The Godfather of fitness, Jack Lalanne lifetime Tribute

     Today the fitness industry is filled with a mass amount of fitness guru's, nutrition specialists, training experts, also commercial products stated to get you six pack abs, toned gluteus and thighs, diet pills, miracle pills, miracle drinks, etc. However there was a day when one man informed the whole nation. One man with a passion that he diligently pursued. His name was Jack Lalanne, and he lived, ate, and breathed what he preached, and that was fitness. Yet I would like to say that he was so far ahead of his time in his philosophies and entrepreneurial ways that what he was preaching was modern day wellness. He spoke of mental health, physical health, nutritional health, attitude, and all the fantastic elements that make up the wellness sphere of improving ones quality of life that he had to be ahead of the curve every step of the way. So I believe we all owe a great thanks to Mr. Lalanne who provided us with the Jumping "Jacks", opened the first health spa and Coed health club, and developed the cable/pulley machines  we use everyday. Jack was one of my heroes due to his true passion to teach and inspire others to be better than they were yesterday, to really live and fuel that life with exercise and good nutrition that is why he is one of my heroes, the Godfather of fitness Jack Lalanne.

  

     Jack was a great asset not just to the fitness and nutrition community but to society as well, he was an innovator, a leader, and great family man...my hats off to you sir! Jack Lalanne recently passed away at the ripe age of 96, where he was still in seemingly great shape for his age. I'm extremely sad about this because since I first heard about Jack when I was a young buck in the industry I made it a life goal to meet him, now I never will. Now we can relive his genius and be inspired through the recovered videos from his television show to keep us fit, firm, and live long! Rest in eternal health Jack. Heres to you!

       

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_lalanne
http://www.jacklalanne.com/jacks-adventures