Bodybuilder and Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne died on January 24th, 2011 from respiratory failure caused by pneumonia. He was 96.If there is a person who has more influence on the world of fitness and bodybuilding than Jack LaLanne, his name must be Weider. The fact is the many things of fitness we now take for granted were inventions and innovations created by Jack. Jumping Jacks, 'Getting Jacked', weight machines with plates, nutrition plans, the first health club and juicing are all connected to this one of kind man who had his own fitness show from 1951 to 1985 (That's 34 years). Even in old age his feats of strength astounded many the most compelling was on his 70th birthday when he swam a mile with two boats full of seventy people shackled to him. I remember watching the news about it, I was 15 at the time.
His influence on me is greater that original news story I saw. His line that those that are healthy 'have more options for life and better quality of life' sticks with me to this day. It was philosophy he lived and sold most of his life. His early day pictures during his bodybuilding days give the classic physique that in many ways is still sought after by many including myself.
Thanks Jack -- You were a great American that will be missed.
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