Richard Simmons
Richard Simmons was an American fitness instructor and television personality known for his flamboyant style and enthusiasm.
He became famous in the 1980s for energetic workout videos like *Sweatin' to the Oldies* and his empathetic approach to helping overweight people exercise.
His name evokes campy aerobics culture: She bounded in like Richard Simmons in short shorts.
Heart-strengthening group exercises
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- gymExercise facility
wellness · calisthenics · health · trainer · diet · endurance · flexibility · physical
Strikingly bold in style
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
- bubblyFizzy or cheerfully animated
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
enthusiastic · animated · charismatic · energetic · outgoing · gregarious · campy · theatrical
Years from eighty-nine backward
- VHSAnalog tape format
- leotardTight one-piece garment
- headbandForehead-worn fabric strip
- sweatbandAbsorbent forehead strip
afro · legwarmers · spandex · neon · infomercial · television · syndication · Letterman
Support spurring continued effort
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- upliftingEmotionally encouraging
self-help · crying · hugging · testimonials · transformation · cheerleader · coach · compassion
Pictorial screen symbol
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- entertainerOne who amuses others
- impersonatorOne who copies others
parody · SNL · meme · recluse · comeback · documentary · TMZ · paparazzi
aerobics
Heart-strengthening group exercises
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
gym · wellness · calisthenics · health · trainer · diet · endurance · flexibility · physical · transformation
flamboyant
Strikingly bold in style
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
- bubblyFizzy or cheerfully animated
vivacious · enthusiastic · animated · charismatic · energetic · outgoing · gregarious · campy · theatrical · expressive
eighties
Years from eighty-nine backward
sweatband · afro · legwarmers · spandex · neon · infomercial · television · syndication · Letterman · nostalgia
encouragement
Support spurring continued effort
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
uplifting · self-help · crying · hugging · testimonials · transformation · cheerleader · coach · compassion · acceptance
icon
Pictorial screen symbol
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- entertainerOne who amuses others
impersonator · parody · SNL · meme · recluse · comeback · documentary · TMZ · paparazzi · beloved
- RichardsDick, Ricky, Rich
- fitness historygymnasiums, calisthenics, aerobics, bodybuilding, Jane Fonda
- Fitness IconsJane Fonda, Jillian Michaels, Jazzercise
- exercise dvdsdance workout, Tae Bo, step aerobics, Jazzercise, circuit training
Richard SimmonsJillian Michaels
drill sergeant · bootcamp instructor · Arnold Schwarzenegger · powerlifter
Richard SimmonsClint Eastwood
stoic · deadpan · reserved · stone-faced · subdued
Richard SimmonsClint Eastwood