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Guide Note:
Jack LaLanne is a nutrition and fitness pioneer. He founded what came to be known as the chain of Bally Total Fitness clubs.He celebrated his 95th birthday on September 26, 2009.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: September 26, 1914 in San Francisco, California
- Full name: Francois Henri LaLanne
- Opened America's first health club in 1936
- Hosted first television exercise program, The Jack LaLanne Show for 34 years
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 7000 Hollywood Blvd
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Life and Career
Jack LaLanne was born in San Francisco, California. When he reached the age of fifteen he was impressed by a speech given by Paul Bragg on fitness and decided to devote himself to living a healthy lifestyle and working out.LaLanne originally planned on practicing chiropractic therapy but soon decided to open his own health spa. This quickly turned into over 200 health clubs all across the United States during the 1980s. The name of these health clubs ultimately changed to Bally Total Fitness.
LaLanne is no longer involved with the running or management of any of the Bally's gyms, but he continues to work out and lift weights.
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Jack LaLanne on Amazon
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Jack La Lanne's Glamour Stretcher Time (Record) - $9.50
A classic 1959 record by the indomitable Jack LaLanne, the housewives' TV Fitness Icon of the age!Amazon
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Jack Lalanne's JLSS Power Juicer Deluxe Electric Juicer, Stainless/Black - $149.99
The Power Juicer Deluxe has all the best selling qualities of our classic juicer. Its new stainless finish and updated features add elegance to any kitchen. The high performance in...Amazon
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Jack LaLanne Questions
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Jack LaLanne Timeline
- September 26, 1914: Born
- 1936: Opened America's first health club (with health food store and juice bar)
- 1950: Performed 1,033 pushups in 23 minutes on You Asked for It
- 1951: Debut of first television exercise program, The Jack LaLanne Show
- 1955: Named Professional Mr. America
- 1984: Swam across Long Beach harbor in shackles and handcuffs, pulling 70 boats with 70 people each
- 1992: Academy of Body Building and Fitness Award
- 1994: State of California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1996: Dwight D. Eisenhower Fitness Award
- 1999: Spirit of Muscle Beach Award
- 2002: Star on the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame
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@tristasutter thx Trista...everybody's "so" into healthy these days, I thought this would be easier. Jack Lalanne's is recommended a lot.
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http://twitpic.com/rd09g Just made some delicious fresh squeezed orange and tangerine juice w the jack lalanne juicer. So yum
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@LouisVanAmstel ...will do...so far many have enthusiastically referred Jack Lalanne's....I need one that will do right by the greens!
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Check this video out -- Jack LaLanne Tribute- "Father Of Fitness" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kZgS1JstUQ
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“Your body is your most priceless possession; you've go to take care of it!” Jack Lalanne
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