News about Dr. Huizenga

Biggest Loser Physician, Dr. Huizenga

I read an article a while ago on Dr. Huizenga. He spoke to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists about the improvement in health in BL contestants.

It was an interesting peak into the methods used by the show to get the pounds off contestants. One of the most surprising facts that I learned is that the calorie restriction isn't that extreme - around 80% of daily requirements.

However, the exercise is intense. Contestant do 4 hours of exercise per day. Half of the exercise is more intense consisting of either resistance or cardio.

The audience was impressed by the decrease in diabetes medication use and blood pressure medication use. The methods are extreme but so are the results.