aerobics

Richard Simmons in The Court Jester

The role of Richard Simmons has been given to Pauly Shore, who stars as the spirited aerobics personality in the short film The Court Jester, as well as a feature-length biopic under development with The Wolper Organization.

Ring Fit Trainee

Ring Fit Trainee is the main character in Ring Fit Adventure, a young woman with workout clothes and orange hair that resembles a flame. Along with Ring, a fiery golden ring, the trainer is on a mission to take down Dragaux. Ring Fit Trainee is the Nintendo Switch’s spiritual successor to Wii Fit Trainer, who also whips gamers into shape. Ring Fit Trainee cameos as an unlockable spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

lizzo juice character

Lizzo in “Juice”

Blame it on the juice! This iconic outfit is from the music video of the hit song “Juice” by Lizzo. The successful hip hop/soul artist rocks a hot pink 80s style workout fit. Currently, the song has nearly 300 million streams on Spotify and the official video has nearly 70 million views on Youtube.

Barbie from Toy Story

Barbie from Toy Story

In Toy Story 3, Barbie is a pretty blonde doll who ends up being donated to Sunnyside Daycare with Andy’s toys, including Woody. There she meets Ken, who seems to be her the boy of her dreams. Barbie’s outfit is based on an 80s look, when aerobics, leg warmers, and bright fluorescent colors were in.

Totally 80's Zarya

Totally 80’s Zarya

In Overwatch, Totally 80’s is a rad skin that was released for Zarya in last year’s Halloween Terror event where she’s traded in her powerlifting gear for aerobics. Decked out in 80s neon, it might as well be the height of the Cold War.

Wii Fit Trainer

Wii Fit Trainer is a personal fitness instructor who specializes in yoga. Despite her calm demeanor, she’s actually training to kick some Nintendo ass in the next Super Smash Bros.

Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons is best known for his aerobic video series “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”. It’s hard to tell what’s more eccentric, his personality or his choice of workout gear.

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