At BOOTCAMP 619, I often tell people that if it’s man-made, don’t eat it. That is an idea I borrow from the greatest fitness guru of all time, Jack LaLanne. Known as “The Godfather of Fitness,” LaLanne was not only a successful bodybuilder and television personality, but also a nutrition expert and accomplished chiropractor. These are all things which were unheard of in his day.Jack LaLanne was born in 1914 in San Francisco. He often tells people that as a child her was addicted to sugar and junk foods. After learning about the affects of good nutrition on the body back in the 1930’s, he opened his own health spa in Oakland. He designed the world’s first leg extension machine and Smith Machin, which are now standards in the modern fitness industry. By the 1980’s he had over 200 heath clubs which were eventually bought by Bally Total Fitness.
The Jack LaLanne Show is the longest running fitness how in history, beginning as a local show and eventually ending up in syndication. LaLanne has also published numerous books and appeared in many films. Throughout his fitness career, he has performed countless daring acts, such as swimming channels while handcuffed or pulling boats weighing tons – some of these even later in life.
Jack LaLanne was born in 1914 and still continues to workout for hours every day. He is a model of fitness that we can all follow. He has demonstrated at 95 years old that fitness and even weight training are not just for the young, but are an important part of life at any age!
Come in to BOOTCAMP 619 to see how you can begin your life-long fitness journey today!
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