In each episode, Kevin invites one of his celebrity friends to join him in taking on a different, wacky workout, ranging from sumo wrestling to trampoline dodgeball to attending training camp with the Los Angeles Rams.
The series was announced at YouTube's Brandcast event on May 5, 2017 and premiered on March 8, 2018.[2][3] The first episode featured Conan O'Brien and Kevin trying to master sumo wrestling.[4] The first season also featured workouts such as beer yoga with Chance the Rapper, roller fitness with Tiffany Haddish, goat yoga with Khloé Kardashian and visiting Muscle Beach with James Corden.[5]
In May 2018, Kevin Hart: What The Fit was picked up for a second season.[6] The second season premiered on February 7, 2019 and featured celebrities such as Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick and Kourtney Kardashian participating in workouts that included karate, trampoline dodgeball and batting practice with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In addition to each episode, YouTube posts bonus content, including a collection of deleted scenes as well as a special workout with Kevin and his trainer, Ron "Boss" Everline.
In 2019, the Producers Guild of America nominated Kevin Hart: What The Fit for the award for Outstanding Short Form Program.[7] The show won a Realscreen Award in the category of Digital Content - Web Series/Programs - Reality & Lifestyle on January 28, 2020.[8] On June 8, 2020, Kevin Hart was nominated for the Critics' Choice Real TV Awards "Male Star of the Year" for his work on What The Fit.[9]
What The Fit currently has over 461 million total views across all the episodes and related content to date. It was announced that YouTube renewed the show for a third season on May 2, 2019.[10] The third season premiered on March 5, 2020.[11] The third season features celebrity guests Nick Jonas, Jimmy Kimmel and Mindy Kaling, among many others.[12]
The series is produced by Pulse Creative and Hartbeat Productions in association with Lionsgate and the LOL Network. Matt Kunitz, Kevin Hart, David Shumsky, Rebecca Shumsky Quinn, Pip Wells, Jeff Clanagan and Mark J. Harris serve as executive producers.
If you think we mean "Greatest Of All Time," you're not completely wrong. Watch Kevin, Khloé and about twenty actual goats in what might be the greatest yoga session of all time.
"We about to become cow people" is just one of the many points of ridiculousness found on the ranch. Watch Leslie Jones and Kevin Hart literally grab the bull by the horns as they become fully immersed in cowboy culture.
Ever thought about buying exercise equipment from a 3AM infomercial? Well, you're in luck. Watch Bill Hader and Kevin Hart test out literally all of them.
When the exercise equipment is bigger than Kevin Hart, you know it's going to be a tough workout. Watch Rhett & Link join Kevin and the fourth strongest man on the planet as they compete in the crossfit challenge of a lifetime.
There's a reason NFL linebackers can be found dancing in ballet studios during the offseason—it's a tough workout, which Ken Jeong and Kevin Hart figure out for themselves real quick.
Kevin Hart and Scott Eastwood test their athleticism against some of the most elite athletes on the planet in pursuit of the ultimate goal: a 3-day NFL contract.
They got their court and recruits—so let's see who's got game. Watch Jack Black, Chris Paul and Kevin Hart ball out at the beach with a few unlikely teammates.
Comedienne Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect) joins Kevin Hart in a dojo as they learn karate. But Kevin may have his hands full as he learns that Rebel is a seasoned martial artist.
Kevin Hart teams up with Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson to help an unsuspecting family move out of their home. But a medical emergency threatens to derail this fitness journey.
Kevin Hart and Damon Wayans Jr. are used to owning the spotlight, but today they must learn how to be on the sidelines... as cheerleaders. Both comedians will learn the basics, then lead their own squad in a battle for cheer supremacy.
It's the hottest day of the year, and Kevin Hart is joined by James Van Der Beek in a Track and Field workout. Trained by Olympic gold medalists, the two will make a risky wager to see who can dominate like a true Olympian.
Kevin Hart takes a road trip to the country with Jennifer Garner, as the two movie stars experience a whole new level of fitness when they become farmers for a day.
Kevin Hart and Kourtney Kardashian head to Dodger Stadium for some pitching, catching, and batting practice with Kenley Jansen, Matt Kemp, and the rest of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jimmy Kimmel and Kevin Hart hit the hardwood with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters to learn what it takes to master the art of basketball trick shots.
Mindy Kaling and Kevin Hart travel back in time to the 1980s to strengthen their Buns of Steel, do some Jazzercise, and exercise with infomercial king Tony Little.
Kevin Hart wants to motivate an entire city to get healthy, so with the help of David Dobrik, they put out a call for over 1,000 fans to meet up for a community fitness event.
Keegan-Michael Key and Kevin Hart prepare for the 2020 Olympic summer games by training in some lesser-known events, including race walking, fencing, and table tennis.
Team mascots have tremendous physical conditioning, as Keke Palmer and Kevin Hart learn firsthand when they train with Swoop of the Philadelphia Eagles, Bailey of the Los Angeles Kings, and Otto the Orange from Syracuse University.
With little soccer experience between the two of them, Emma Chamberlain and Kevin Hart attempt to learn from the Major League Soccer team, the L.A. Galaxy, without using their hands.
You have to be in shape to carry a sousaphone and keep in step with the majorettes, as Adam DeVine and Kevin Hart learn first hand when they join a high school marching band.
Chelsea Handler and Kevin Hart workout at a country club, where they practice some of the activities the club has to offer, including golf, badminton, and lawn bowling.
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Awards and nominations
Year
Awards
Category
Result
2019
Producers Guild of America
Outstanding Short Form Program
Nominated
2020
Realscreen Awards
Digital Content - Web Series/Programs - Reality & Lifestyle
