Richard Simmons

Biography

Richard Simmons was a semi-retired American fitness instructor and television personality, known for his eccentric and energetic personality. He promoted weight-loss programs through his popular Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos and founded his gym Slimmons in Beverly Hills, California. A frequent guest on late-night television and radio talk shows, Simmons was also a vocal advocate for physical education in public schools.