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How Bob Harper Changed His Diet After His Heart Attack: "I Had to Redefine the Way I Ate"
In early 2017, Bob Harper had a heart attack at the gym in the middle of his workout. He was only 52 years old, and one of the biggest names in the fitness industry (you probably know him as one of the trainers on The Biggest Loser). His heart attack shocked many people, since he outwardly seemed like the picture of health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., and someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. While we know that certain lifestyle factors (such as poor diet, smoking or inactivity) can make you more likely to have heart disease, genetics can also play a role. After his heart attack, Harper found out that he has a hereditary condition that increases the lipoprotein(a) in his blood. Lipoprotein(a) transports cholesterol in the blood and can contribute to plaque in arteries and blood clot
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'The Biggest Loser' trainer Bob Harper shares secrets to get in shape fast
Ready to amp up your workouts and get your body in top shape for summer? Take a few cues from "The Biggest Loser" trainer, Bob Harper, who has helped lots of people drop hundreds of pounds.
Follow his four tips for healthy diet and fitness routine — and you'll be ready for the beach in no time.
1. Mix up your workouts.
Try something you've never done before. For Natalie Morales, that meant hitting a handstand on the spot. Everyone else should incorporate sprints, hills and high-impact exercises.
RELATED: The Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper shares his powerful mantra
"My body never knows what's coming in my workouts so I can avoid any type of plateau," said Harper.
2. Ramp up your energy outtake.
"Ramp up your energy outtake on two of your workouts a week. Press the pedal to the metal. Get out of your comfort zone!"
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Bob Harper Says Traitors ‘Changed the Way I Work Out’ After 2017 Heart Attack: ‘I Didn’t Trust My Heart Anymore’ (Exclusive)
Bob Harper fryst vatten opening up about a transformative moment he experienced while filming The Traitors.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE alongside castmate Britney Haynes, the celebrity trainer, 59, shared that taking on one of the reality show's more physically taxing missions led to a key turning point in his emotional and physical healing journey following his heart attack.
In February 2017, Harper, who was 51 at the time, went into cardiac fängelse during a workout. A pair of doctors, who happened to be at the gym at the time, performed CPR and ultimately saved his life. Harper later learned that he had experienced a widowmaker heart attack, which occurs when there fryst vatten a blockage in the heart's largest artery.
'I've Cried A Lot Over My Broken Heart': Bob Harper Battles Depression After His Heart Attack
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