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When fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne died last week, he left behind a legacy that would live forever. He inspired many to exercise and lead a healthy life. LaLanne taught us that if we don’t use it, we are going to lose it, convincing people to work out no matter how old they were.“The only way you can hurt the body is not use it,” LaLanne liked to say. “Inactivity is the killer and, remember, it’s never too late.” These famous quotes got people off the couches and into the gyms. It’s that kind of inspiration that made LaLanne a trusted authority in many homes.
The famous fitness guru began his crusade in 1936 when he opened the country’s first gyms in Oakland, CA. Back then, doctors were skeptical about weight-lifting and strenuous workouts. But LaLanne practiced what he preached. He told people that the turning point in his life was when he was a teenager and attended a lecture by a nutritionist Paul Bragg. Bragg advocated the benefits of brown rice, whole wheat and a vegetarian diet. Bragg’s words made an impact on LaLanne and he immediately started working out every day, using weights and swimming, along with eating a wholesome healthy diet. It changed his life and he believed in helping others change theirs.
He lived a “thin” life his entire life and was an inspiration to many. What made LaLanne unique is that he never focused on quick fixes and never promised shortcuts; instead he stressed the basics of plain old hard work.
“It’s a lifestyle, something you do the rest of your life,” LaLanne would say. He didn’t believe in any gimmicks, he didn’t wear fancy clothes, and used no celebrity spokespeople. But his words, “You can do it! Get up on your feet!” made people believe that they could. Because for LaLanne, being unfit was equal to being unfit in life. And feeling guilty about not working out was a good thing.
The famous fitness guru began his crusade in 1936 when he opened the country’s first gyms in Oakland, CA. Back then, doctors were skeptical about weight-lifting and strenuous workouts. But LaLanne practiced what he preached. He told people that the turning point in his life was when he was a teenager and attended a lecture by a nutritionist Paul Bragg. Bragg advocated the benefits of brown rice, whole wheat and a vegetarian diet. Bragg’s words made an impact on LaLanne and he immediately started working out every day, using weights and swimming, along with eating a wholesome healthy diet. It changed his life and he believed in helping others change theirs.
He lived a “thin” life his entire life and was an inspiration to many. What made LaLanne unique is that he never focused on quick fixes and never promised shortcuts; instead he stressed the basics of plain old hard work.
“It’s a lifestyle, something you do the rest of your life,” LaLanne would say. He didn’t believe in any gimmicks, he didn’t wear fancy clothes, and used no celebrity spokespeople. But his words, “You can do it! Get up on your feet!” made people believe that they could. Because for LaLanne, being unfit was equal to being unfit in life. And feeling guilty about not working out was a good thing.
He came into our homes through his “Jack LaLanne Show” he hosted on TV for over 30 years and taught us how to enjoy our workouts. For years he was called the “godfather” of the fitness movement because of how many people followed in his footsteps and believed in what he said.
Until the very end, LaLanne was fit and mobile, and even though he is no longer with us, his ideas will never die.
Thanks for everything Jack!
Until the very end, LaLanne was fit and mobile, and even though he is no longer with us, his ideas will never die.
Thanks for everything Jack!
Mr. America Jason Kozma
Boot Camp Santa Monica
310-772-5105
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