Overview

• Netflix released Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser on August 15, offering a three-part deep dive into the show’s behind-the-scenes practices.
• Former contestant Tracey Yukich recounts collapsing in a challenge when rhabdomyolysis nearly caused organ failure.
• The series highlights a 2016 study showing that most contestants regained the weight they lost and suffered persistent metabolic slowdown.
• Trainer Bob Harper discusses his 2017 heart attack and reveals that fellow trainer Jillian Michaels never reached out afterward.
• Executive producer David Broome admits that the production declined requests for therapy and gym memberships due to budget constraints.