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Jillian MichaelsPersonal trainer
Date of Birth: 18.02.1974
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels is an individual trainer from Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her work on the show "The Biggest Loser." Michaels became involved in fitness because she struggled with weight issues as a teenager. To prove this, she showcased an old photograph of herself on a medical talk show. Following her mother's advice, Michaels started practicing martial arts, which marked the beginning of her new life. Since then, Jillian has been helping others suffering from obesity to change their lives and improve their bodies. Her training program includes a combination of strength workouts, incorporating elements of kickboxing, yoga, pilates, plyometrics, and weight training. According to information on her official page, Michaels resides in Los Angeles and hosts a Sunday talk show on KFI radio.
Accomplishments
On October 21, 2008, a computer game called "Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009" was released for the popular gaming console "Nintendo Wii." A year later, its sequel, "Fitness Ultimatum 2010," was launched. Michaels manages all her endeavors alongside her longtime partner and colleague Giancarlo Chersich. Together, they run the studio "Empowered Media." On October 20, 2009, it was announced that Jillian, in collaboration with NBC, would launch a new reality show called "Losing It With Jillian." The first episode aired on June 1, 2010.
Rise to Fame
Jillian became widely known after her appearances on "The Biggest Loser," where she served as the trainer for the "Red Team." She left the show in 2006, replaced by Kim Lyons, but returned in 2007 as the trainer for the "Black Team." Her new team competed against Kim Lyon's "Red Team" and Bob Harper's "Blue Team." In the 2008 season, Jillian remained the only female trainer on the show after Kim's departure. Additionally, she worked with Bob Harper in the Australian version of the program.
Personal Life
Jillian Michaels identifies as bisexual. In an interview with "Women's Health" magazine in May 2010, she revealed that she has had relationships with both men and women. In 2009, Michaels launched her own line of weight loss pills called "Jillian Michaels Maximum Strength Calorie Control."
