Billy Blanks
In the late 80’s, Billy Blanks made a name for himself with Tae Bo – workout program which combined of Taekwando and boxing. First he opened a fitness gym in LA however by the end, his clients were some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, like Paula Abdul.
As his gym became more popular, so did his workout videos – Blanks was a household name. Currently he makes YouTube workout videos and has had a few cameos in film and TV.
Bess Motta
There wasn’t much this Canadian couldn’t do – she sings, acts, dances, and exercises like a darn Queen. Motta’s TV program, The 20 Minute Workout, only ran for a year despite the fact that it brought in thousands of viewers weekly. At this point though, Motta was well known by all.
Once The 20 Minute Workout went off air, Motta became an actress and appeared in The Terminator and The Home Show. Nowadays, she’s leading a more quiet life but we hope to hear from her soon!