Quite different then the rest of the perky spandex wearing aerobics stars on the list, Mr. T was an iconic symbol of the 80s.
Mr. T was known for his tough-guy imagine with his distinctive Mohawk hairstyle, gold jewelry and ripped biceps.
Bess Motta - Then
As one of the most popular fitness women of the 80s, Bess Motta was easily recognized as the aerobics queen of the 1980s. She was one of the “bevy of beautiful girls” on the Canadian fitness phenomenon “20 minutes workout.”
While the show aired only for two seasons between 83’ and 84’, Motta’s career continued to flourish. She has been credited with putting TV aerobics on the map. She became a fitness advocate after coming back from England 30 pounds overweight.
Bess Motta - Now
The big-haired provocative fitness star turned to acting, landing small parts in “The Terminator,” “New Monkees” and “The Home Show.”.
Her last appearance was in 2014 when she was on Ken Reid’s TV guidance counselor podcast. An aerobics comeback wouldn’t go unappreciated.
Mr T - Now
Mr. T’s life took quite the turn since his days as a young child in Chicago in which he lived in a three-room apartment with his four sisters and seven brothers. His career has parlayed from working as a bouncer to a bodyguard for several high-profile individuals including the famed Muhammad Ali, Steve McQueen, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross.
He also dabbled in pro wrestling and made several TV appearances, advertising endorsements and film cameos.
Gilad Janklowicz - Then
The Israeli native fitness icon made history when his “Bodies in Motion” workout program aired on ESPN.
Nobody could forget Gilad’s toned Arms against the Hawaiian backdrop. And for just half an hour a day you could up you fitness game from the comfort of your home.