Jillian Michaels pushes people to the limit on The Biggest Loser, and it's taught her something: "People are capable of anything when they have a 'why' to live for, she says. So here is 'why" for your workout: "When you're feeling strong and confident, you also feel a lot sexier -- and that'll boost your sex life," she says. The personal trainer's new show, Losing It with Jillian, is coming soon to NBC. Here are her rules for mixing fitness and relationship goals.
Keep your focus
How do you hit on women at the gym? "Honestly, don't," she says. "Go to work out, and work out hard. Be a badass." Michaels's theory: When a woman sees you busting your butt, she feels a primal tug -- as long as she doesn't think you're swaggering. Focus on self-improvement, and your confidence will show. "If she looks at you, just smile," Michaels says. Invite her to make a move.
Motivate with praise
"Make a woman feel like she's the hottest, most feminine person in the world, and she'll love you," Michaels says. Compliments are especially great when they're not expected, so make use of her exercise time. Sure, she might be makeup-free before a run, or sweating buckets afterward -- but she's exercising to look and feel fit, and she'll appreciate your noticing that it's working.
Forget the routine
"The best way to enhance a relationship is to lead a healthy lifestyle -- as a couple," she says. But think outside the gym, and keep the mood about play, not work. Just add a fitness element to any activity you can, Michaels says. On vacation, hike instead of just lounging on the beach, or dance at a concert instead of sitting. "You don't need to run a marathon together," she says.
