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Trainer Games reality television show
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Trainer Games is an American reality competition television series produced by iFIT in partnership with Sony Pictures, Nonfiction sector. The series premiered on Prime Video in the United States on January 8, 2026. The series features ten pro fitness trainers competing in a series of physically and mentally demanding challenges for the opportunity to join iFIT's roster over six episodes.
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| Trainer Games | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality competition |
| Created by | iFIT |
| Presented by | Amanda Kloots |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Nick Rigg Fred Pichel Michael Hamblin Eli Holzman Aaron Saidman |
| Producers | iFIT Sony Pictures Television – Nonfiction Brass Monkeys Media |
| Production location | Mauritius |
| Original release | |
| Network | Prime Video |
| Release | January 8, 2026 |
Trainer Games has been noted as part of iFIT's broader strategy to combine fitness, AI- coaching, and original programming.[1]
Premise
Trainer Games follows a group of fitness professionals from various specialties as they compete in challenges designed to test strength, endurance, adaptability, and coaching ability, led by longtime iFIT trainers John Peel, Hannah Eden, and Ashley Paulson. The series places equal emphasis on leadership skills in addition to physical performance, reflecting the demands of professional personal training. The winner receives a contract with iFIT worht $250,000.
Background
Trainer Games was developed as part of iFIT's effort to expand beyond connected fitness hardware into original entertainment. According to Forbes, the series launches with the company's new products such as iFIT Personal Trainer, which uses an AI coach to personalize fitness. This reflects a strategic focus on increasing user engagement through trainer-led experiences and storytelling.[2] The series features trainers from a range of fitness backgrounds, with titles such as yoga fitness instructor, Olympian, Broadway dancer, endurance athlete, and more.
Production
The series is produced by iFIT, Sony Pictures, in the Nonfiction Television division, and Brass Monkeys Media. Development and production were announced in December 2025 as part of iFIT’s expansion into television.[3]
Trainer Games is executive produced by Nick Rigg and Fred Pichel, alongside iFIT executive Michael Hamblin and Sony Pictures Television executives Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman. The series is hosted by fitness instructor Amanda Kloots.
Filming took place on the African island Mauritius, with several challenges incorporating the island environment, from the surrounding water to the top of the mountain and even through the city.[4]
Release
Marketing and Promotion
Promotional materials for Trainer Games, including trailers, behind-the-scenes, and post-show confessional content, have been released through iFIT’s machines + software, as well as the official Trainer Games YouTube channel.[8]
Following the series’ release, several of the contestants have appeared in regional television interviews and lifestyle programming to promote the show.[9]
Reception
Since its premiere in January 2026, Trainer Games has been the subject of post-release media coverage that has focused on the series’ themes, competition format, and cultural context. Coverage has examined the show’s emphasis on coaching, leadership, and resilience, as well as its portrayal of trainers from diverse athletic and personal backgrounds.[10]
Post-debut contestant interviews have discussed the experience of competing on the show, the demands of the challenges, and topics such as fitness representation. Media outlets have discussed Trainer Games as part of a growing connection between fitness, entertainment, and social visibility.[11][12]
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