After Watching ‘Fit for TV’, Here’s What We Want Every Personal Training Client to Know
The new Netflix documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, currently the #2 show on the platform, takes a hard look at The Biggest Loser and exposes what really happened behind the scenes, before and after. It’s a powerful reminder that fast weight loss to achieve a number, comes at the cost of long-term, sustainable habits and success.
At Limitless Fitness, we’ve trained differently for 10 years. If Fit for TV left you questioning the way fitness and weight loss are being sold to the public, you’re not alone. And we’re here to help you do things better.
1. It's Not About the Weight You Lose. It's About the Habits You Keep.
One of the most revealing takeaways from Fit for TV is that many Biggest Loser contestants regained a significant amount of weight in the time after the show ended. That’s not a failure, but an inevitable result of an unsustainable process. Rapid changes in isolation rarely last – especially when they aren’t rooted in personalized habits, support, and real-world structure.
At Limitless Fitness, we help our clients build long-term success by focusing on strength, mobility, and functional movement that supports the life they actually want to live. No public weigh-ins, no starvation diets, no group peer-pressure. Just real progress based on who you are and where you want to go.
2. Consistency Matters More Than Intensity.
Fit for TV revealed just how extreme the Biggest Loser training regimens and food restrictions were. Contestants were pushed to their physical and emotional limits in pursuit of fast results. While it may have made for good TV, it also created long-term burnout, health consequences, and unsustainable expectations.
In contrast, we believe your fitness journey should fit your lifestyle. Our 1:1 personal training program is built around structured, steady progress. This is accomplished by matching you with a dedicated trainer who knows your goals and your body. Together, you work together to stay consistent, safe, and motivated (without the burnout).
3. Real Damage Comes From Metabolic Slowdown, Not Just Weight Regain.
One of the most alarming findings in Fit for TV was the metabolic damage experienced by Biggest Loser contestants. Even years later, their bodies were burning fewer calories at rest than would be expected for their size. While some muscle loss occurred, the bigger issue was how the extreme deficit and rapid weight loss caused their metabolism to adapt in harmful ways.
That’s why we start each client with an InBody body composition test to benchmark metabolism, lean muscle and body fat percentages, then we design every plan to support muscle retention, metabolic health, and sustainable energy. Strength training and proper fueling are key to helping your body work with you, not against you. Our incredible partners can also have an incredible impact on your fitness journey, so please take a look at our trusted wellness partners on our Partners page!
You deserve more than a dramatic before-and-after photo. You deserve to feel strong, supported, and in control of your health every day.