average number of calories going out during regular
daily activities increases as overall fitness and muscle
mass increases.
Michaels believes in a balanced combination of
cardiovascular exercises and strength training. She
suggests exercising for 60 minutes a day, with five
minutes at the beginning and the end being used for
stretching, warm up and cool down, and 50 minutes
being used for the rigorous exercise. She provides
many different exercises and routines that be custom-
ized for the fitness level of the dieter. She also provides
information about how muscles work, what the main
muscle groups are, and which exercises are best for
training which areas of the body. Her exercises and
routines draw from many different areas of fitness
such as Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, weight lifting, and
traditional aerobics. One aspect of her exercise rou-
tines that she finds very helpful to many dieters is that
her exercises are designed to be done at home, and she
says that there is no need to join a gym.
Function
Jillian Michaels’ diet and exercise program is
intended to allow people to lose weight, become more
fit, and achieve better overall health and well being. She
also intends it to give people the ability to feel better and
more empowered in their daily lives as they take control
of their weight, appearance, and health.
Benefits
There are many benefits to losing weight and
being more fit. The benefits of weight loss can be
very significant, and are even greater for people who
are the most obese. People who are obese are at higher
risk of diabetes, heart disease, and many other diseases
and disorders. The risk and severity of these disorders
is generally greater the more obese a person is. Weight
loss, if achieved at a moderate pace through a healthy
diet and regular exercise can reduce the risk of these
and many other obesity-related diseases. Increased
exercise can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular
and other diseases.
Precautions
Anyone thinking of beginning a new diet and
exercise regimen should consult a medical practi-
tioner. Requirements of calories, fat, and nutrients
can differ significantly from person to person, depend-
ing on gender, age, weight, and many other factors
such as the presence of any disease or conditions.
Pregnant orbreastfeedingwomen should be especially
cautious because deficiencies ofvitaminsorminerals
can have a significant negative impact on a baby.
Exercising too strenuously can cause injury, and exer-
cise should be started gradually until the dieter knows
what level of intensity is appropriate. It is especially
important with this diet to remember that the contest-
ants on ‘‘The Biggest Loser’’ did work out many hours
a day and adhere to strict diets, and that although they
lost a lot of weight in a relatively short amount of time
this will not necessarily be the result for all dieters.
Contenstants on the show were were closely moni-
tored by physicians and other professionals, and had
diet and exercise plans were specifically tailored to
their dietary needs and level of fitness.RisksWith any diet or exercise plan there are some risks.
It is often difficult to get enough of some vitamins and
minerals wheneating a limited diet. Anyone beginning a
diet may want to consult their physician about whether
taking a vitamin or supplement might help them reduce
this risk. Injuries can occur during exercise, such as
strained or sprained muscles, and proper warm up and
cool down procedures should be followed to minimize
these risks. It is often best to begin with light or moder-
ate exercise and increase the intensity slowly over weeks
or months to minimize the risk of serious injury that
could occur if strenuous exercise is begun suddenly and
the body is not sufficiently prepared.Research and general acceptance
Jillian Michael’s diet has not been the subject of
any significant scholarly research. It was the dietQUESTIONS TO ASK THE
DOCTOR Is this diet the best diet to meet my goals?
At what level of intensity is it appropriate for me
to begin exercising?
Does diet or exercise pose any special risk for me
that I should be aware of?
Would a multivitamin or other dietary
supplement be appropriate for me if I were to
begin this diet?
Is this diet appropriate for my entire family?
Is it safe for me to follow this diet over a long
period of time?
Are there any sign or symptoms that might
indicate a problem while on this diet?Jillian Michaels diet