Judi is still fit at the age of 74. In June 2016, she wrote a piece for the Huffington Post titled “Don’t Act Your Age.” In it she shared her relationship with fitness and her prosperous career in the field. She disclosed that her biggest secret was not to act her age.
“How old do you feel?” She wrote, “I feel about 30. Then I look in the mirror, and I don’t see a 30-year-old. What I do see is someone who looks pretty good, is active and healthy, and has a serious spark to her.”
Tonya Harding – Now
One month prior to the 1994 Winter Olympics, champion Nancy Kerrigan was beaten in the knee. She was forced to drop out of the competition and Harding was able to join. Rumors began to circulate that it was Tonya and her ex-husband who hired somebody to assault Kerrigan. Harding was convicted in court and the attack received a lot of publicity. The incident greatly impacted Harding and she was later arrested twice and attempted suicide.
In 2017, a biographical film was released titled “I, Tonya.” It received positive reviews. Harding continues to be referenced in popular culture, in T.V, film, and music.
Judi Sheppard Missett – Then
The 80’s fitness industry would be nothing without Jazzercise. Jazzercise, a dance fitness franchise company that was founded by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969. The full-body workout combines dance, strength, and resistance training with popular music. The company today has grown to over 8,300 franchises around the world in 32 countries.
Judi started the company after teaching at a dance studio and noticing the high dropout rate among participants. She made it her mission to create a class which combined dance with physical fitness. The concept quickly took off and people were hooked.
Lou Ferrigno – Then
Lou has had a long and versatile career, including working as a fitness trainer, consultant, actor and professional bodybuilder. He has now retired from bodybuilding but the world of bodybuilding will not forget when he stole the spotlight as an IFBB Mr. America winner and for his appearance in the Pumping Iron documentary about bodybuilding.
Prior to his fame, Lou worked as a sheet metal worker for $10 an hour. Luckily, he realized that there were better opportunities meant for him and left the job in pursuit of greater things.
Lou Ferrigno – Now
Following his bodybuilding career, Lou played football for the Toronto Argonauts but his career was cut short after he broke the legs of another player during a scrimmage. Clearly, he carried over some of that strength from his former bodybuilding stint.
He later went on to star in The Incredible Hulk, which clearly fits the mold. At the start of the 2000’s, he was cast in The King of Queens, playing himself. The CBS sitcom received favorable reviews.