I can't imagine that anyone in CrossFit in particular, and the fitness industry in general, thinks that Jillian Michaels is doing anything good for us. I had the misfortune of seeing a few minutes of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" the other night and I was appalled at how Jillian treated some of the contestants on the show. Screaming, yelling and abusing them seems to be all that she has to offer them - it can't be her years of experience as a "trainer to the stars" that makes her a draw on the show.

I've posted a number of videos and images in the past of Jillian so you know how I feel about her. I can only say that as a CrossFit coach I can't see the benefit of having morbidly obese people doing CrossFit WODs when they have gross movement pattern issues and are unfit to move safely while loaded. Is it going to take someone getting injured or dying for someone to pull her (and others) off the air and replace them someone who has the experience and know-how to help these people reach their goals in a sensible manner? I hope not...