Trainer Games, iFIT’s first reality competition series, premiered on January 8, 2026 on Prime Video and the iFIT platform.  The show offers a rare look at what happens when professional trainers are tested under real pressure. The show brings together ten competitors from across the fitness world, challenging them to demonstrate not only physical capability, but also decision-making, leadership, and resilience.

For iFIT members, the launch comes with an added benefit. Members receive early access to exclusive behind the scenes footage and Trainer Games workouts, allowing them to experience the series as a workout as well.

Check out the Trainer Games official website here for competitor bios, episodes, and more. 

A Different Kind of Fitness Competition

What sets Trainer Games apart is its focus on how trainers operate when conditions are unpredictable. The challenges are designed to reveal adaptability, communication, and composure, skills that matter just as much as strength or endurance.

This approach reflects the reality of effective coaching. Progress is not built in perfect conditions. Progress is built through thoughtful guidance, pacing, and most importantly, the ability to respond when things do not go as planned.

That is the lens through which Trainer Games tells its story.

Early Access That Adds Real Value for iFIT Members

Early access to Trainer Games exclusive content gives iFIT members more than a head start on viewing. It offers context.

Members can see how elite trainers think through challenges, adjust strategy, and guide others in demanding moments. That insight deepens the connection between the show and the trainer-led workouts members experience every day.

This type of access reflects iFIT’s broader commitment to providing more than content. It provides perspective, continuity, and meaningful engagement with the people behind the workouts. 

Behind the scenes interviews can be seen on the iFIT platform and the Trainer Games Official YouTube channel. 

The Coaching Philosophy Behind the Series

Throughout the competition, iFIT trainers John Peel, Hannah Eden, and Ashley Paulson play a central role in guiding competitors. Their presence reinforces a core belief shared across iFIT and NordicTrack: effective training is built on expertise, progression, and trust.

That same philosophy is embedded into iFIT workouts on NordicTrack equipment. Sessions are designed to evolve with you, adjusting intensity and structure based on performance, not pressure.  The result is training that supports long-term consistency rather than short-term extremes.

If you look closely, you can spot NordicTrack equipment (treadmills, bikes, and rowers) in the competitor’s gym throughout the show. 

Bringing That Experience to Your Training

Watching Trainer Games can be motivating, but the real value comes from applying those principles in your own routine.

Training on a treadmill enabled with iFIT allows you to work alongside expert coaches who guide pacing, progression, and recovery. Workouts adapt as your fitness evolves, helping you stay focused without needing to manage every detail yourself. 

It is a way to experience the same coaching mindset highlighted in the series, tailored to your goals and your pace.

Feel free to check out NordicTrack’s current lineup. 

Collaboration That Made the Series Possible

Trainer Games was developed through close collaboration with a group of creative and production partners who share a commitment to thoughtful storytelling and high production standards.

We extend our thanks to Sony Pictures Television – Nonfiction, Brass Monkeys Media, Prime Video, Samsung, Thorne, and iHeartRadio for their role in bringing the series to life.

These partnerships helped ensure the series reflects the professionalism and depth of the trainers it features.

Moving Forward With Purpose

Trainer Games adds a new dimension to how fitness and coaching are presented on screen. For iFIT members, early access offers a deeper connection to the trainers and values behind the programming they already use.

For athletes, it serves as a reminder that progress is built through consistency, smart guidance, and trust in the process.

Whether you are watching the series or stepping onto your treadmill for your next workout, the goal remains the same: train with intention, supported by experts who know how to guide you forward.

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• Explore NordicTrack equipment designed for immersive, trainer-led workouts
• Watch Trainer Games with early access through iFIT

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