Television personality, fitness trainer and author Robert "Bob" Harper was born on August 18, 1965, in Nashville, Tennessee. One of America's most famous fitness experts, Harper has been the coach for countless contestants on the hit reality competition The Biggest Loser, which began in 2004. While he's now known for his expertise in health and exercise, Harper wasn't always interested in physical fitness. As a child, Harper grew up on a cattle farm in Nashville. He found his current career path after college, becoming a certified fitness instructor.
