Weekend Explorer- Jack LaLanne- Muscle Beach Workout, Santa Monica

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Published 2011-01-24
Icon, mentor, and friend Jack LaLanne died today at the age of 96. He was the father of the modern fitness culture opening his first gym in 1936. His athletic feats were many. At 43, he did 1,000 push-ups in 23-minutes on the show "You Asked for It". If he wasn't telling a joke, he only spoke words of encouragement to acquaintances and strangers alike. I have a signed picture from this interview that has hung in my room since 2002. Jack says in part, "Anything in life is possible, make it happen". Words to live by! God bless you Jack!!
All Comments (21)
  • @Rahul-tc1nx
    I got a new role model in my life.... Jack Lalanne... It's sad that I knew about him now .... Oh damn... His energy and lifestyle was so fascinating 😍😍
  • @markinnes4264
    he was 88 here. He looks better than just about everybody of any age now.
  • @bishopaz
    Jack is only gone physically. He still inspires today through his video`s, like this.
  • @ElectedOfficial1
    He helped me so much in 1972 after I gave birth to my daughter. I was back in shape totally within one year! If not for him I would not know how important exercise really is. I am 69 years old and I work out every day. Thank you Jack! I will miss you.
  • @oiler62
    One of my first TV memories was watching my dad workout while watching Jack LaLanne in the mid 60's. Quite an iconic stud all these years.
  • @user-hp6pj4sy3k
    Jack states in this video he began working out at 15 years old. He passed away at 96, and was known to have been performing his daily exercise routine the day before he died. That's 80+ years of consistent training folks. I bet he could count on one hand the days he took for rest.
  • @thomasburke9531
    I have studied this mans life and philosophie. He is the father of fitness. His believes and teaching were well ahead of his time.
  • @WeekendExplorer
    I totally agree. It's also important to point out that Michael Phelps and other athletes have the benefit of years of training research to improve themselves. Jack, on the other hand, had to make it up as he went along. Jack was a true pioneer!
  • @joefenstenblow
    A wonderful human being! He was full of positivity and love and made people feel good about themselves and positive about their futures!
  • @tek6423
    In 1961 or so, 7 yr old Tommy was up early watching Saturday morning TV. The cartoons weren’t very good, so I tuned in to Jack Lalanne. Fascinating. He told me that everybody should be up and active! He said that if mom of dad were sleeping in, I should go wake them so they could enjoy the show and work out with him. I did so, Dad just laughed, snorted, and rolled over and returned to his slumber.
  • @stan4now
    Save and play this video, often. The Man is a Legend. These are powerful words of wisdom in taking care of our body. Every time I work out I say a prayer of thanks. My mom made my brothers and I exercise to Jack LaLanne after we made fun of her. I always feel better working out to his videos to this day, over 60 years later. That and following his Bragg's diet. No Sugar. Eat Your Vegetables. It really is how we can make ". . .make it happen."
  • @June28July
    Jack Lalanne! An inspiration to us all!
  • @JukeHighwalker
    Look at that punch he threw at 88. Amazing physical specimen...
  • @photonpar
    ...A true apostle for fitness !!! R I P my hero !!
  • @ironmandave3000
    I grew up with Jack. Well, my grandmother used to watch Jack on TV.... So I watched Jack on TV. RIP to one of the greatest of all time.
  • @f.m.r.1437
    Jack was the best. His wife, Elaine, too. RIP dear Jack and Elaine, you keep on being fabulous.
  • @bgt2848
    Anyone who is a true fitness enthusiast will see this man. Instantly know who he is and bow before him like a god