Fitness guru Jack LaLanne died at age 96 in Morro Bay, Calif., of respiratory failure due to pneumonia.
LaLanne brought fitness to America with his workout show in the 1950s to the ’70s. He demonstrated exercises that used no special equipment, just a chair and a towel. He popularized working out in the home so that more people could participate.
LaLanne was also a friend to USA Gymnastics and was part of the morning fitness activities at the 2007 Visa Championships in San Jose, Calif. LaLanne brought his fitness expertise to gymnastics professionals and San Jose residents. …
Jack’s best line at that competition:
“I can’t die. It would ruin my reputation.”
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