Tamilee Webb Explained

Tamilee Webb
Birth Date:9 October 1958
Birth Place:Rio Dell, United States
Nationality:American
Occupation:Fitness expert, author
Known For:Starring in Buns of Steel series, hosting ESPN & Fox Fitness, and writing Workouts for Dummies

Tamilee Webb (born October 9, 1958) is an American fitness professional, best known for revolutionizing home workouts with her popular Buns of Steel and Abs of Steel video series, which have sold more than 14 million copies[1] and for writing Workouts for Dummies. Her videos have appeared on Billboard's video charts[2] and her work is considered a best seller by The New York Times.[3]

Early life and education

Tamilee Webb was born on October 9, 1958[4] and she grew up in Rio Dell, California. Webb has a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a master's degree in Exercise Science from California State University, Chico's College of Communication and Education in 1996.[5]

Career

Webb's career skyrocketed in 1988 with the release of Buns of Steel, a fitness video focused on sculpting and strengthening the buttocks.[6] The concept originated with fitness trainer Greg Smithey, who was only able to sell 114 copies of his videos.[7] At the time, Webb was a professional body builder[8] working at the Golden Door spa and cruise ship as a fitness instructor when she was hired for the lead role. Over the next two decades released over two dozen fitness shows similar to the Buns of Steel, Abs of Steel, and Thighs of Steel series which sold more than 14 million copies. The videos were often able to be ordered direct, allowing one to work out at home.[9] In her subsequent series, she designed functional workouts to cork on core muscles.[10] [11]

In the late 1990s, Webb expanded her business ventures by starting a chain of fitness-focused eateries called Eden in 1996[12] and authoring Workouts for Dummies.[13] In the mid-2010s, her work remained influential in the press as the fitness space continued its rise to prominence.[14] [15] As of 2024, she remains active in the fitness space.[16]

Personal life

Webb is known to cycle, play tennis, and play golf.[17] [18] [19]

Filmography

YearsTitleRole
1988–2000Buns of SteelLead role
1992–1994Abs of SteelLead role[20]
1993Thighs of SteelLead role[21]
1994Building Tighter AssetsLead role[22]
1994Fit TV Cable Health ClubCo-host[23] [24]
1990sESPN Fitness ProsCo-host[25]
1990sFox Sports Body SquadRecurring cast
Webb has also appeared on television shows such as NBC's The Today Show.[26]

Awards

YearsNominationResult
1992Self Magazine AwardWon[27]
2008National Fitness Hall of FameInducted

Books

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-06-13 . Meet Tamilee Webb Fitness & Health Expert. Best known for my BUNS OF STEEL VIDEOS SERIES. – SHOUTOUT LA . 2024-10-03 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Behind the Buns of Steel . 2024-10-03 . EW.com . en.
  3. News: Nichols . Peter . 1993-09-03 . The mother of fitness tapes offers three more . . 79.
  4. Web site: Tamilee Webb . 2024-10-03 . Who's Dated Who?.
  5. Web site: CSU, Chico Distinguished Alumni – Chico State Alumni Association . 2024-10-03 . . en.
  6. Smithey, Greg. Buns of Steel, Home Video Release, 1987.
  7. News: Radke . Heather . 2022-12-11 . The Odd Fitness Genius Behind Buns of Steel . 2024-10-03 . Slate . en-US . 1091-2339.
  8. News: Goldberg . Leslie . 1986-10-25 . Pumping rubber for a firmer, fitter you . . 11.
  9. News: Kaufman . Joanne . 1987-08-16 . Home Video Exercise . . 26.
  10. Web site: Tamilee Webb Tighter Assets Weight Loss DVD . 2024-10-03 . Total Fitness DVDs . en.
  11. Web site: Braff . Danielle . Newspapers . Tribune . 2012-08-08 . Stepping up your game . 2024-10-03 . Chicago Tribune . en-US.
  12. Glowka . Wayne . Lester . Brenda K. . Fedeli . Amedeo . Hendrix . Keith . Jackson . LIsa . Scott . Elijah . Sirmans . John M. . Upton . Traci P. . 1999 . Among the New Words . American Speech . 74 . 2 . 203–224 . 455578 . 0003-1283.
  13. News: 1998-03-03 . Giving 'dummies' a leg up . New York Daily News . 45.
  14. News: Ellin . Abby . 2007-11-01 . I'm Sorry but You're Spinning on My Machine . The New York Times.
  15. News: Griffith . Erin . 2018-09-06 . Silicon Valley Jumps Into the Fitness Business, and It Will Cost You . The New York Times.
  16. Web site: Raquel Welch – Now - '80s Fitness Stars: Where Did They End Up? . 2024-10-03 . Herald Weekly . en.
  17. News: Rodriguez . June . 1995-09-10 . 'Buns' guru carries superhero schedule . . E-5.
  18. News: Zaslow . Jeffrey . 1995-07-01 . Get off your couch . Nappa Valley Register . 42.
  19. Web site: Landman . Beth . 2017-09-15 . Why Hollywood's Top Plastic Surgeons Are Saying "We'll Fix It in Post" . 2024-10-03 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  20. Web site: Mankani . Sneha . 2020-05-14 . Five '90s workout videos you have to try this week, because remember video tapes? . 2024-10-03 . Vogue . en-IN.
  21. Book: Webb, Tamilee . Thighs of Steel . 1993 . Parade videos . en.
  22. Book: Webb . Tamilee . Tamilee Webb's Step Up Fitness Workout . Arneson . D. J. . 1994 . Workman Pub. . 978-1-56305-491-4 . en.
  23. News: 1996-11-12 . The rocking ab machine that does so much . . 185.
  24. News: 1997-06-15 . Fitness, Health and Nutrition 24 Hours a Day . . 225.
  25. Web site: National Fitness Hall of Fame . 2024-10-03 . National Fitness Hall of Fame.
  26. News: Staff . 1994-09-17 . Crowning 'Miss America' for 74th Time . . F10.
  27. Web site: Sports Motivational Speakers Agent Direct Sportslink - Direct Sportslink Sports . 2024-10-03 . Tamilee Webb Sports Motivational Speakers Agent Direct Sportslink — Direct Sportslink Sports Celebrity Website Designs Official Athlete Websites . en.
  28. Book: Webb . Tamilee . Tamilee Webb's Original Rubber Band Workout . Houston . Julie . 1985-12-12 . Workman . 978-0-89480-056-6 . en.
  29. Book: Webb, Tamilee . Workouts For Dummies . 1998-12-28 . John Wiley & Sons . 978-0-7645-5124-6 . en.
  30. Book: Webb, Tamilee . Tamilee Webb's Defy Gravity Workout . 2005 . Fair Winds . 978-1-61059-514-8 . en.

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