Thirty years and 3,000,000 pounds later, Richard Simmons is still going strong. Using his unique wit, passion and enthusiasm, Simmons, the nation's most revered fitness expert, continues his crusade to reach out to the masses, encouraging them to take control of their fitness destiny. Delivering a serious message with his trademark humor, Simmons has helped millions of overweight men and women lose close to 3,000,000 pounds by adopting sensible balanced eating programs and exercise regimes that are energetic, fun and motivating.

Jack La Lanne, often called the Godfather of Fitness, is a mover, shaker, and motivator. Jack is a pioneer who opened the first modern health spa in the United States in 1936, and in 1951, brought exercise to TV. Although now into his 90s, Jack looks 50. He and his wife Elaine speak all over the world, inspiring people to help themselves to a better life, physically, mentally, and morally.

Governor Schwarzenegger delivered his first State of the State address to a joint session of the California Legislature in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004. The Governor stressed economic stimulation and job creation as a few of California's top priorities.

The name Cory Everson is synonymous with fitness. Cory is the star of her own TV show, Gotta Sweat. She has appeared on over 100 magazine covers worldwide, and was the 6-time winner of the Ms. Olympia competition from 1984-89.

Denise Austin promotes a sensible, realistic, and enthusiastic approach to fitness and eating: She works out only 30 minutes a day and never skips a meal! Her health and fitness philosophies have won over countless fans throughout the United States, from whom she receives over 10,000 letters and e-mails a week. When you watch Denise on television, read her books, or follow her videos, you can't help feeling like she's there with you cheering you on...

Billy Blanks was born the fourth of fifteen children to a hard working but poor African-American couple in Erie PA, Isaac and Maybeline Blanks.

Despite dyslexia which would impede his learning, poverty, an anomaly in his hip joints which would impair his movement, a clumsiness which would earn him the taunts of his siblings and cause his coaches to think he would never amount to much, Billy went on to become the dominant martial artist of the 80's, a world renowned star of martial arts films and the top physical trainer in the country.

Derrick Evans better known as Mr Motivator began life in a sleepy town called Pike in central Jamaica, He then left for the UK when he was just 10 years old.

This journey saw him go to the London with his adopted parents, through many trials and tribulations; he has succeeded where others before him have failed. It is a story of succeeding against all the odds, a must for those who want to hear and know more.

He now spends most of his time between His house in London and his home in Jamaica that he shares with his wife Palmer, Abigail, 4 rotweilers Ninja, Sugar, Spice, Stitch, and 2 mongrels Rascal & Milo.

Demand for him to do Personal Appearances has not waned, and of course exercise master classes still beckon. There is no slowing down for Mr M, still training everyday and providing personal one to one sessions for many on a private basis. You too can benefit from his training expertise and join him on his many away from the UK get fit and Healthy excursions in Jamaica.

Jake is a tried and true fitness authority, who is known for his exceptional motivational abilities and his instinctive talent of making the task of keeping fit seem simple and fun. Growing up in Long Island, New York, Jake was an overweight kid who had a terrible stutter. It was overcoming these adversities that entrenched his new philosophy of living a fit lifestyle, adopting his personal lifelong motto "Don't Quit!".

Don't Quit Poem

Success is failure turned inside out –
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit –
It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit!

Jillian Michaels is best known as TV's tough-love trainer and life-coach. She is also co-owner and founder of Sky Sport and Spa, a revolutionary crossover health facility in Los Angeles. Her own past struggles with weight issues inspire her to dedicate her life to helping others make the journey to total health. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including O Magazine, In Touch Weekly, People, TV Guide, and more.

It's impossible to look at Gypsy Boots once. You have to look at least twice, because you can't believe what you saw the first time! Spare as Jack Sprat, crackling-with-electric energy, sun browned with long wild, white hair and a beard bristly enough to scour a burnt-on cooking pan, legendary Gypsy Boots seems to have been born in shorts and a T-shirt.

Michael is transforming the health and fitness industry with his innovative training philosophies and inspirational voice. He has been one of Hollywood's most sought after fitness experts and certified training consultants because his approach and results are unique and amazing.