Jack LaLanne

A true icon in the fitness world, a pioneer of fitness for athletes and women, one of the most lively energetic people probably in the whole world; Mr. Jack Lalanne died this past Sunday. I just found out today and I must admit, I cried. I found Mr. LaLanne's videos of his 30 year running fitness show on youtube early in 2010. I was immediately hooked on it. He was a firecracker right up till the end. Such energy and vitality, truly practicing what he preached when it came to health and fitness. He inspired many and will continue to do so including me and my family.

I can hardly write anything, I am so in shock and very sad that this man is gone. I pray he rests in peace. I cannot write anything worthy, I cannot get my brain around it that it is real. I know he was 96, I know for most people waking in the AM may be a surprise at that age but I fully expected him to live to well over a hundred.

My heart goes out to his lovely wife, his children and to everyone who, like me, looks up to him so. I'll keep watching his old TV show online and I hope you check it out too, especially if you never have. His energy is contagious and I want you to catch it.

We should all go do as many jumping jacks as we can muster in his honor. Rest in peace Jack, you will be sorely missed.

http://www.jacklalanne.com/

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70N0JQ20110124

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