Why am I getting so emotional realizing that throwing away all embarrassment and going full out to do this complete workout is such an amazing tribute.
@@RandomNonsense1985 Think long hair, skirts, and minimal if any makeup. I've seen old pics of my mother-in-law, though, and they totally teased that hair to be close to the Lord lmao.
Back in the 2000s I met Richard Simmons while waiting for a plane at the small local airport. He had been at a nearby Institute doing a talk or something and was here to catch his own flight out. The best thing about him is that he was the same way in person as he was on TV. He overheard someone mention his name on their cell phone and he asked who she was talking to. When she said it was her mom, he asked for the phone and started talking to her mom, "Yes, it really is me." Later, he wandered over to the windows and shouted, "Oh my God, these planes have propellers! What century is this?" As he boarded his plane he left behind a room full of smiles.
This is exactly the tribute Richard would want. A lot of people would treat him as a joke, but the workouts are deceptively challenging. I remember the first time I tried Sweatin’. I couldn’t make it through but was so encouraged by all the different people in the videos. He showed us no matter what we looked like we could do it if we just tried. His gentle encouragements throughout still make me emotional because there are so many times our own brain tells us lies. He understood us, because he was where we were before. Richard Simmons was an amazing human and he loved people. For a lot of us, he loved us when we couldn’t love ourselves. I’m bawling and need to go find my dvd. Thank you for this video.❤
@@Tmhjr_Baskar My grandparents were AOG, and lots of the women had shorter hair and wore make up. Around here it was mostly the holiness Pentecostal women who wore the denim skirts to the ankles with no makeup and huge buns of hair. Although those women in the AOG had some mega beehive hair.
@@beccatalley6850 ah, out here the AOG churches prohibit makeup, can't smoke or have alcohol in their lives, men and women have to be wearing their best, etc. I go to a church that welcomes people to come as they are...just be respectful. Dress casually type. Technically I'm non denominational, but closest to pentecostal. My grandparents were Baptist. I tried the baptist route, till I started asking questions and got asked to leave. Ironically, black baptist churches welcome questions and are eager to learn and discuss things...or so my experience has shown me.
"Fitness can be fun! And you don't have to get it right every time. Just as long as you're trying, that's all that matters." is the most Richard Simmons thing you could have said ❤
Of all the tributes to him, this was the best. He would be so proud. Love the devotion to actually doing the workout to see just how hard he worked to help others. There have been youtube tributes but all of them were sitting comfortably and talking, this went above and beyond and really does him justice. He was a sweet, kind soul and he will be missed so much. Thank you Ashleigh, for honoring him in this special way. And thank you for all the extra effort to make it authentically 80s. It's easy for people to mock him but many could never hang in there for an entire workout, he really was gentle and kind to all.
I remember Richard talking about how heavy he was, especially in high school, &, when he moved to LA, the gyms only catered to those already fit. As a result, he founded his own gyms & lost 123 lbs. That's why he was so inclusive...because he wasn't included due to his weight. I loved him when he appeared on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" - best episode in my opinion. He was a warm & genuine person who touched the lives of many people. RIP Richard.
My mom used to do these videos all the time. My sister and I would make fun of her for exercising with water bottles and cans of corn as her weights. Looking back now, it's clear what an amazing person Richard Simmons truly was. He was incredibly generous and inspirational. RIP, Mr. Simmons.
My aunt lives in Africa & sent pictures of guys in Africa, who literally have nothing, they live in straw huts, & they made their own weights using metal pipe & cement & they put bodybuilders to shame they have nothing else to do except work out all the time
This is the exact reason, THE EXACT REASON!!! We need to do tributes to people BEFORE THEY DIE!!! Richard would have loved to see this... he probably would have did a video with you about it lol
Ashleigh, thank you so much for your commitment. The amount of times you questioned your mother like, "you really went out of the house like this?!" It brought me back to my older sisters getting ready to go out in the late 80s and early 90s. The big hair, blue eyeshadow and pink lipstick were a thing. I was a teen in the mid to late 90s and a grunge kid. Talk about opposites.
From 1983 to 1985, when I was in the Marine Corps Reserve, I needed some extra pocket money, so I auditioned to teach a dancing (health) class at a work out place. I was told that I had the MWF 3 to 4 PM class. First day of class, I'm programming my music when this young woman walks in. She also had been promised the slot by a different manager and we ended being told to "work it out." Sometimes, I had to dance with this young woman, we had great chemistry. The class became very popular and eventually several people told me why. "It's obvious" they said, "that you two hate each other and we come to see if you two will kill each other."
You’re welcome everybody! This was my idea from a conversation Ashleigh and I had via Twitch. Not only was this hilarious but it was also inspirational in Ashleigh’s weird, kooky way! So happy you did this one!!!
I was never much of a Richard Simmons "fan", but what I love about him, is the fact that he knew he was made fun of - and he joined in on it & used it to his advantage, and it made him an even bigger star. And through all of it, he was always himself. And Ashleigh - you nailed the look: now to top it off, you need either a white, light metallic blue, or silver, Suzuki Samurai soft top, or a VW Rabbit convertible! Oh - and as you have proven in this video, his workout really does work!
I think most people that didn't live through it just get their information from 80's movies. Most of those movies really only capture a subset of the 80's culture. They still don't know what the most of us experienced. Being a teenager in the early to mid 80's meant that you grew up in the 70's. We had lots of different experiences that can't be captured in a 2 hour, singular focused film.
Richard Simmons was such a bright and shining light for others . In his heyday he was on all the talk shows , daytime and nighttime, constantly, because everyone liked him as a personality. He was flamboyantly himself and he was constantly asked back , not usual at the time. His exercise empire was HUGE , with all the things. I have a theory that he gave so much of himself that he burnt out. He really did pour out so much love. Thank You Richard , you were a Joy. ❤ Journey on ❤
When I was a kid, my mom used to exercise to Jack Lalanne. (La-lane). Richard revolutionized exercise and made it fun! I love you so much Ashleigh, you are a bright light on RUclips.
🎼🎵 "It's time for Jack, Jack Lalanne And the new Jack Lalanne Show!" OMG, it came on first thing in the morning, 6:00 am, back when all we had was broadcast TV, and it would sign on in the morning, and sign off at night with the National Anthem (like in the movie, *Poltergeist* ).
@@awkwardashleigh2I really enjoyed this,Ashleigh! I was moving along with you,and, even though you couldn't hear, I was saying,"come on Ashleigh!" "You can do it!"
Richard Simmons was inclusive before it was cool. Nearly every other aerobics video featured just good looking people in great shape already. Kudos to your 80's cosplay! It takes me back to 15, and I still remember going into the bathroom after my sister in the morning and tasting hair spray in the air. Yuck!
It looks way easier than it actually is. You think to yourself, oh it's just throwing your arms in the air and shaking your leg. Yeah, keep that up for 60 minutes and it'll be a whole different story. I don't consider myself to be particularly unhealthy, but you get a new appreciation for such workouts.
Your mama steered you right with the look. Those baby blue garage door eyes were IT in the 80s. And you did fantastic with your outfit too! Richard's workouts were absolutely no joke, but he was always so supportive and positive that if you couldn't do everything he was doing all the way, you still felt like you were doing well. RIP Richard.
i remember everyone crakin on Richard Simmons ....he was a running joke but when you look back at what this man was doing he was nothing but positive love .......idk thanks Richard for all the sweat
“Who is Shorty George?” 😂 OMG, Ashleigh, you FULLY COMMITTED, girl! Love every minute of this! You + Richard Simmons = pure & uninhibited joy! TY, TY, TY!
Richard Simmons helped me lose 10 pounds during the summer between Jr. High and High School. God bless that sweet, kind man. I pray he is resting in peace. Thank you Richard, and thank you Ashleigh for the tribute!
Ashleigh, the video was amazing, the idea was amazing, and you are amazing! 👏👏👏 I feel like Richard would have absolutely loved that you did this in his honor. He was really such a shining beacon of love and hope. ❤️
Hey Ashleigh even as a guy, this brings back so many memories of when I was a teen in the height of the 80's big hair era. Funny story, a couple girls I knew were in juvie/rehab/care homes at the time. they werent allowed most hair spray products because they had alcohol. So they had to make there own out of sugar water, to get the full big hair effect. the joke was we would see them and say 'my, dont you look sweet today!' thanks for the memory trip.
I still have amazing memories of doing sweating to the oldies for years with my mum just as a bonding activity. He never made us feel bad and always just met us at whatever level we were at.
I remember coming home from school and watching and dancing to his show. He inspired me and helped me lose weight when I was a teen (unfortunately that is a battle I still fight) he also invented deal a meal which was a portion control idea that was so new back then. I just loved that he made everyone feel special and loved. Much like you do Miss Ashleigh 🥰 You are a bright light in a dark world and I only hope you will lean on us when you need to do so. Love to you, Hubbins and the fur babies and especially to MOM🧡🖤🧡
It's not about weight - you are perfect as you are! - but ankut giving your body the exercise it craves. Our brains may disagree, but our heart knows! You keep being you!
After I had my oldest child, my mom and I would work out to the first one. 37 yrs later and I can still remember the complete routine. I have all of the videos on my Prime and my kids log on and works out. Richard was an amazing individual. While others used slim, fit people, he used everyday individuals. He broke away from what was the normal exercise videos at that time. He also answered his fan mail not an assistant.
this is what fitness should be. just a message of trying and doing what you can, if you can do the whole thing cool, if you have to take little breaks during one or two songs,, thats ok too. it's at your own pace. but you can lose a LOT of weight just doing this. so many fitness people promote heavy lifting and protein and just stuff people can't do immediately so they get discouraged. it's cool you're exposing more people to this by trying it and doing what you can
When i was a little boy in Kindergarten in Catholic School in the late 1990s. I remember watching Richard Simmons and working out to him during our PE time. The PE teacher/day care lady always played him and we worked out to his videos.. good times..
Just saying, giving off strong 80's Jamie lee Curtis vibes. Favorite video I've watched in a long time. I'm over a hundred pounds down. I'm all about any video that gives positivity.
I clicked on this because I absolutely LOVE your commitment!! This ended up being so much more, though, so thank you for that. Richard Simmons really started the self-love movement before anyone even had a name for it!! He was a real inspiration!!
If you were around in the 80s and 90s you probably remember Richard's many, many appearances on David Letterman and Dave would insult him and treat him like crap while Richard desperately tried to be his best friend. Richard on Letterman had some of the funniest late night television moments of all time that surpassed any skits SNL were doing.
What a great homage to a great man. I know he would love this. My mom had a _Sweating to the Oldies_ tape, and I would use it when no one was home. After getting used to the routines, it was actually really fun. My motivation to exercise became less about losing weight and more about satisfying the urge to get up and dance. My mom had other exercise tapes, but they were boring. By the way, I admire the relationship you have with your mom. It cracked me up every time you asked "How is this?" and she popped back into frame to see.
I was like, I'll take a quick look at this. I watched the whole video!! It's solid gold!!!! Richard would have been proud!!! FYI I was born in 1984. Thank You so much for this video!
As an Army vet. I had to do PT a lot. The key for me is the breathing. Once controlled you can go a lot farther and do more then you would think. Again Thank You and your editor!
I used to love when Richard Simmons went on David Letterman. They did all kinds of funny bits and pretended to get mad at each other. It was hilarious.
From what I remember from that era, makeup companies started coming out with waterproof makeup shortly after his first sweating to the oldies broadcast on cable tv
I watched this sitting on my couch with the devil's lettuce. It inspired me to take a walk while listening to 80s music. And I plan to do that as soon as I can move again....or maybe tomorrow. Not all lettuce is healthy, is it? 😏😏 Edit: RIP Richard Simmons. I'm 46 so, I remember all magical madness of the 80's. It was a glorious time!
While I totally understand _why_ copyright/copyright infringement exists, boy can it be a real bummer. When I was suuuuper young I used to sweat to the oldies with my mother (and my older sister, as well as her bff) and every single one of those songs are _extremely_ nostalgic for me even though they’re from way before my time. Thus being able to actually hear them while you were working out would’ve totally been the cherry on top of an already great video! Regardless, what a fantastic tribute! You spared no expense and boy did it show!!
Watching you apply the makeup: "Where is she going with this? I don't recall that." Seeing the final product: "Oh. Yep that was it..." lol. Because of his larger than life character, he was easily impersonated with some comedy shows... and so when he appeared on an episode (or two?) of "Who's Line Is It Anyway" and fully embraced the fun - he made for some rather hilarious moments (which I assume would still hold up for millennials, although I've been wrong before. Maybe worth a watch for some laughs!) What a great tribute and fun video today! Thanks!
I cried when I found out he passed. He has helped me so much in the 80s and early 90's. I bought sweating to the oldies when I went through a bad break up. I was in a toxic relationship, and I lost twenty pounds on sweat into the oldies. He was like, uh guru therapist that I needed at the time and I am so glad I emailed him on his website before he passed away.What an impact you out of my life.
This had me smiling ear to ear. I was always a mama’s boy and feminine as a little kid (still am 🤷🏻) so I hated sports and working out and my mom and I used to do Sweating to the Oldies together. She did it to lose weight and I did it because I loved spending time with my mom.
Way back in the 80's my older sister bought his first VHS tape. I was only 11 yrs. old and let me tell you, after 30 mins. of sweating and trying to breathe, to hear him say "now that your warmed up, let's start the first exercise" I fell over. I think your commitment if outstanding and inspiring! Richard was a light that touch people throughout the ages, you Ms. Ashleigh are the same. Your the same age as my daughter and the joy I get from watching you experience the movies we grew up on is priceless!
Omg I love Richard Simmons!! When we were younger, me my little sister and our friend would find and watch our moms Sweating To The Oldies VHS tapes to “dance” to awesome songs! His videos are so fun! RIP to this amazingly positive feel good person!!
The best thing I ever saw Richard in was an episode of Whose Line Is It Anyway when Drew Carey was the host, Richard was so funny in those sketches especially with Wayne Brady 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
And now you understand why we enjoy our rest time now. Richard Simmons worked our bodies either on video or on his daily workout show. Built our stamina to new levels. Plus Sweating to the Oldies vol. 4 was a, more advanced level. Mostly for those who did Sweatin 1,2 and 3.
This reminded me of how much I hated aerobics classes back in the '80's. 😃The hair and makeup were spot-on! I laughed when your Mom said "Don't blend it" about the blush!
When you mom said bring to the eyebrows i was like "no, thats too much" until you sjowed it and then it was like "oh no, yep that is correct. I should not have doubted mama" And the side pony. Perfection and flash backs
28:20 😂 you put yourself in with Richards video several times before this, but this was the funniest vision. I used to do sweatin to the oldies in 7th grade free period ('92) and yes, it was intense every time. We all loved Richard by the end of the video. I loved all of the success stories at the end. Richard's words of encouragement felt like a hug through the screen. "Babies! You loved yourself! You never give up! You did it!" Thank you, Richard. Thank you, Ashleigh. RIP Mr. Simmons. ❤
You should do more off shoots like this! Richard Simmons made these videos to inspire overweight people to try to get moving and in shape. He wasn’t looking to make hard bodies or sexy people. He wanted to save lives and get obese people back into a healthy body weight. I’m sure he changed and extended many people’s lives with his work. As for the 80s look I think you nailed it! I’m barely old enough to remember the 80’s but there are plenty of pics of my mother and sister to verify you did well.
Thank you for making me smile. I loved Sweating to the Oldies so much. My son was a baby when I worked out with the video, and he would full out have a laughing fit every time. Richard was a precious precious soul. I can't wait to meet him in Paradise.💞
I loved Richard Simmons too. I used to watch his morning exercise show in the 80's. This is so fun to see you highlight him. He was sunshine, and the world will be darker without him.
I clicked on this video (not for the makeup), but to watch how you would do & react to a Richard Simmons video. I didn't know that you were already familiar with them. I was someone who took (& loved) taking formal dance training - for DECADES. It was my thing. For this reason I didn't get into Richard Simmons growing up. However, when I would catch Richard Simmons on TV, I would ALWAYS pause for a few minutes to watch him. I couldn't help it as he was INFECTIOUS. He was always so happy, so energetic, so fun & positive to people in these sessions (as you saw) to keep them inspired & going. I loved his upbeat music that he used & as you pointed out, I loved that he used a whole variety of people. Working out wasn't only for the thin white women (who were already thin), it was for everyone - to get into shape & to also be more healthy through fitness. (Other TV workouts only included a few white, attractive, younger women in those leotards working out & the workouts appeared to BE work. Some women into seriously trying to work out would watch them, as would men - but NOT for working out.) Richard Simmons was different & better. Watching this video, it was also clear that the sessions were VERY well done. They were exercising ALL parts of your body - from your arms (including the parts that get flabby the most) to the stomach, butt & all parts of the legs. I also like how smart the workouts were, slowing down the movements repeatedly during the workout to keep people going & not just saying; "I can't do this anymore" & quitting. Richard Simmons workouts were great - & you know what Ashleigh, so are you. You did a really good job with the workout. I hope you enjoyed it. (Besides doing this workout just for this video it may be something you may want to keep up - unless you do other forms of exercise - besides housework, which is ALSO a workout when fully done. You can watch yourself & your stamina improve over time.) I just wanted to point out to you, that even though Richard Simmons is a professional & was doing these workouts all the time, notice how even HE was sweating & then REALLY sweating towards the end. (Flush out all those nasty toxins for clearer skin & a clearer body.) As for your upcoming trip away, I hope you have a great time.
The most shocking, to me, part of the video was right at the start. At 1:41 (or so) Ashleigh checked out of Walmart and put her purchased items into a plastic bag. My state has banned those plastic bags. All shoppers need to bring or purchase reusable bags or buy paper ones at 10 cents each. I about shit when I saw those plastic bags in the store. My wife and I have been bringing our own bags to the store for almost a decade, so the change was no big deal for us. But others were outraged! It was pretty funny to us.
When I got my diabetes diagnosis in the late 90’s, I exercised to Richard’s Disco Sweat DVD. Lost 40 lbs and got off insulin. God bless him.
We used to do this when it was aerobics segment at my Christian elementary school during PE. MEMORIES
Back in the day, I lost 55 lbs on his Deal-A-Meal plan and Sweating to the Oldies.
oh awesome!
Why am I getting so emotional realizing that throwing away all embarrassment and going full out to do this complete workout is such an amazing tribute.
❤ 💯
"You used to do this?"
"No, I was Pentecostal."
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That's a SCREAM!!! I'm literally dying here.
As an atheist from a predominantly Catholic area in the north, that joke went right over my head.
@@RandomNonsense1985 Think long hair, skirts, and minimal if any makeup. I've seen old pics of my mother-in-law, though, and they totally teased that hair to be close to the Lord lmao.
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Watch Richard on the show who's line is it anyway. Funniest stuff I've ever seen in my life!
You did Richard proud. People trying to do 80's always miss something, but your momma guided you right. You look great! Peak 80's, fun vid.
thank youuu!!!
Loved the makeup, you nailed it. Amazed you found the outfit. Great job Mom. RIP Richard Simmons.
Loved the makeup, you nailed it. Amazed you found the outfit. Great job Mom. RIP Richard Simmons.
The parts with Ashleigh working with her mother to get the right look are just so wholesome.
I agree. This is so fun to watch with her momma. Ashleigh is just a goofy sweetheart who loves to have fun!
Back in the 2000s I met Richard Simmons while waiting for a plane at the small local airport. He had been at a nearby Institute doing a talk or something and was here to catch his own flight out. The best thing about him is that he was the same way in person as he was on TV. He overheard someone mention his name on their cell phone and he asked who she was talking to. When she said it was her mom, he asked for the phone and started talking to her mom, "Yes, it really is me." Later, he wandered over to the windows and shouted, "Oh my God, these planes have propellers! What century is this?" As he boarded his plane he left behind a room full of smiles.
omg... I would have given anything to be there!
I have to ask..was he wearing the exercise outfit??
@@NeptuneLady1957 No he was not, LOL.
@DavidStebbins That was so sweet of him, to talk to that lady’s mom on the phone 🤗
This is exactly the tribute Richard would want. A lot of people would treat him as a joke, but the workouts are deceptively challenging. I remember the first time I tried Sweatin’. I couldn’t make it through but was so encouraged by all the different people in the videos. He showed us no matter what we looked like we could do it if we just tried. His gentle encouragements throughout still make me emotional because there are so many times our own brain tells us lies. He understood us, because he was where we were before. Richard Simmons was an amazing human and he loved people. For a lot of us, he loved us when we couldn’t love ourselves. I’m bawling and need to go find my dvd. Thank you for this video.❤
"No I was Pentecostal." ..... now I'm cleaning coffee off my keyboard, thanks mom.
HAHAHAHA my mom is a funny lady
The hair quote higher to heaven, that kind of thing I knew she knew somebody you knew was Pentecostal
Sounds more like Assembly of God
I'm pentecostal and none of the churches I have gone to (except aog) prohibited makeup for women.
@@Tmhjr_Baskar My grandparents were AOG, and lots of the women had shorter hair and wore make up. Around here it was mostly the holiness Pentecostal women who wore the denim skirts to the ankles with no makeup and huge buns of hair. Although those women in the AOG had some mega beehive hair.
@@beccatalley6850 ah, out here the AOG churches prohibit makeup, can't smoke or have alcohol in their lives, men and women have to be wearing their best, etc.
I go to a church that welcomes people to come as they are...just be respectful. Dress casually type.
Technically I'm non denominational, but closest to pentecostal.
My grandparents were Baptist. I tried the baptist route, till I started asking questions and got asked to leave. Ironically, black baptist churches welcome questions and are eager to learn and discuss things...or so my experience has shown me.
"Fitness can be fun! And you don't have to get it right every time. Just as long as you're trying, that's all that matters." is the most Richard Simmons thing you could have said ❤
Of all the tributes to him, this was the best. He would be so proud. Love the devotion to actually doing the workout to see just how hard he worked to help others. There have been youtube tributes but all of them were sitting comfortably and talking, this went above and beyond and really does him justice. He was a sweet, kind soul and he will be missed so much. Thank you Ashleigh, for honoring him in this special way. And thank you for all the extra effort to make it authentically 80s. It's easy for people to mock him but many could never hang in there for an entire workout, he really was gentle and kind to all.
I remember Richard talking about how heavy he was, especially in high school, &, when he moved to LA, the gyms only catered to those already fit. As a result, he founded his own gyms & lost 123 lbs. That's why he was so inclusive...because he wasn't included due to his weight. I loved him when he appeared on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" - best episode in my opinion. He was a warm & genuine person who touched the lives of many people. RIP Richard.
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"I'll be all the props for these men!" Lol
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him in whose line was the first thing I watched when I heard the news. I needed that laughter!
My mom used to do these videos all the time. My sister and I would make fun of her for exercising with water bottles and cans of corn as her weights. Looking back now, it's clear what an amazing person Richard Simmons truly was. He was incredibly generous and inspirational. RIP, Mr. Simmons.
My aunt lives in Africa & sent pictures of guys in Africa, who literally have nothing,
they live in straw huts,
& they made their own weights using metal pipe & cement
& they put bodybuilders to shame
they have nothing else to do except work out all the time
This is the exact reason, THE EXACT REASON!!! We need to do tributes to people BEFORE THEY DIE!!! Richard would have loved to see this... he probably would have did a video with you about it lol
Trust me his consciousness still exists and hes aware of her doing this and is probably tickled
Ashleigh, thank you so much for your commitment. The amount of times you questioned your mother like, "you really went out of the house like this?!" It brought me back to my older sisters getting ready to go out in the late 80s and early 90s. The big hair, blue eyeshadow and pink lipstick were a thing. I was a teen in the mid to late 90s and a grunge kid. Talk about opposites.
There's no one out there like Richard, i hope he knew how adored and important he was.
From 1983 to 1985, when I was in the Marine Corps Reserve, I needed some extra pocket money, so I auditioned to teach a dancing (health) class at a work out place. I was told that I had the MWF 3 to 4 PM class. First day of class, I'm programming my music when this young woman walks in. She also had been promised the slot by a different manager and we ended being told to "work it out." Sometimes, I had to dance with this young woman, we had great chemistry. The class became very popular and eventually several people told me why. "It's obvious" they said, "that you two hate each other and we come to see if you two will kill each other."
I hope you kept it up. "I dunno, see if I actually do something about it next week"
haha! that was not the ending i excepted 🤣
You’re welcome everybody! This was my idea from a conversation Ashleigh and I had via Twitch. Not only was this hilarious but it was also inspirational in Ashleigh’s weird, kooky way! So happy you did this one!!!
Thank you for inspiring Ashleigh to do a "real person" reveal. Reactors are too often just talking heads.
Thanks!
I was never much of a Richard Simmons "fan", but what I love about him, is the fact that he knew he was made fun of - and he joined in on it & used it to his advantage, and it made him an even bigger star.
And through all of it, he was always himself.
And Ashleigh - you nailed the look: now to top it off, you need either a white, light metallic blue, or silver, Suzuki Samurai soft top, or a VW Rabbit convertible!
Oh - and as you have proven in this video, his workout really does work!
they laughed at him because he was too eccentric for many but he seemed like one of the few celebrity's who really cared about people
“Don’t you feel like a PONY!!?” 😂😂😂
You should wear that outfit for Halloween this year
I just might!
Thought the same thing when you revealed the finished hair and makeup. 😊 @@awkwardashleigh2
The hair, the makeup, the outfit is all on point. I love it when you go all out 😂. You bring joy to all your fans. RIP Richard Simmons.
thank you!
As a 80's teenager, it never ceases to amaze me what people that didn't live through it think is the most fascinating things about the 80's. LMAO!
I think most people that didn't live through it just get their information from 80's movies. Most of those movies really only capture a subset of the 80's culture. They still don't know what the most of us experienced. Being a teenager in the early to mid 80's meant that you grew up in the 70's. We had lots of different experiences that can't be captured in a 2 hour, singular focused film.
All of it!
Every part of the 80"s is simply Fascinating !
my mom was born in '76
& in the late 80s/early 90s had the biggest hair you have ever seen
it's hilarious
i love that 80s/90s vibe
Richard Simmons was such a bright and shining light for others . In his heyday he was on all the talk shows , daytime and nighttime, constantly, because everyone liked him as a personality. He was flamboyantly himself and he was constantly asked back , not usual at the time. His exercise empire was HUGE , with all the things. I have a theory that he gave so much of himself that he burnt out. He really did pour out so much love. Thank You Richard , you were a Joy. ❤ Journey on ❤
Do you remember him on general hospital. That's when he became well known to housewives
"Watching The Waltons". Clearly mama was already way ahead of you.
HAHAHAHAH
@@awkwardashleigh2 love (The Waltons) Homecoming: A Christmas Story, a made for tv movie from 1971.
Love the Waltons
Your mom watching The Waltons. That's so freakin' wholesome!
THE WALTONS IS GOOD. I LOVE IT
When I was a kid, my mom used to exercise to Jack Lalanne. (La-lane). Richard revolutionized exercise and made it fun! I love you so much Ashleigh, you are a bright light on RUclips.
🎼🎵 "It's time for Jack,
Jack Lalanne
And the new
Jack Lalanne Show!"
OMG, it came on first thing in the morning, 6:00 am, back when all we had was broadcast TV, and it would sign on in the morning, and sign off at night with the National Anthem (like in the movie, *Poltergeist* ).
Ashleigh you bring a smile to my face when ever I watch this channel.
Oh thank you!! 🩵
@@awkwardashleigh2I really enjoyed this,Ashleigh! I was moving along with you,and, even though you couldn't hear, I was saying,"come on Ashleigh!" "You can do it!"
I used to love it whenever Richard was on Letterman. Their chemistry was incredible. Richard doesn’t get enough credit for his humor.
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Richard Simmons was inclusive before it was cool. Nearly every other aerobics video featured just good looking people in great shape already. Kudos to your 80's cosplay! It takes me back to 15, and I still remember going into the bathroom after my sister in the morning and tasting hair spray in the air. Yuck!
Don't have any open flames near You using aquanet. You'll end up like M. J.
RIP Richard Simmons. That was some workout Ashleigh. 😊
It looks way easier than it actually is. You think to yourself, oh it's just throwing your arms in the air and shaking your leg. Yeah, keep that up for 60 minutes and it'll be a whole different story. I don't consider myself to be particularly unhealthy, but you get a new appreciation for such workouts.
Your mama steered you right with the look. Those baby blue garage door eyes were IT in the 80s. And you did fantastic with your outfit too!
Richard's workouts were absolutely no joke, but he was always so supportive and positive that if you couldn't do everything he was doing all the way, you still felt like you were doing well. RIP Richard.
You and your Momma did Richard proud. He would have loved this. I don't even know how you showed up on my feed today but thank you. This was sweet.
i remember everyone crakin on Richard Simmons ....he was a running joke but when you look back at what this man was doing he was nothing but positive love .......idk thanks Richard for all the sweat
As a 80s baby I smiled so hard. This was a walk down memory lane.
My number one source for finding out about people who died.
HAHAHA sorry to break the news
The Wikipedia "Recent Deaths" page is a great source.
My sister was obsessed with Richard Simmons and his workout videos. She used to call him Richard Cinnamons 😂
Well look at his cinnamon BUNS. 👀
😂 omg.
“Who is Shorty George?” 😂 OMG, Ashleigh, you FULLY COMMITTED, girl! Love every minute of this! You + Richard Simmons = pure & uninhibited joy! TY, TY, TY!
Can't imagine the reaction of hubby seeing her like that! :)
20:15 " Oh Harry Potter!!!!!.....he's fine....he's fine.." 😂😂😂😂😂😂
You look like my workout Barbie! You look absolutely perfect & like totally 80's rad!
Yay! Thank you!
Richard Simmons helped me lose 10 pounds during the summer between Jr. High and High School. God bless that sweet, kind man. I pray he is resting in peace. Thank you Richard, and thank you Ashleigh for the tribute!
I lost 60# by doing Sweatin' #1 five times a week for 6 months, without making any other changes. My energy was through the roof. It was amazing.
I loved him. He was a good man. Thanks for this, Ashleigh... And, THANK YOU Richard! The World is less bright without you.
Ashleigh, the video was amazing, the idea was amazing, and you are amazing! 👏👏👏 I feel like Richard would have absolutely loved that you did this in his honor. He was really such a shining beacon of love and hope. ❤️
He really was great!
Ashleigh out here rolling her hair backwards 🤣
Wait… I was doing it wrong???
@awkwardashleigh2 roll so your hair starts on top of the roller, not under it. It lifts the roots to give volume!
@@awkwardashleigh2 yes but you still manage to pull off the look.
Hey Ashleigh even as a guy, this brings back so many memories of when I was a teen in the height of the 80's big hair era. Funny story, a couple girls I knew were in juvie/rehab/care homes at the time. they werent allowed most hair spray products because they had alcohol. So they had to make there own out of sugar water, to get the full big hair effect. the joke was we would see them and say 'my, dont you look sweet today!' thanks for the memory trip.
I still have amazing memories of doing sweating to the oldies for years with my mum just as a bonding activity.
He never made us feel bad and always just met us at whatever level we were at.
I remember coming home from school and watching and dancing to his show. He inspired me and helped me lose weight when I was a teen (unfortunately that is a battle I still fight) he also invented deal a meal which was a portion control idea that was so new back then. I just loved that he made everyone feel special and loved. Much like you do Miss Ashleigh 🥰 You are a bright light in a dark world and I only hope you will lean on us when you need to do so. Love to you, Hubbins and the fur babies and especially to MOM🧡🖤🧡
It's not about weight - you are perfect as you are! - but ankut giving your body the exercise it craves. Our brains may disagree, but our heart knows!
You keep being you!
That IS commitment Ashleigh. I am exhausted just watching work out.
After I had my oldest child, my mom and I would work out to the first one. 37 yrs later and I can still remember the complete routine. I have all of the videos on my Prime and my kids log on and works out. Richard was an amazing individual. While others used slim, fit people, he used everyday individuals. He broke away from what was the normal exercise videos at that time. He also answered his fan mail not an assistant.
this is what fitness should be. just a message of trying and doing what you can, if you can do the whole thing cool, if you have to take little breaks during one or two songs,, thats ok too. it's at your own pace. but you can lose a LOT of weight just doing this.
so many fitness people promote heavy lifting and protein and just stuff people can't do immediately so they get discouraged. it's cool you're exposing more people to this by trying it and doing what you can
So true! I’ve done Zumba on and off for years and always lose way more weight doing Zumba than doing weight lifting routines!
This man was a national treasure. Rest In Peace Richard
When i was a little boy in Kindergarten in Catholic School in the late 1990s. I remember watching Richard Simmons and working out to him during our PE time. The PE teacher/day care lady always played him and we worked out to his videos.. good times..
For me it was first grade whenever we had indoor recess. Great way for us kids to burn off that extra energy. 😊
Just saying, giving off strong 80's Jamie lee Curtis vibes. Favorite video I've watched in a long time. I'm over a hundred pounds down. I'm all about any video that gives positivity.
HELL YES for you progress my dude!
@@awkwardashleigh2you need to watch the Jamie Lee Curtis movie with John Travolta movie, Perfect.😂
The best aerobics movie ever! 😂
I am persuaded - to the bottom of my soul - this is what the internet was invented for.
This
I clicked on this because I absolutely LOVE your commitment!! This ended up being so much more, though, so thank you for that. Richard Simmons really started the self-love movement before anyone even had a name for it!! He was a real inspiration!!
Richard is smiling down from heaven!!! ❤ He’s so proud of you 👏!!! Great job Ashleigh… amazing 🤩
I want to see Hubbin's reaction to this video. LOL Such a GREAT job.
If you were around in the 80s and 90s you probably remember Richard's many, many appearances on David Letterman and Dave would insult him and treat him like crap while Richard desperately tried to be his best friend. Richard on Letterman had some of the funniest late night television moments of all time that surpassed any skits SNL were doing.
Memory unlocked;
My mom used to do these, and always listened to oldies. It's why I love the oldies to this day.
(Mom was a beast!)
What a great homage to a great man. I know he would love this.
My mom had a _Sweating to the Oldies_ tape, and I would use it when no one was home. After getting used to the routines, it was actually really fun. My motivation to exercise became less about losing weight and more about satisfying the urge to get up and dance. My mom had other exercise tapes, but they were boring.
By the way, I admire the relationship you have with your mom. It cracked me up every time you asked "How is this?" and she popped back into frame to see.
I was like, I'll take a quick look at this. I watched the whole video!! It's solid gold!!!! Richard would have been proud!!! FYI I was born in 1984. Thank You so much for this video!
As an Army vet. I had to do PT a lot. The key for me is the breathing. Once controlled you can go a lot farther and do more then you would think. Again Thank You and your editor!
I used to love when Richard Simmons went on David Letterman. They did all kinds of funny bits and pretended to get mad at each other. It was hilarious.
You whipper snappers will never know the joy of PBS' "Sit and Be Fit"
Now that I’m old enough to need it; I can’t find it.
@@clairealderwood1928 They have a YT channel (@SitandBeFitTVSHOW) with clips and some full episodes.
It was still playing on our PBS station at 5am at least until about 2012 or so.
It's still playing on PBS in the Bay Area! ☺️
I dont have regular TV anymore.
From what I remember from that era, makeup companies started coming out with waterproof makeup shortly after his first sweating to the oldies broadcast on cable tv
Another classic was Eddie Murphy's "Little Richard Simmons" skit on SNL
And Nutty Professor/Klumps 😊👍
So funny and cute. You would have made Richard happy. Glad you made it through, those are harder than they look.
Whatcha doing?
Mama: watchin the Walton's
I ❤ your mom.
I watched this sitting on my couch with the devil's lettuce. It inspired me to take a walk while listening to 80s music. And I plan to do that as soon as I can move again....or maybe tomorrow. Not all lettuce is healthy, is it? 😏😏
Edit: RIP Richard Simmons. I'm 46 so, I remember all magical madness of the 80's. It was a glorious time!
Yeah, it was something else!
While I totally understand _why_ copyright/copyright infringement exists, boy can it be a real bummer.
When I was suuuuper young I used to sweat to the oldies with my mother (and my older sister, as well as her bff) and every single one of those songs are _extremely_ nostalgic for me even though they’re from way before my time.
Thus being able to actually hear them while you were working out would’ve totally been the cherry on top of an already great video!
Regardless, what a fantastic tribute! You spared no expense and boy did it show!!
Watching you apply the makeup: "Where is she going with this? I don't recall that."
Seeing the final product: "Oh. Yep that was it..." lol.
Because of his larger than life character, he was easily impersonated with some comedy shows... and so when he appeared on an episode (or two?) of "Who's Line Is It Anyway" and fully embraced the fun - he made for some rather hilarious moments (which I assume would still hold up for millennials, although I've been wrong before. Maybe worth a watch for some laughs!)
What a great tribute and fun video today! Thanks!
Oh it still holds up. It's a defining moment in the show for sure.
Very Molly Ringwald!
Omg I didn’t even think about it
I used to love watching Sweating To The Oldies on tv when I was a kid.
So much fun
I cried when I found out he passed. He has helped me so much in the 80s and early 90's. I bought sweating to the oldies when I went through a bad break up.
I was in a toxic relationship, and I lost twenty pounds on sweat into the oldies. He was like, uh guru therapist that I needed at the time and I am so glad I emailed him on his website before he passed away.What an impact you out of my life.
This had me smiling ear to ear. I was always a mama’s boy and feminine as a little kid (still am 🤷🏻) so I hated sports and working out and my mom and I used to do Sweating to the Oldies together. She did it to lose weight and I did it because I loved spending time with my mom.
Way back in the 80's my older sister bought his first VHS tape. I was only 11 yrs. old and let me tell you, after 30 mins. of sweating and trying to breathe, to hear him say "now that your warmed up, let's start the first exercise" I fell over. I think your commitment if outstanding and inspiring! Richard was a light that touch people throughout the ages, you Ms. Ashleigh are the same. Your the same age as my daughter and the joy I get from watching you experience the movies we grew up on is priceless!
"Watching the Walton's"... I'm dead
oh wow this video is so good. you should make more!
Your exhausted “heat waaaave.” ROFL 😂😂😂
Omg I love Richard Simmons!! When we were younger, me my little sister and our friend would find and watch our moms Sweating To The Oldies VHS tapes to “dance” to awesome songs! His videos are so fun! RIP to this amazingly positive feel good person!!
The best thing I ever saw Richard in was an episode of Whose Line Is It Anyway when Drew Carey was the host, Richard was so funny in those sketches especially with Wayne Brady 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
As a baby born in 82' I have gotten more then one perm and.... Yeah, your right, never get one! LOL
And now you understand why we enjoy our rest time now. Richard Simmons worked our bodies either on video or on his daily workout show. Built our stamina to new levels. Plus Sweating to the Oldies vol. 4 was a, more advanced level. Mostly for those who did Sweatin 1,2 and 3.
Adorable look! It's impressive that you hung in there the whole time. His workouts are not easy, but if you keep it up, you will feel MIGHTY.
OMG, Ashleigh! If you put out a full video like this, I would work out to it! Loved it!!
This reminded me of how much I hated aerobics classes back in the '80's. 😃The hair and makeup were spot-on! I laughed when your Mom said "Don't blend it" about the blush!
When you mom said bring to the eyebrows i was like "no, thats too much" until you sjowed it and then it was like "oh no, yep that is correct. I should not have doubted mama"
And the side pony. Perfection and flash backs
28:20 😂 you put yourself in with Richards video several times before this, but this was the funniest vision. I used to do sweatin to the oldies in 7th grade free period ('92) and yes, it was intense every time. We all loved Richard by the end of the video. I loved all of the success stories at the end. Richard's words of encouragement felt like a hug through the screen. "Babies! You loved yourself! You never give up! You did it!" Thank you, Richard. Thank you, Ashleigh. RIP Mr. Simmons. ❤
You should do more off shoots like this! Richard Simmons made these videos to inspire overweight people to try to get moving and in shape. He wasn’t looking to make hard bodies or sexy people. He wanted to save lives and get obese people back into a healthy body weight. I’m sure he changed and extended many people’s lives with his work. As for the 80s look I think you nailed it! I’m barely old enough to remember the 80’s but there are plenty of pics of my mother and sister to verify you did well.
Sweating to the oldies 2… was the best. Been watching that for years!!!
It's so weird to see the room regularly lit. It's like the "Fun with Flags" bit of Big Bang.
😂😂😂
O...M...G. This is priceless.
Ashleigh is the best.
Richard Simmons was my personal hero. Such a beautiful human who only loved and helped people.
Thank you for making me smile. I loved Sweating to the Oldies so much. My son was a baby when I worked out with the video, and he would full out have a laughing fit every time. Richard was a precious precious soul. I can't wait to meet him in Paradise.💞
I loved Richard Simmons too. I used to watch his morning exercise show in the 80's. This is so fun to see you highlight him. He was sunshine, and the world will be darker without him.
I clicked on this video (not for the makeup), but to watch how you would do & react to a Richard Simmons video. I didn't know that you were already familiar with them.
I was someone who took (& loved) taking formal dance training - for DECADES. It was my thing. For this reason I didn't get into Richard Simmons growing up. However, when I would catch Richard Simmons on TV, I would ALWAYS pause for a few minutes to watch him. I couldn't help it as he was INFECTIOUS. He was always so happy, so energetic, so fun & positive to people in these sessions (as you saw) to keep them inspired & going. I loved his upbeat music that he used & as you pointed out, I loved that he used a whole variety of people. Working out wasn't only for the thin white women (who were already thin), it was for everyone - to get into shape & to also be more healthy through fitness. (Other TV workouts only included a few white, attractive, younger women in those leotards working out & the workouts appeared to BE work. Some women into seriously trying to work out would watch them, as would men - but NOT for working out.) Richard Simmons was different & better.
Watching this video, it was also clear that the sessions were VERY well done. They were exercising ALL parts of your body - from your arms (including the parts that get flabby the most) to the stomach, butt & all parts of the legs. I also like how smart the workouts were, slowing down the movements repeatedly during the workout to keep people going & not just saying; "I can't do this anymore" & quitting.
Richard Simmons workouts were great - & you know what Ashleigh, so are you. You did a really good job with the workout. I hope you enjoyed it. (Besides doing this workout just for this video it may be something you may want to keep up - unless you do other forms of exercise - besides housework, which is ALSO a workout when fully done. You can watch yourself & your stamina improve over time.)
I just wanted to point out to you, that even though Richard Simmons is a professional & was doing these workouts all the time, notice how even HE was sweating & then REALLY sweating towards the end. (Flush out all those nasty toxins for clearer skin & a clearer body.)
As for your upcoming trip away, I hope you have a great time.
Giving off the "Flashdance" vibes with the leg warmers lol
your mom is a styling genius, the look is amazing.
Yours is the first exercise video I've ever watched all the way through 😂
The hair 🙌🏻🙌🏻 This was the best tribute to Richard Simmons ❤🎉
The most shocking, to me, part of the video was right at the start. At 1:41 (or so) Ashleigh checked out of Walmart and put her purchased items into a plastic bag. My state has banned those plastic bags. All shoppers need to bring or purchase reusable bags or buy paper ones at 10 cents each. I about shit when I saw those plastic bags in the store. My wife and I have been bringing our own bags to the store for almost a decade, so the change was no big deal for us. But others were outraged! It was pretty funny to us.
I used to do these videos all the time as a teen in the 90's 🤣. I just loved him and his positive energy ❤️. Thanks for the memories.