Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons (July 12, 1948 – July 13, 2024) was an American fitness instructor and television personality. He was a promoter of weight-loss programs, most prominently through his television show, The Richard Simmons Show and later the Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.

2020年9月29日 · Celebrity fitness gurus first came to prominence in the 1980s thanks to the popularity of straight-to-video home workout programs. Notable names like Jane Fonda and Kathy Smith taught classes...

2021年8月9日 · During the 1980s, there were many different types of fitness instructors. These fitness instructors taught aerobics, strength training, and yoga. They also gave nutritional advice and helped people to lose weight. The majority of fitness instructors were women. In fact, during the 1980s, women made up more than 70% of all fitness instructors.

2024年11月26日 · Discover how the biggest fitness icons of the ‘80s have transformed over the decades! From vibrant leg warmers and VHS workout tapes to their inspiring lives today, take a nostalgic journey through their past and present in this captivating comparison.

2018年9月15日 · In the 1980s, fitness hit the mainstream. With the help of stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jane Fonda, and of course, Richard Simmons, everyone wanted to work their way to a better body during the ’80s.

2023年4月10日 · As one of the original fitness influencers, Simmons was a pioneer in the era of dance-based aerobic exercise. With flamboyant style, contagious energy, and a commitment to creating an inclusive...

2017年12月19日 · Who doesn’t remember Body by Jake? That was Steinfeld’s workout brand in the ’80s, and it made him a household name. Steinfeld, who began as a personal trainer — his clients included Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford — created FitTV, a 24-hour fitness network, and then showed off his business and entrepreneurial chops.

2023年11月9日 · Whether it was Sweatin' to the Oldies, building a Body By Jake, or working out with Jane Fonda, here are some hot facts we learned about '80s fitness figures that have us feeling the burn. Considered the "Godfather of Fitness," Jack LaLanne opened his …

2021年12月27日 · Lets take a stroll down memory lane and look at the most popular 1980s fitness instructors and what made them famous! 1. Jane Fonda. For most of us, the name Jane Fonda quickly brings to mind her workout videos.

2017年8月12日 · Then in 1982, she released her first exercise video, Jane Fonda’s Workout, which became the best-selling video of the time. It would be the first of 22 workout videos released by her over the years. What she’s doing now: Jane turns 80 in December, and remains active in her acting career and as a political and social activist.