Jack La Lanne
Jack LaLanne, known as the 'Godfather of Fitness,' was a bodybuilder, fitness model, and personal trainer who produced his own coaching videos and pioneered exercise for the elderly and disabled. He was also known for his incredible feats of strength.
Bodybuilder
September 26, 1914
Libra
January 23, 2011
96
San Francisco, California
Jack LaLanne, often referred to as the “Godfather of Modern Fitness,” was a trailblazer in the fitness industry. He advocated for the advantages of regular exercise and a nutritious diet through his television program, ‘The Jack LaLanne Show,’ and penned books such as ‘The Jack LaLanne Way to Vibrant Health.’ As a licensed chiropractor, LaLanne emphasized the significance of preventive care. He created various exercise machines, including the inaugural leg extension machine. LaLanne was also renowned for his remarkable feats of strength and endurance, like swimming from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman’s Wharf while handcuffed.
A notable aspect of Jack LaLanne’s career was his production of a series of videos that provided virtual coaching for viewers, including the elderly and disabled, to exercise for strength and well-being. His accomplishments as a bodybuilder and his extraordinary feats of strength also earned him widespread recognition.
