American Heart Association

The personal side of fitness with Bob Harper | At the Heart of It

Bob Harper seemed like the picture of health to millions of fans of The Biggest Loser.

So the world was shocked -- and so was he -- when he suffered a heart attack during a workout. Bob discovered that he has familial hypercholesterolemia that lead, a hereditary condition that causes high levels of LDL cholesterol and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Bob gets honest about the emotional toll of having a heart attack at 52, the lessons he's learned and his new approach to fitness. Get to know a new side of inspirational health and wellness coach Bob Harper on At the Heart of It With Nancy Brown.