Bob Harper Bio | Wiki
Bob Harper is an American reality television personality, personal trainer, and author. He appears on the American television series The Biggest Loser. On September 8, 2015, Bob was announced as a new host of The Biggest Loser, succeeding Alison Sweeney. He was an advisor on The New Celebrity Apprentice.
Bob has worked as a personal trainer for celebrity clients, including Jennifer Jason Leigh. In 1999, he became cast as an extra in Melissa Etheridge’s hit video for the song “Angels Would Fall” from her album Breakdown. Bob has been a trainer on the NBC show since 2004. Moreover, he has appeared in several Biggest Loser DVD workouts. He is also featured in the first three seasons of the Australian version of the show.
Bob Harper Age
Bob was born on August 18, 1965, in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. He is 57 years old.
Bob Harper Height
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 11.5 in (Approx.1.81 m).
Bob Harper Family
He was born and raised in Nashville by his parents. He came out to his parents as gay when he was 17 years old. Bob’s mother had a heart attack and died at age 70, as did her father. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Much information about his parents and/or siblings is not available at the moment.
Bob Harper Husband | Partner
Bob publicly came out as gay in the seventh episode of the fifteenth season of The Biggest Loser, while talking to a contestant who was having difficulty telling his parents about his sexuality.
He revealed he had come out to his parents at 17, but that this was his first time ever addressing his sexuality publicly in his career. The episode aired on November 28, 2013. Bob has been married to partner Anton Gutierrez since 2019.
Bob Harper Education
Following his high school education, Bon attended Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. However, he did not graduate.
Bob Harper Heart Attack
In early 2017, Bob had a heart attack at the gym in the middle of his workout. He was only 52 years old. His heart attack shocked many people since he outwardly seemed like the picture of health.
After his heart attack, Bob found out that he has a hereditary condition that increases the lipoprotein(a) in his blood. Lipoprotein(a) transports cholesterol in the blood and can contribute to plaque in arteries and blood clots and can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. For the last years, he has been an advocate for heart attack survivors.
Bob Harper Biggest Loser
Bob is featured as a trainer on the United States version of The Biggest Loser reality television series. He has been a trainer on the NBC show since 2004 and has appeared in several Biggest Loser DVD workouts. Bob is also featured in the first three seasons of the Australian version of the show. On September 8, 2015, he was announced as the new host of the show succeeding Alison Sweeney. He was an advisor on The New Celebrity Apprentice.
Bob Harper Workout
In early 2010, Bob launched mytrainerbob.com, a website where subscribers could discuss weight loss and receive coaching. The success of his site led to the release of his first workout DVD series in May, titled “Bob Harper: Inside Out Method.” He has also contributed workouts to the Shape magazine website.
Bob Harper Tattoos
He has two full tattoo sleeves on his arms and is “obsessed with tattoos.” Bob’s favorite tattoo is a hand tattoo that shows a skull on a heart surrounded by a spiderweb.
Bob Harper Yoga
In addition to making appearances, speaking dates, and writing, Bob teaches regular classes in Los Angeles and works as a yoga instructor. In early 2010, he launched mytrainerbob.com, a website where subscribers could discuss weight loss and receive coaching. The success of his site led to the release of his first workout DVD series in May, titled “Bob Harper: Inside Out Method.” Bob has also contributed workouts to the Shape magazine website.
Bob Harper Diet
After his heart attack, he worked with his medical team to make lifestyle changes that have helped him get healthier. Bob says, “I’ve been in the health and fitness industry for almost 30 years now, but I had to pivot my life and redefine the way that I ate and worked out.” For starters, he now eats a largely Mediterranean diet. He says, “I went from eating a more high-protein, high-fat diet to being more balanced. I don’t eat very much red meat anymore. I live on mostly fish, sometimes chicken, and lots of vegetables.”
Bob Harper Skinny Rules
After reading the book Skinny Bitch, Bob became a vegetarian. In 2010, he then became a vegan. In 2013 he stopped following a vegan diet because his body personally got to a point where he needed something more. Bob practices Transcendental Meditation. He is an avid CrossFit athlete.
Bob Harper Books
-(2008) Are You Ready!: Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change
– (2012). The Skinny Rules: The Simple, Nonnegotiable Principles for Getting to Thin
– (2013). Jumpstart to Skinny: The Simple 3-Week Plan for Supercharged Weight Loss
– (2014). Skinny Meals: Everything You Need to Lose Weight-Fast!
-(2017). The Super Carb Diet.
Bob Harper Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Bob’s estimated net worth is $4 million.
Is Bob Harper Married
Yes. Bob has been married to partner Anton Gutierrez since 2019.