Comments on: ATF Classic: Why Biggest Isn’t Best

By: Norma

Norma — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:04:27 +0000

I think that program does an extreme disservice.

I know this is an old post, but as for liking what J. Michaels has done since leaving the show…what has she done, exactly? All I know is that her credentials are minimal and questionable at that, she got called out for demonstrating dangerous form and misinformation in her kettlebell workout video, and that she has no fewer than EIGHT different (unproven and possibly hazardous) fat burners, diet pills and supplements on the shelf in the vitamin aisle at my local WalMart. She’s a shill and I think she’s a disgrace to the personal training profession.

By: Tiffanie

Tiffanie — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:05:01 +0000

I’ve got 8 kids and work very hard to stay fit. I have a friend who has 6 kids who struggles and says “sure, if I was able to be kid and responsibility free (BL Style) for a few months I could do it” – Biggest Loser isn’t reality, but I do like watching it with my kids (when I get in a bad mood and am yelling, I like to remind them I’m just channeling my inner Bob.) I like your idea of having a contest for the show with no $ reward, even doing it at home on their own time and in their real lives.

By: Kim Short

Kim Short — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:56:21 +0000

I totally agree with your points (especially about the need to address the psychological needs of the contestants…there certainly are deep issues when someone eats their way to 400 lbs). I actually have one additional point that matters to me…the show makes working out look awful. I know, it’s all for the sake of drama, but to perpetuate the notion that exercise is basically torture is not going to inspire sedentary people to hit the gym. Plenty of workouts are actually fun, and no one is going to stick with it if they hate it.

By: Ana S.

Ana S. — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:33:49 +0000

O oh, this time it was personal )
But you’re not the only one feeling this way about these trainers and their methods. I only wish that you could get more people out there to listen to you. After all, loosing weight and staying healthy isn’t magic, it’s just a bit of hard work and a lot of common sense.