RIP Jack Lalanne

died at 96...I remember him on tv 40 years ago doing his exercise show.

Me too with his wife.

Was he the one who said "I was a 96-pound weakling" before demonstrating his bodybuilding techniques?

Jack was one of my heroes. A true pioneer who demonstrated that exercise and healthy diet is the fountain of youth.

He was in great shape physical wise up until the past year or two.

May he rest in peace. His wife is still alive, correct?

He was still lifting weights at age 90. Damn !

I joined his Bally Total Fitness chain 17 years ago and am still a member today....one of very few. That chain has gone to hell - but 20 years ago it was all the rage. If I'm still lifting weights at 70 I'll be greatful =)

Sue,
I think that was Charles Atlas. He has ads for his program on the back page of comic book. One panel would show the "weakling" getting sand kicked in his face on the beach. The next panel (after completing the Atlas program) would show the "ex weakling" overpowering the bully.

Good Luck!
Ric at Joes

________________Charles Atlas _______________________________Jack LaLanne________________________

Me too. I use to exercise w/ my Mom on the living rooom floor to his 1/2 hour B&W TV show.
Giggled during the fanny bump/shimmy across the floor..teehee
Later in life, I worked at a book store and got to meet the daughter of "Dr. Bragg" who taught Jack about eating raw and healthy diet.
I was eating very clean and drinking distilled water for YEARS.

RIP and God Bless you for bring so much to so many.
a good man indeed.

Thanks, Ric. I had those 2 guys confused.