Health interview
Michaels discusses health at 40, leaving Biggest Loser, and sexuality in an interview with Health. Michaels says she is in the best shape of her life.
As I’ve gotten older, I’m like, ‘I refuse to accept aging as a descent into decrepitude. And the irony is that at 40, I’m in better shape than I’ve ever been. There’s a confidence and sense of self that comes with age that I didn’t anticipate.
Shape Magazine nude spread
For the fourth time, Michaels will appear on the cover of Shape Magazine, with an interior nude photo spread. The July/August issue will come out on June 25th. While she says the initial reaction to hitting a new decade was shock, she has embraced her age both inside and out.
Yes, I’m older, but I’m also wiser, and that’s a more intrinsic type of beauty.
In the issue, the trainer will advise on toning the entire body and loving your body despite imperfections.
It’s important for women to have overall strength, because when you feel physically powerful, it transcends into every facet of your life. My best reason for having strong arms is because I love to pick up my kids.
Responds to allegations
Michaels scolds the Los Angeles Times for publishing the article calling her a fraud, and plans on taking legal action if they do not retract the statements. The trainer says that she has two active certifications, one that never expires, and has developed her own continuing education program with sports medicine doctors.
They didn’t do any of their homework. They flat-out [lied]. It’s defamation, it’s libel, it’s full-on.
The newspaper publishes a correction stating the trainer’s credentials are up to date.