Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Jack LaLanne (American Fitness Guru)

Jack LaLanne (1914–2011,) in full Jack François Henri LaLanne, was an American exercise and nutrition guru, television personality, and motivational speaker. He is widely considered the pioneer of the modern physical fitness movement.

Born in San Francisco to a French immigrant couple, LaLanne suffered from poor health and erratic behavior during childhood. Supposedly addicted to sugar, he grew into a skinny, anger-prone teenager. After meeting nutritionist Paul Bragg in 1929, LaLanne was inspired to quit dessert and restore his diet and health.

LaLanne opened one of the country’s first health clubs in 1936 and, with the advent of TV in 1061, started hosting The Jack LaLanne Show fitness program to spread his fitness- and nutrition-gospel. His show went into syndication 1959–85.

LaLanne appeared as a motivational speaker and on television, most notably in infomercials touting various products, including his popular Power Juicer blender. He celebrated his 95th birthday with the release of Live Young Forever (2009.)

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Remember this: your body is your slave; it works for you.
Jack LaLanne
Topics: Body

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