Jillian Michaels

Strength Trainer & Life Coach

Jillian Michaels

Strength Trainer & Life Coach

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Biography

Jillian Michaels is a bestselling author, Daytime Emmy nominated television personality, entrepreneur and one of the nation’s leading health and wellness experts. Perhaps considered one of the most inspiring people on television through her role as trainer, wellness expert and life coach on her hit TV shows and regular TV appearances, Michaels has created a brand name for herself. Every week she motivates millions in every form of media from TV to publishing to the 1.6 million monthly visitors to her Web site and daily e -mail newsletter. As a motivator and role model, Jillian has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey toward wellness. Before becoming a big media success, Jillian struggled with her own weight. She was determined to reach her goals — and through dedication and hard work, she did.

Jillian has been a fitness expert and wellness coach for over 20 years. In addition, she owned and operated a sports medicine facility, where she worked as a physical therapy aid under the physiatrists, physical therapists and chiropractors. Jillian's passion for fitness training originates from 17 years of martial arts practice in Muay Thai and Akarui-Do, in which she holds a black belt. Since 1993, Jillian has held two personal training certificates from the leading certification programs in the country: the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). In addition she is Kettlebell Concepts certified. Jillian has also developed a continuing education series for trainers with AFAA and holds a nutrition and wellness consultant certificate with the American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA).

Books, DVDs, and video games — Jillian has them all covered. She is a New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including Master Your Metabolism, Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life. Her most recent bestselling release, The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty, aims to help readers reverse the signs of aging and maintain their health. Jillian’s DVDs are consistently top sellers, with her newest title, Jillian Michaels Yoga Inferno, scheduled for release in September 2013. Her first comprehensive 90-day weight loss system, Jillian Michaels Body Revolution is available in retail stores across North America, and JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED, an intense group fitness class based on Jillian's highly-effective 3-2 -1 interval system, is currently taught in Crunch gyms and the YMCA in the US, exclusively at GoodLife Fitness in Canada, and is and expanding further worldwide this year. Jillian previously served as a wellness coach on NBC’s hit television series The Biggest Loser for twelve seasons.

Jillian’s web site enjoys tremendous success as a top site for people who look to her for a comprehensive online wellness program. Her popular weekly podcast, The Jillian Michaels Show, is available for streaming on iHeart Radio and free download on iTunes. It was awarded the coveted iTunes Rewind award for the best new audio podcast in its first year.

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The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health & Beauty

With Master Your Metabolism, Jillian Michaels showed us how to take control of the metabolic machinery underneath our weight and health struggles. Now she's ahead of the curve again -- conquering the mayhem, myths, and misunderstandings associated with aging. After all, if you can decide your weight, why not your age? Drawing on interviews with top geroscientists and doctors, and on cutting-edge research, Ms. Michaels addresses all six of what scientists and doctors have identified as the major age inciters -- metabolism, damaged macromolecules, epigenetics, inflammation, stress adaptation, and telomeres -- and gets them working for you instead of against you. Empowering and rigorously researched, you will walk away with vanguard strategies for cultivating mindfulness that restore and protect human performance, keeping you fit, healthy, and beautiful for life.

How To Build An Exceptional Life

Testimonials

"Jillian was great! She was very personable, energetic and engaging. I was really impressed with her ability to take random questions from the audience and have very logical answers from which everyone could learn. We had really good feedback and a very successful event for our first year of the new fundraiser. We are so excited that Jillian was a part of it!"

- Junior League of Oklahoma City

"Meeting with Jillian Michaels was life changing, not just for me but for others. She really resonated with me in her philosophy that it's not moderation, but balance. Jillian was great being candid about the show and fitness and even bringing some people to tears with her straight-up, funny, and badass style."

- BlogHer ’07 Luncheon Attendees