Slimmons exercise studio, just south of Santa Monica Blvd. right near the Beverly Hills Civic Center, has brought fitness education to scores of people since 1974. From its inception, Slimmons has been a magnet for people drawn to positive energy. Owner Richard Simmons workouts are do-able by all ages, shapes and sizes. Classes consist of a cardio warm-up and stretches, leading to dancing to all kinds of great music, more stretching and finally weight toning, push-ups and sit-ups. Saturdays are reserved for Project Me, where Richard shares success stories from his many years of teaching.