80s Fitness Stars Then vs Now

Paula Abdul - Then

After the Jackson family discovered Paul Abdul's talent for singing and dancing, she soon went on to choreograph intense workout videos. She also choreographed some of the most prominent pop stars' music videos. She worked closely with Janet Jackson, and produced "Paula Abdul's Get Up and Dance!"

Paula Abdul - Now

Paula Abdul was a main judge on "American Idol" from 2002 to 2009, and later went on to judge "The X Factor," "Live to Dance," and "So You Think You Can Dance Australia." She was given the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 for her works in the choreography world. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.