Bess Motta (born February 10, 1958) is an American actress, singer, choreographer, and exercise instructor best known for her work on the Canadian produced television series, The :20 Minute Workout which aired for two seasons in 1983 and 1984.
Motta was born in Woodland Hills, California. She has been credited with putting TV aerobics on the map, and has been called the "Aerobics queen of the 1980s", having become a fitness advocate after returni...
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Bess Motta (born February 10, 1958) is an American actress, singer, choreographer, and exercise instructor best known for her work on the Canadian produced television series, The :20 Minute Workout which aired for two seasons in 1983 and 1984.
Motta was born in Woodland Hills, California. She has been credited with putting TV aerobics on the map, and has been called the "Aerobics queen of the 1980s", having become a fitness advocate after returning from England 30 pounds overweight. She was perhaps considered the star of the show; often acknowledged as the leader of the group, and was also the public's favorite because of her spunk, high energy and enthusiasm. She was also known for her singing while she counted down during the workout.
Bess and fellow exerciser, Arlaine Wright, were the two main teachers on the show, (although Nicole Nardini and Anne "Annie" Schumacher also led classes on various days) and both women, along with Anne and Leslie Smith, were featured in both seasons of...
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