The trainers are responsible (in conjunction with medical personnel retained by the show) for designing comprehensive workout and nutrition plans and teaching them to the contestants.

Bigating Pinoy: The Biggest Loser Primer is a pre-season primer airing May 15, 2011 featuring obese Filipino stories such as child personality Carl Camo (son of Lito Camo) and talked about health risks and tips sponsored by St. Luke's Medical Center.

[2] The second pre-season primer entitled Bigating Simula: The Road to The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition aired on May 29, 2011.

This primer featured more of the basic premise and rules of the reality show to prepare for the next day's official premiere.

During the first season, the second placer won ₱500,000, Artista Salon services worth ₱50,000, a one-year membership with Fitness First, and Whirlpool home appliances.

The third placer won ₱300,000, Artista Salon services worth ₱25,000, a one-year membership with Fitness First, and Fujidenzo home appliances.

[4] The camp in which the contestants stay during the duration of their game is located at the previous Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in General Trias.