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Why Bob Harper Says He’s Lucky to Be Alive

In February, fitness trainer Bob Harper suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest at a New York City gym. Now, he’s on the road to recovery and sharing his story in the hopes of helping others.

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Bob Harper Opens Up About His Road to Recovery

Fitness trainer Bob Harper is a recent heart attack survivor. He opens up about his recovery process, learning to trust his heart again, and what happened on the day he had his heart attack.

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Bob Harper on Surviving a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

Fitness trainer Bob Harper describes what he felt after waking up from a medically-induced coma and what he has learned about his heart attack and subsequent cardiac arrest. Plus, he shares what he wants to do now post-heart attack.

Now Playing The Genetic Condition Behind Bob Harper’s Heart Attack
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The Genetic Condition Behind Bob Harper’s Heart Attack

Fitness trainer Bob Harper reveals the condition that affected his cholesterol and led to his severe heart attack in February.

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The Surprising Food Bob Harper Craves Now

Fitness trainer Bob Harper reveals the fruit he loves to eat now after suffering a major heart attack. Plus, he shares why he loves New York.

Now Playing What to Do When Someone’s Heart Stops
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What to Do When Someone’s Heart Stops

If an individual collapses during a heart attack, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR can double or triple their chances of survival. CPR instructor Lipica Shah demonstrates how to perform life-saving CPR in just two steps.

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How Lifesaving CPR Works

Dr. Oz, fitness trainer Bob Harper, and CPR instructor Lipica Shah lead a CPR demonstration on set. Then, Dr. Oz explains how chest compressions during hands-only CPR work to pump blood to the brain and other vital organs.

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How to Use an AED

Dr. Oz set up a social experiment to see if audience members knew how to use an automated external defibrillator or AED. Then, he demonstrates how to use the device in the case of a real emergency.

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Support the AED Law and Save a Life

Sudden cardiac arrest strikes over 350,000 people every year but an automated external defibrillator or AED can help. Fitness trainer Bob Harper teams up with Dr. Oz to call all gyms across the U.S. to be equipped with an AED device.

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How CPR Saves Lives

Guest Amy is a recent heart attack survivor. She shares her extraordinary story with Dr. Oz and fitness trainer Bob Harper. Plus, guest Jennifer performs the popular song that you can use to keep pace while performing CPR.

Now Playing Bob Harper On the Heart Attack That Nearly Killed Him and Why He Shouldn’t Be Alive
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Bob Harper On the Heart Attack That Nearly Killed Him and Why He Shouldn’t Be Alive

“The Biggest Loser” star Bob Harper has been the face of health and fitness for over a decade. Yet, he suffered a near fatal heart attack just two months ago. If it can happen to him, could it happen to you?

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Support the AED Law and Save a Life
Originally aired on 4/24/2017

Sudden cardiac arrest strikes over 350,000 people every year but an automated external defibrillator or AED can help. Fitness trainer Bob Harper teams up with Dr. Oz to call all gyms across the U.S. to be equipped with an AED device.

Guests: Bob Harper , Lipica Shah , Dr. Dean Ornish

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