Whatever Happened To These 80’s Fitness Stars?

Published on 02/18/2018
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Alyssa Milano

Ahem, Alyssa Milano is the kind of star that really requires no introduction. Milano came out swinging in 1984 and has yet to cease (thank goodness). While most of us know her best from her roles in Who’s the Boss?, Melrose Place, Charmed, My Name is Earl, Project Runway: All Stars, Mistresses, and Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later, she is also an activist, producer, and singer.

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano

As a literal “Jack of all trades”, Milano even produced her own teen workout video, Teen Steam, when she was 16 years old.

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Olivia Newton-John

Everybody, it’s time to get physical. “Physical” was released in 1981 and became Newton-John’s most successful studio album. However the song’s lyrics were deemed too provocative so Olivia went ahead and filmed an exercise-themed music video – all of which powered the 80’s fitness craze of spandex, leg warmers, and headbands.

Olivia Newton John

Olivia Newton John

Ahh, what a time. Now the English-Australian star is a four-time Grammy winner, who outside of acting and singing, is also an entrepreneur and activist,

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