It’s the dawning of a new era in fitness. The iconic Richard Simmons fitness studio Slimmons, located in Beverly Hills, CA, will officially close its doors in November 2016 after 42 years of operation.
Simmons confirmed on both Facebook and Twitter, writing on the former, “Some of you may have heard that Slimmons will close next month. While it is true, it has been an amazing part of my life to teach, meet and support people from all over the world. I want to thank everyone who has come through those studio doors to laugh, cry and sweat with me! Remember to keep sweatin’, keep movin’ and most importantly go out and Vote! Love Richard xo.”
Simmons is often regarded as one of the most recognizable figures in the fitness industry, having promoted weight loss (and leotards) through his aerobic videos, primarily during the ’80s.
