Richard Simmons

pftjill
pftjill Posts: 488
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So last night in my business class we were talking about Richard and how well he has branded himself and how he knew his target market. What an amazing man and they amazing thing he did for obese individuals who don't feel comfortable in the gym setting. He created a judgment free place where people love this man. I know he is strange, but you have to admit what he has done is amazing.

So I pose this question to you. Now that Richard is older do you think anyone younger could every replace him and be that person that obese people need? I was thinking-wow that would be a market to tap into and I have been big before so I know how it feels, but I don't think I could ever be the person he is. He is so compassionate, loving, motivating and non judgmental. So what do you think?

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  • TammyBee
    TammyBee Posts: 178
    He is strange but i have some of his videos and you can't help but like him. He is very motivating.
  • goldspaula
    goldspaula Posts: 161
    I am a long-time Richard Simmons fan!! I have his tapes, his book, joined his website, everything but the cruise, which i used to want very much to do.

    He has done an amazing job of branding his products and his philosophy. I'm not surprised that he is being held as an example and case study in business and marketing classes.

    I belong to a gym now, and the people there are so supportive. I have seen them cheer and support obese folks like I would have never, ever expected in a gym setting. I think that we as a society need more of this, general acceptance and mutual cheering, than we need a one man replacement for our King. :D I am so much happier now that I am out amidst other people than when I jumped and danced alone in front of my TV, and the results I am seeing are amazing. Instead of the ridicule I was expecting, I am getting pats on the back and attagirls from unlikely sources.
  • janna674
    janna674 Posts: 410 Member
    he was on the Ellen show yesterday...he looks really thin now and soooo old, i felt sad, but he was just as crazy and fun as ever!
  • TiffyBear415_xx
    TiffyBear415_xx Posts: 77
    I loooove him! I dont know if anybody will ever be abe to replace him. :(
  • Jenscan
    Jenscan Posts: 694 Member
    Oh, there's no replacing him... he's really awesome. In fact, I really would like to do a workout video of his. Hmmm...
  • LexieSweetheart
    LexieSweetheart Posts: 793 Member
    I LOVE Richard Simmons!! I still have his DVD's! they are fun and I like to sing along.
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