Jack LaLanne Death Photo

Jack LaLanne Death Photo: A family friend who died a few years back used to poke fun at my father's zest for healthy living. Now in his 70s, Dad works out nearly every day, eats pretty well and leads a demonstrably healthier life than his virtually chairbound, blogging son.

The friend, a doctor, loved to ask Dad what he planned to do with his "extra six months" of life?


Jack LaLanne had the answer. Living well has its own daily rewards. No matter how many years you're destined to spend on this planet, you'll be better off staying in shape.

Maybe you'll cheat death a little longer, but staving off frailty and living life vigorously, as LaLanne did, may be the surer return on your lifestyle investment.

He died of complications from pneumonia at his California home Sunday. He was 96. But his agent said he exercised right up until the end.

Long before fitness and healthy eating were fashionable, LaLanne led by example. "The only way you can hurt the body is not use it," he said. "Inactivity is the killer and, remember, it's never too late."
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/01/24/133176159/jack-lalanne-a-fitting-end-at-96

Jack LaLanne Death Photo

Jack LaLanne Dead

Jack LaLanne Dead

Fitness guru Jack LaLanne breathed his last on Jan.23 at his California residence due to respiratory failure caused from pneumonia. He was 96

LaLanne, who is widely referred to as "The Godfather of Fitness," had gained worldwide recognition for his success as a bodybuilder, and for his incredible cum extraordinary acts of strength and endurance.

Born September 26, 1914 in San Francisco LaLanne, admittedly, was addicted to sugar and junk foods during his childhood days. At age of 15, young LaLanne heard Paul Bragg speech on health and nutrition, which had such a powerful influence, and it motivated LaLanne to focus on his diet and exercise habits.

Later, he studied Henry Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body and concentrated on bodybuilding, chiropractic medicine, and weightlifting, something virtually unheard of in the 1930s.

In 1936, LaLanne opened his own health spa in Oakland, California, and dedicated his life to encouraging people to better themselves through exercise and fitness.

LaLanne had presented fitness and exercise advice on television for 34 years through his "The Jack LaLanne Show," which was the longest running television exercise program.

Among his various achievements, LaLanne at the age of 45, in 1959, had completed 1,000 pushups and 1,000 chin-ups in 1 hours and 22 minutes. In 1984 a 70-year-old LaLanne had himself handcuffed and shackled and towed 70 boats with 70 people from the Queen's Way Bridge in the Long Beach Harbor to the Queen Mary, 1 ½ miles.

Even in his 90s, LaLanne exercised two hours daily, consisting of 90 minutes of weightlifting and 30 minutes of swimming.

LaLanne, who is also recognized for his famous juicing machines, had credited his amazing health to his strict nature-made diet and his regular fitness routine.

In fact, his favorite motto is, "If man made it, don't eat it."

In 2009, he received Lifetime Achievement Award from Club Industry.

When asked about the difference between then and now, LaLanne said, "It is most gratifying for me to see that everything that I was preaching and advocating for over 75 years has come to fruition. Then I was a crackpot and a charlatan, today I am an authority... and believe me I can't die, it would ruin my image."
Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/104126/20110124/jack-lalanne-jack-lalanne-show-fitness-fitness-guru-fitness-pioneer-exercise.htm

Jack LaLanne Dead