Trainer Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country. Perhaps considered one of the most demanding people on television for her role as trainer and life coach on the NBC hit series The Biggest Loser, Michaels has created a brand name for herself. Every week she motivates nearly 15 million TV viewers, approximately 2 million subscribers to her Web site and daily e-mail newsletter, and many more radio listeners. As a motivator and role model, Jillian has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey toward wellness. Before she was a huge TV success, Jillian struggled with her own weight. She was determined to reach her goals — and through dedication and hard work, she did.
Books, DVDs, video games, meal plans — Jillian has them all covered. Already a New York Times bestselling author, her latest book, Master Your Metabolism, was released in April 2009. Her DVDs, including her most recent, No More Trouble Zones and Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, are consistently top sellers on Amazon, and her Web site, JillianMichaels.com, enjoys tremendous success because of people who look to Jillian for a comprehensive online wellness program.
Each week, Jillian's two-hour health and wellness talk show can be heard on Clear Channel KFI AM 640; in addition, she is an Everyday Health Fitness Expert and an AOL Fitness Coach. Jillian also recently completed a video game for the Nintendo Wii — Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009.
Jillian is currently working on the seventh season of The Biggest Loser. Each season in which she has trained contestants, one of her trainees has taken the top prize.
Recently, Jillian launched Empowered Media, LLC, with the goal of creating total life solutions for people that involve all aspects of living well, including health, wellness, weight loss, and overall lifestyle. By imparting to her clients a unique and inspiring philosophy that stresses the integration of fitness, nutrition, and behavioral changes, Jillian empowers the people she works with to define and reach their personal goals, both physical and psychological. Empowered Media allows Jillian to communicate her message of health and wellness to a large audience through different media, including an online community, books, DVDs, gaming, and exercise equipment.

The company will work toward its objectives with a circle of experts who collaborate with Jillian to act as life architects, helping people to restructure their lives. The company's motto is, "Inspired by Jillian, empowered by YOU!"
Jillian lives in Los Angeles. When she's not on set for TV, she enjoys traveling and getting involved in charitable activities, which include her work as an ambassador for the American Cancer Society.