Tamilee Webb

Tamilee Webb is an American fitness professional and creator of the Buns of Steel and Abs of Steel video series, which have sold more than 14 million copies. She also wrote Workouts for Dummies. Her videos have appeared on Billboard's video charts and her work is a The New York Times best seller.

Early life and education Webb grew up in Rio Dell, California.

Career Webb's released Buns of Steel, a fitness video focused on sculpting and strengthening the buttocks. The concept originated with fitness trainer Greg Smithey, who was only able to sell 114 copies of his videos. At the time, Webb was a professional body builder 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, she 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. In her subsequent series, she designed functional workouts to work on core muscles.

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

Personal life Webb likes to cycle, play tennis, and golf.

Filmography

1988–2000 Buns of Steel Lead role 1993 Thighs of Steel Lead role 1994 Building Tighter Assets Lead role 1994 Fit TV Cable Health Club Co-host 1990s ESPN Fitness Pros Co-host 1990s Fox Sports Body Squad Recurring cast

Awards

1992 Self Magazine Award Won 2008 National Fitness Hall of Fame Inducted Step Up Fitness Workout (1994) Defy Gravity Workout (2005)