Trainers, what’s your take on the training/nutrition approach of the Biggest Loser TV series?
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I loathe “The Biggest Looser” TV show. Yes, they do give some sound nutritional advice, but the physical training is abusive and at least borders on negligent. Contestant vomiting, passing out, being taken away in ambulances? How long would your gym be in business if those were common occurrences there? Not very long I’d bet.
Also, what sort of message do you think the contestants get when after all their hard work, they get booted off the show for not loosing “enough” weight? Chances are they already have some self image and confidence issues, telling them in effect that they aren’t good enough won’t help those problems.
Personally, I wouldn’t be surprised if the show kills a contestant or one commits suicide after getting the boot.