Richard Simmons: Photos Of The Fitness Instructor

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June 5, 2016 6:39PM EDT

Richard Simmons is best known as a fitness instructor who had bestselling aerobics videos. See some of his photos from over the years here.

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Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons — Richard Simmons, born Milton Teagle ‘Richard’ Simmons on July 12, 1948, is an American fitness instructor and personality. Richard rose to fame in the 1970s after creating his own fitness routines and opening his own studio, The Anatomy Asylum, in Los Angeles. With his flamboyant personality and effervescent style, Richard became a major personality and began releasing videos of his exercise routines set to upbeat music with self-love and motivational messages. Richard stayed in the public eye until roughly early 2014. But his YouTube channel has remained popular with hundreds of thousands of subscribers from various generations. Here, Richard Simmons leads a group of Capitol Hill staffers and tourists in an exercise routine in 2013. American fitness guru Richard Simmons brought his own brand of fitness to Washington after testifying before the House Education Committee on childhood obesity. To see more pictures of Richard Simmons over the years, click through the gallery!

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Richard Simmons at New York Penn Station

Richard Simmons at New York Penn Station — Richard Simmons at New York Penn Station Promoting a Cranberry-green Tea Drink For Ocean Spray Called Cranergy on May 15, 2008. His quintessential enthusiasm totally came through!

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Richard Simmons at the St. Patty’s Day Slimdown

Richard Simmons at the St. Patty’s Day Slimdown — Richard Simmons at St. Patty’s Day Slimdown benefiting the Lollipop Theatre Network held at Slimmons on Sunday, Mar., 17, 2013 in Beverly Hills. Richard was so ready for the fun filled event!

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Richard Simmons at The Friend Movement fundraiser

Richard Simmons at The Friend Movement fundraiser — Richard Simmons at the The Friend Movement fundraiser on July 1, 2013. He got goofie on the carpet while giving the cameras a fun pose!

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Richard Simmons at the MTV Video Music Awards Arrivals

Richard Simmons at the MTV Video Music Awards Arrivals — Richard Simmons at the MTV Video Music Awards Arrivals in August 2013. Wearing fitness attire, he gave the cameras a great pose!

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Richard Simmons at the Chinese Laundry Hula Hoop Contest

Richard Simmons at the Chinese Laundry Hula Hoop Contest — Richard Simmons at the Chinese Laundry Hula Hoop Contest with Richard Simmons and Miss USA 2011 Contestants. It was at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, in 2011.

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