Jack LaLanne
PMP Network Presents
Jack LaLanne, known for his fitness TV shows and for opening the nation's first health club, continues to advocate for health and wellness. At 85, he focuses on promoting fitness for seniors and raising awareness about medical issues affecting them.
Jack LaLanne
About Jack LaLanne
Jack LaLanne founded the modern physical fitness movement in America. He opened a health club in Oakland in 1936 and hosted The Jack LaLanne Show, a long-running syndicated fitness television program. LaLanne invented early bodybuilding machines and designed equipment still used in gyms. He later created and marketed the power juicer and made guest appearances on programs including The Ed Sullivan Show.
In this interview
- Discussed promoting fitness for seniors at age 85
- Talked about raising awareness for medical problems affecting senior citizens
- Described as the godfather of fitness in the country
Since this interview
Jack LaLanne died on January 23, 2011, at age 96 at his home in Morro Bay, California.
