fast food and fried foods.
14. Eat a REAL breakfast, meaning no donuts, bagels, or muffins. Especially if you’re in a hurry in the morning, prepare your breakfast in advance and head outside. Oats, egg whites, berries in yogurt cups could be a healthy choice.
15. Make it a habit to prepare your own food and eat at least ten meals a week at home.
16. Banish high-salt foods. Throw away all those packets of chips.
17. Eat your veggies. Just do it! No multivitamin can replace its powerful benefits.
18. Don’t consume a large meal right before bedtime. Start going to bed hungry.
19. Get a deep sleep with good night quality. Recovery time is important; Therefore, it should be a priority for everyone. People who get enough rest make better food choices.
20. Plan one meal a week. It empowers you to take responsibility for your indulgences while managing your cravings.

Don’t let the frequency of the word fool you, “Skinny” appears in all of his best-selling books. In no way does he support the emaciated, underweight, weak look. He’s a big proponent of power, strength and endurance when it comes to developing the most grueling workouts. However, he prefers slimness, which helps one feel light and energetic and supports an active and positive lifestyle.