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illian Michaels (born 24 February 1974) is a personal trainer, and appears on the television series The Biggest Loser (US) as the trainer for the red team. She travelled to Australia in 2006 for the filming of the Australian version of The Biggest Loser, and again in 2007 for the second Australian series.

Jillian Michaels began her career in exercise, because before her teenage years, she was significantly overweight. As a young adult, her mother enrolled her in a martial arts class. This was a new beginning for Jillian and forever after she was concerned in helping other overweight individuals to make a change and transform their lives and bodies.

Jillian Michaels has a strong background in martial arts, including training in Muay Thai and Akarui-Do. She uses a blend of strength training techniques with her clients, including kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, plyometrics, and weight training.