The 80s were the time to seen and be seen in an aerobics gym. And if you could be the founder of it then all the better. Karen trained other fitness icons like Kathy Smith and Keli Roberts as well as big names in Hollywood like Tina Turner and Bette Midler.
She also consulted with the talented Paula Abdul on her dancer workout videos.
Debbie Reynolds - Then
The iconic Debbie Reynolds found fame with her adorable upbeat fitness video called “Do it Debbie’s Way” in 1983.
Alongside her starred other popular actresses such as Florence Henderson and Teri Garr.
Debbie Reynolds - Now
Starting as a fitness guru, Debbie took to the big screen and vastly become a beloved Hollywood figure. Over the span of her 70-year-career, she received numerous Golden Globe nominations and an Emmy nomination. Her first leading role was in “Singin in the rain.”
She was also a cabaret performer. Her dance studio in North Hollywood is still running today. Sadly, she died from a stroke in 2016. The accomplished star will be missed.
Karen Voight - Now
Over the span of her career, she released over 25 fitness videos and published a book on precision training.
She is still recognized as a pioneer in the fitness world. She co-starred in a 90’s fitness video with supermodel Elle Macpherson and continued to make videos into the 2000s.
Derrick Evans - Then
Derrick Evans, or shall we more appropriately call him “Mr. Motivator,” is a Jamaican-Born British fitness instructor who rose to fame in the early 90s from his appearances on the UK show GMTV where he led live fitness sessions.
His trademark was his tight fitting and colorful spandex outfits. Due to his popularity on the show, he went on to produce a number of fitness and workout videos like “Mr. Motivator’s 10 Minutes BLTs” and “Bums Legs & Tums.”