One of the most recognized fitness experts in the world today, Richard Simmons is an engaging motivational speaker who will get the audience up and moving as he inspires them to adopt more exercise and more nutrition into their daily regimen. Richard Simmons delivers an enthusiastic message that is as fun as it is sobering, and has led to his unrivaled success in achieving better fitness and health.

Thirty years and 3,000,000 pounds later, Richard Simmons is still going strong.

Using his unique wit, passion and enthusiasm, Richard Simmons, American most revered fitness expert, continues his crusade to reach out to the masses.  

As the author of nine books, including the New York Times Best Seller, "Never Say Diet, Richard Simmons delivering a serious message with his trademark humor. Richard Simmons has helped millions of overweight men and women lose close to 3,000,000 pounds by adopting sensible balanced eating programs and exercise regimes that are energetic, fun and motivating

Throughout the years, Richard Simmons still gets his greatest satisfaction from reaching out and literally touching his students. Recognizing that his audience spans all across America, Richard Simmons averages some 250 days on tour each year. Whether it's a women's expo, a nursing home, a high school, children's hospital, shopping mall or a corporate seminar, Richard Simmons considers himself fortunate to come face to face with hundreds of thousands of people each year. Alarmed by the financial impact of obesity on the workplace, several executive organizations have recently invited Simmons to speak to their members about ways to encourage their workers to lose weight. And still another project, which just might well be his legacy, Richard launched "Hoot Camp" in Los Angeles in April 2004. This is a grassroots effort that Richard will take to outreaching communities where he teaches fitness teachers and coaches how to motivate their students by incorporating humor and persona into their classes. And lastly, remembering his childhood as an obese kid and prime target of neighborhood bullies, Richard Simmons also plans to embark on an educational program for children and their parents in the New Year, reaching this under-represented population before their fitness fate is sealed.

Still fighting the fitness battles with humor and enthusiasm, Richard Simmons vows to never give up and vows that he will continue his crusade until it's time for him to teach classes at the Pearly Gates.