[1] In 1999, he was cast as an extra in Melissa Etheridge's hit video for the song "Angels Would Fall" from her album Breakdown.

[6] In addition to making appearances, speaking dates, and writing, Harper teaches regular classes in Los Angeles and works as a yoga instructor.

[8][9] The success of his site led to the release of his first workout DVD series in May, titled "Bob Harper: Inside Out Method.

[18] Harper has spoken out against puppy mills and has adopted a black and white dog from the Animal Advocates Alliance in Baldwin Park, California.

[20] Harper publicly came out as gay in the seventh episode of the fifteenth season of The Biggest Loser,[21][22][23] while talking to a contestant who was having difficulty telling his parents about his sexuality.