Richard Simmons' Lecturecise a Success



Isaad with Simmons pre-Lecturecise at SRC

Last Wednesday the Student Recreation Center (SRC) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) hosted the National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day to promote a healthy lifestyle for students on campus. Fitness icon Richard Simmons was invited to be a part of the day and offered up some of his signature fat burning dance moves for the CSUN community to groove to.

Simmons was the finale to the day packed with outdoor activities like tether ball, hula hooping, corn hole and other healthy ways to have fun while incorporating exercise. There were also on-site nutritionists and free Subway sandwiches that allowed students to eat right and learn about healthy eating habits to continue to do so.   

As evening approached, students began to line up outside the SRC Standing Room to catch a glimpse of Simmons prepping for his Lecturecise. The fitness guru was in high spirits, adorned with black and white angel wings, shredded leggings and a sequined tank top. Students came fully prepared with sweat bands (handed out when given a wrist band to enter the Lecturecise), neon workout clothing, sunglasses and other attire reminiscent of the ‘80s. 

Simmons fully excited the awaiting crowd when he asked them to come inside for a personal picture with him. Students came rushing at the invite and were elated when the fitness icon took on hilarious poses with his fans.

“I appreciated the he approached us while we were waiting in line so that we could take a picture,” said CSUN student Virginia Isaad about Simmons' surprise invitation to take pictures before the event (pictured below). 

Simmons worked out the crowd when they were introduced to his signature Slimmons Studio inspired dance exercise. Click here to read more about Slimmons Studio in Beverly Hills.  

“It was unforgettable. I did not expect to sweat as much as I did,” said Isaad in response to how she felt about her experience at the Lecturecise. 

The Lecturecise came to a close with a bit of personal information about Simmons. He concluded his fat burning routine with a brief recount of his own struggles with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The mission was completed by the SRC in promoting healthy lifestyles with fun, fitness, and of course, Simmons’ signature dance moves.