Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels is one of the country’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 The Biggest Loser and regular TV appearances, Michaels has created a brand name for herself.
A popular fan favorite and one of The Doctors’ most popular guests, Michaels joins as a co-host of the show’s fourth season, where she will continue to help people live their healthiest, happiest lives by empowering them with information and support.
Michaels’ 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, Michaels has held two personal training certificates from the leading certification programs in the country: the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) and the American Fitness Association of America (AFAA). In addition, she is Kettlebell Concepts certified. Michaels has also developed a continuing education series for trainers with AFAA and holds a nutrition and wellness consultant certificate with the American Fitness Professionals Associates (AFPA).
Michaels is the New York Times bestselling author of four books – Master Your Metabolism, The Master Your Metabolism Cookbook, Making the Cut and her newest release, Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life – and also the author of Winning by Losing, The Master Your Metabolism Calorie Counter and Optimiza tu Metabolismo, the Spanish-translated version of Master Your Metabolism. Her DVDs, Yoga Meltdown, 30-Day Shred, No More Trouble Zones, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, 6-Week Six-Pack, Shred It With Weights and Ripped in 30 are consistently top sellers.
Michaels is the inspiration editor for everydayhealth.com – a leading provider of online health information. In addition, she has three video games for the Nintendo Wii — Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009, Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010 and Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2011, which was released in November 2010. Michaels also has two iPhone apps: Jillian Michaels Fitness Motivation and Jillian Michaels Slim-Down Solution, both available from iTunes.
Michaels lives in Los Angeles. When she’s not on set for The Doctors, she enjoys traveling and getting involved in charitable activities, which include her work as an ambassador for the American Cancer Society, an ambassador for Stand Up 2 Cancer, an ambassador for NFL Play 60 and her work as a champion of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a program dedicated to eradicating the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States.
