Kathy Smith became popular for her workout videos during the late 1980s. Her videos have since sold more than 16 million copies.
She created her own nutrition and exercise program which she titled Project: You! Type 2. It was created in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association to help people manage their type 2 diabetes.
Tamilee Webb – Then
The widely praised series, Buns of Steel and Abs of Steel made Tamilee Webb a household name in the late ’80s. Over $10 million were brought in from video sales.
Her success earned Tamilee a position on FitTV as a fitness expert. The channel is owned by Discovery Communications and ESPN Fitness Pros.
Tamilee Webb – Now
Years later and Tamilee Webb is still rocking those buns of steel and rock-solid abs. She is still releasing workout videos, her latest the Abs of Steel 1, Buns of Steel 3, and Arms & Abs of Steel.
The star also holds a master’s degree in exercise science and is the CEO of her company, Webb International.
Kathy Smith – Now
Kathy Smith has seen major success in her career as the “titan of the workout industry.” Through personal fitness apparel, books, equipment, and videos, her brand has made over $500 Million.
More recently she wrote a book called Moving Through Menopause which garnered her the role of the spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging.
Jake Steinfeld – Then
It’s hard to talk about this muscle builder without mentioning his nickname which brought him great success- “Body by Jake.”
He created FitTV, a 24-hour fitness lifestyle network. He subsequently sold the network to News Corp in order to take on a new project- founding the Major League Lacrosse.