Jennifer Widerstrom

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Jennifer Widerstrom
Born (1982-08-24) August 24, 1982 (age 42)
Occupation(s) fitness model, personal trainer
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Website teamjennifer.com

Jennifer Widerstrom (born August 24, 1982) is an American fitness model and personal trainer. She appears as a trainer on the American version of the television series The Biggest Loser , replacing Jillian Michaels. She appeared on American Gladiators, as the female gladiator Phoenix, in 2008 for its second season. She also appeared in the 2015 documentary titled, Why Am I So Fat?[ citation needed ]

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Career

After graduating, Widerstrom moved to Los Angeles, where she worked towards becoming a personal trainer and fitness model. [1] In 2008, she was discovered by a casting agent for American Gladiator and joined the show's second season as the gladiator Phoenix. [1]

In 2014, Widerstrom joined Season 16 of NBC's The Biggest Loser, replacing Jillian Michaels. [2]

She is a Reebok Global Women's Brand Ambassador and the author of Diet Right for Your Personality Type. [3]

Personal life

Widerstrom was born in Downers Grove, Illinois. [4]

She attended the University of Kansas, where she was a hammer thrower. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Adamo, Nicole (2015-04-30). "Get to Know Celebrity Trainer Jen Widerstrom". Muscle & Fitness. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  2. "The Biggest Loser Adds Jessie Pavelka, Jennifer Widerstrom for Season 16". E! Online. 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  3. "'The Biggest Loser' Trainer Jen Widerstrom's Scorching Instagram Will Get You Pumped - Maxim". www.maxim.com. 2016-10-01. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  4. "Interview: 'Biggest Loser' trainer Jennifer Widerstrom is a gladiator with a vulnerable side". Chicago Tribune. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  5. Wolff, Natasha (2017-02-07). "Inside the Carry-On: Jen Widerstrom". DuJour. Retrieved 2024-07-24.