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'''Robert''' "'''Bob'''" '''Harper''' (born August 18, 1965)<ref name="TVGuide">{{cite web|url = http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/bob-harper/bio/196123|title = Bob Harper Biography|publisher = TV Guide}}</ref> is a [[personal trainer]], who appears on the television series ''[[The Biggest Loser (U.S. TV series)|The Biggest Loser]]'' (United States). |
'''Robert''' "'''Bob'''" '''Harper''' (born August 18, 1965)<ref name="TVGuide">{{cite web|url = http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/bob-harper/bio/196123|title = Bob Harper Biography|publisher = TV Guide}}</ref> is a same-sex [[personal trainer]], who appears on the television series ''[[The Biggest Loser (U.S. TV series)|The Biggest Loser]]'' (United States). |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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| Born | August 18, 1965 |
| Occupation | Personal Trainer |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Website | mytrainerbob.com |
Robert "Bob" Harper (born August 18, 1965)[1] is a same-sex personal trainer, who appears on the television series The Biggest Loser (United States).
Career
Harper has worked as a personal trainer for celebrity clients, including Jennifer Jason Leigh.[1] In 1999, he was cast as an extra in Melissa Etheridge's hit video for the song "Angels Would Fall."[2] He 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 2005.[3] In addition to working on the show, Harper has appeared in several Biggest Loser DVD workouts. Harper also appeared on the first, second and third seasons of the Australian version of the show.[4]
In addition to his appearances, speaking dates, and writing duties, Harper still teaches regular classes in Los Angeles and works as a yoga instructor.[5]
In early 2010, Harper launched mytrainerbob.com, a website where subscribers can discuss weight loss and receive coaching.[6][7] The success of his site led to the release of his first workout DVD series in May, titled "Bob Harper: Inside Out Method."[6] Harper also contributes workouts to websites such as Shape magazine. [8]
Personal life
Harper was born August 18, 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.[1][9]
After reading the book Skinny Bitch, Harper became a vegetarian. In 2010, he became a vegan.[10][11] That same year, PETA voted him sexiest male vegetarian of the year.[12]
Harper has spoken out against puppy mills and has adopted a black and white dog from the Animal Advocates Alliance in Baldwin Park, California. He named the dog Karl, after Karl Lagerfeld, because of the dog's color.[13]
Harper is also Farm Sanctuary's 2010 Walk for Farm Animals national spokesperson. [14]
References
- ^ a b c "Bob Harper Biography". TV Guide.
- ^ "Angels Would Fall". YouTube.
- ^ "Bob Harper". IMDB.
- ^ "The Biggest Loser Australia". IMDB.
- ^ "Who is Bob Harper?". FWL.
- ^ a b "My Trainer Bob". mytrainerbob.com. Cite error: The named reference "MTB" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Marketing firm inks deals with celebrities". New York Business.
- ^ "Shape Videos". Shape magazine.
- ^ "About APSU - Notable Alumni". Austin Peay State University.
- ^ "Bob Harper Goes Vegan". VegNews.
- ^ "It's Official! 'The Biggest Loser' Trainer Bob Harper Goes From Vegetarian To Vegan!". Ecorazzi.
- ^ "Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities 2010". PETA.
- ^ "Meet the newest training partner for Bob Harper of 'The Biggest Loser': Karl (as in Lagerfeld)". Los Angeles Times. June 7, 2010.
- ^ http://action.farmsanctuary.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=17841.0
External links
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