Richard Simmons Slimmons
• Approach/Method: Program focuses equally on
nutrition, exercise, and motivation. Deal-a-Meal, Richard
Simmons’ nutritional program consisting of cards
representing daily food exchanges, provides between
1000-2000 calories a day determined by the gender and
starting weight of the client. Deal-a-Meal is based on the
ADA exchange list and is
consistent with the Food Guide Pyramid.
• Clients: Mostly female between the ages of 15 and 65
years.
• Staff: Deal-a-Meal was developed under the guidance
of a consultant holding a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition.
Exercise programs are created and reviewed by certified
exercise professionals including exercise physiologists and
kinesiologists.
• Expected Weight Loss/Length of Program: Expected
weight loss is one to two pounds per week. The length of the
weight-loss phase of the program is dependent on the
starting weight of the client. Participants are encouraged
to consider the program a lifetime commitment.
• Cost: Individual products vary in cost. The
Deal-a-Meal Food Plan is approximately $10.00. Aerobic and
strength training exercise videos and audiotape walking
programs are available for approximately $20.00 each.
Project Me motivation tapes are $25.00. The Farewell to Fat
package includes a Disco Sweat aerobics video, Tone n’ Sweat
resistance exercise video, toning cords, and vitamin
supplements and is available for $40.00. The Get Down the
Pounds package includes a Dance Your Pants Off aerobics
video, Tonin’ Uptown and Tonin’ Downtown resistance exercise
videos, and Simmons Rings for resistance training and is
available for $19.95. A variety of low-fat snack foods are
also available.
• Healthy Lifestyle Component: Lifestyle modification
is a component of the overall program. The program
encourages daily exercise and positive mental attitude. A
motivational and informational newsletter, Richard Simmons
and Friends, is available through subscription. Project Me
motivational and support classes are available at Richard
Simmons Slimmons in Beverly Hills. A retreat environment
with Richard Simmons is offered on Richard Simmons Cruise to
Lose.
• Comments: At the Richard Simmons Slimmons Studio in
Beverly Hills, clients may attend exercise and motivational
classes, often taught by Simmons himself, on a membership or
per-class basis.
• Availability: Products are available at retailers
nationwide or by mail order through Richard Simmons
Slimmons. Cruise to Lose can be booked by calling
1-800-637-8124.
• Headquarters: Richard Simmons Slimmons, 9306 Civic
Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. (310) 275-4663.
Information supplied by Richard Simmons Slimmons.
