Born name

Jillian Michaels

nickname

Jill, the toughest TV trainer

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, United States

nationality

training

Jillian went to California State University Formerly Northridge in Los Angeles, California.

occupation

Personal Trainer, TV Personality, Writer, Business Woman

family

• Father – unknown
• Mother – JoAnn McKarus
• Siblings – Lauren Michaels (Sister), Greg Michaels (Brother)

Manager

Michaels is signed with –

• ICM-Partner
• Triple 7 Public Relations, LLC

Build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 2 inches or 157 cm

weight

115 lbs or 52 kg

girlfriend/spouse

Jillian Michaels vom –

1. Heidi Rhoades (2008-2018) – In 2008, Jillian started a relationship with Heidi Rhoades. They have two children, daughter Lukensia Michaels Rhoades (adopted from Haiti in May 2012) and another whom Heidi gave birth to again in May 2012 to Phoenix Michaels Rhoades. They later got engaged. In June 2018, the couple announced their separation.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Hellbraun

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Bisexual

distinguishing features

• athletic body
• Hazel eyes

measurements

36-24-34 inches or 91.5-61-86 cm

dress size

4-6 (US)

shoe size

9 (USA) or 39.5 (EU)

brand promotion

Michaels has been involved in numerous print advertisements, including the Jillian Michaels Quickstart Weight Loss System (2009), New York Times bestseller Master Your Metabolism (2009), Jillian Michaels’ Natural Whey Protein (2010), and So Delicious’ Coconut Milk (2011) .

Jillian has also appeared in a television advertisement for JillianMichaels.com (2012).

Religion

Jillian believes in God. However, their religious beliefs are not known.

Known for

Jillian is known for her qualities as a personal fitness trainer. She is also known for appearing in TV shows The Biggest Loser (2004-Present) and Losing It With Jillian (2010-Present).

first movie

Jillian appeared in a short comedy film Kenny Powers: The K-Swiss MFCEO in 2011 starring Danny McBride as Kenny Powers.

First TV show

Michaels appeared on Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List in 2005 as herself in an episode of “Hot to Tot.”

Personal trainer / training

As a personal trainer, it’s obvious that Jillian is serious about her health and keeping her body in the best possible shape.

Known for her workout routines, Jillian never sticks to one type of workout for long because of her innovative spirit, instead switching routines regularly.

Her type of training programs consist of kickboxing, yoga, plyometrics, weightlifting and Pilates. Below we present a training example so that you can train in a very similar way to Michaels.

circuit 1

1. Lunges – 3 x 1 minute
2. Hold hollow body – 3 x 1 minute
3. Jump from knee to chest – 3 x 1 minute
4. Squats – 3 x 20 reps
5. Star Leap – 3 x 10 reps
6. Side lunges – 3 x 30 seconds – side

REST

circuit 2

1. Burpees – 3 x 30 seconds
2. Knie Push-Ups / Push-Ups – 3 x 10
3. Trizeps-Bank-Dips – 3 x 10-12
4. Band Bicep Curls – 3 x 10
5. Band shoulder front raised – 3 x 10
6. Tape close row – 3 x 10
7. Band Delt Raises – 3 x 10

REST

Circuit 3

1. Squats – 3 x 20
2. Step-Ups – 3 x 10 pro Bein
3. Glute Bridges – 3 x 15
4. Wadenheben – 3 x 20

About Jillian’s diet we can say that she eats healthy. In order to build such a sexy body, you have to take serious care of your diet. When it comes to women, it’s especially important to know what your body needs, and from there to choose and follow a well-planned nutritional regime. Building muscle for a woman is a much tougher process compared to a man.

Jillian Michael’s favorite things

• Snack – Pop chips with an organic cream cheese whey shake with chocolate macro greens
• TV Show – The Universe (2007-Present)
• City – New York
• Food – chocolate

Jillian Michaels facts

1. Although she was born in Los Angeles, Jillian grew up in Santa Monica.
2. She described her childhood as scary, suffering from a sleeping disorder and even having night terrors.
3. Jillian’s parents divorced when she was 12.
4. Michaels was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at a young age. She also suffers from PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).
5. At school, Jillian was tortured by her classmates.
6. While she attended California State University she worked as a personal trainer and bartender.
7. She worked briefly as an International Creative Management agent.
8. In 2002, Michaels opened Sky Sports & Spa , a sports medicine facility in Beverly Hills.
9. She has two certifications – one from the National Association of Athletic Coaches (NESTA) and another from The Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) . She is also a certified kettlebell trainer.
10. In January 2012, Jillian released a 90-day weight loss program called Body Revolution.
11. In 2015, she started a 60-day program called BODYSHRED.
12. A few of her books on health and wellness have made the New York Times bestseller list.
13. Jillian has been involved with many charities including Stand Up to Cancer, Working Wardrobes, Hope for Haiti, NFL’s Play 60 and the Clinton Foundation’s Alliance for a Healthier Generation .
14. She is the advisor at National Heart Health Dance Day , an organization focused on advising people to start exercising.
15. Jillian launched her first line of active wear on August 5, 2014 Impact by Jillian Michaels at KMART. In March 2015, she further expanded her range by adding sports shoes mainly for women and children.
16. Visit Jillian’s official website @ jillianmichaels.com.
17. You can follow Jillian on her official Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.