Jack LaLanne, the fitness guru, dead at age 96

Jack LaLanne, the original fitness guru, died Sunday, January 23, at age 96, at his home in Morro Bay, California. Apparently, Jack died of  respiratory failure due to pneumonia.

Jack LaLanne, 96, R.I.P.

Jack practiced what he preached nearly till the end of his life: exercising daily, eating healthy food and getting plenty of fresh ocean air.

The son of poor French immigrants, he was born in 1914 and grew up to become a sugar addict, he said. The turning point occurred one night when he heard a lecture by pioneering nutritionist Paul Bragg, who advocated the benefits of brown rice, whole wheat and a vegetarian diet. Paul Bragg told him "'Jack, you're a walking garbage can.”

Jack LaLanne credited fitness with transforming his life as a teen and he worked over the next eight decades to transform others' lives, too. Jack LaLanne hosted a popular workout show for several decades, opened a chain of gyms, and created a popular line of fruit juicers.

He was the original fitness guru who inspired television viewers to trim down, eat well and pump iron for decades before diet and exercise became a national obsession. He was a TV icon of fitness in the 1950s and 1960s, with regular shows featuring stretching, lifting, aerobics and more.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, two sons and a daughter

Favorite quotes by Jack LaLanne:

"The only way you can hurt the body is not use it. Inactivity is the killer and, remember, it's never too late."

"It's a lifestyle, it's something you do the rest of your life. How long are you going to keep breathing? How long do you keep eating? You just do it."

Edible Arrangements: healthy food and a great gift

Fruit bouquet by Edible Arrangement

If you want to wow you friends and family with something healthy, try FRUIT BOUQUET by the company, Edible Arrangements. Edible Arrangements has a fresh fruit bouquet to make any occasion special - from birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and client gifts.

Their bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit arranged in a variety of stunning displays. Customers can visit one of over 1,000 stores worldwide, order online or via phone. Each bouquet can be complemented with chocolate dipped fruit including dipped strawberries, dipped pineapple daisies, dipped banana slices, dipped Granny Smith apple wedges and more!  You can make every occasion special with Edible Arrangements.

-         Their chocolate dipped fruit and creatively designed fresh fruit arrangements are always fresh, and delicious.

-         Use all natural fruits which contain no any preservatives or additives.

-         Customer service  is available 7 days a week and hundreds of their retail stores are open 7 days a week, offering same day delivery every day.

-         They are open until 7pm on weekdays, 5pm Saturdays and are open on Sundays too.

-         There is something to please kids also, “Kids and Kids at Heart Collection by Edible Arrangements.”

-         Some of the stores, which are individually owned and operated, may even contain kosher certified product.

Edible Arrangement delivers

First Edible Arrangement store was opened in 1999. Currently, there are over 1009 locations operating or coming soon throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey, Hong Kong, Italy, Qatar and the Bahrain.

For more information, see

http://www.ediblearrangements.com/

1-877-363-7848      

RevAbs, Beachbody’s 90 days weight loss and fitness challenge

RevAbs from www.beachbody.com

Earlier this month, I came across an Ad in the Craigslist, Los Angeles looking for volunteers who want to get a lean, sexy, six pack Abs in just 90 days.

I responded to the Ad and, surprisingly, got a response three days later. I thought there would be hundreds of people interested and, since I noticed the ad three days later, I would not get any response. Anyway, it turned out the Ad was placed by Santa Monica based fitness products marketing company, BEACHBODY.

They asked me for more personal physical and lifestyle information and then I was invited for a meeting on Monday, December 13, 2010 in a Santa Monica office. There were a number of people but none of them looked extremely overweight or out of shape. Meeting was almost like an audition. It required filling questionnaire on paper followed by seeing three people in a room, in front of a camera. They took a few pictures of me without shirt and asked a few questions about my diet and why I want to participate in the program. The meeting was video taped.

The workout will start on January 10 and the program will last 90 days. Those selected will be notified. I don’t know whether I will be selected because I, although not muscular, am in a descent, active shape already and may not be a good case subject. However, if possible, I will still follow the program and report its outcome in 90 days.

The details of the Ad were as follows:

Want to SHRED YOUR ABS and get a lean, sexy, SIX PACK IN JUST 90 days? (Santa Monica)
Date: 2010-12-03, 3:49PM PST

Attention, Men, Women, Couples (athletes, former athletes, couch potatoes). We are looking for REAL people (not actors) because you are going to get REAL results.
This is your once in a lifetime opportunity to literally TRANSFORM YOUR ABS (AND YOUR BODY) working out with a top fitness program that has proven results!

You can finally get those washboard abs that you will be PROUD TO SHOW OFF and get that FLAT LEAN Stomach you haven’t been able to achieve in the past. Plus, LOSE POUNDS AND INCHES ALL OVER YOUR entire BODY AT THE SAME TIME!

We are looking for FUN and ENERGETIC MEN AND WOMEN from the ages of 26 – 60 to participate in this incredible opportunity! This training program is FREE to select qualified participants. That’s right – FREE DAILY FITNESS TRAINING and FREE DELICIOUS FOOD DELIVERY!

You will receive a delicious protein shake in the morning, 2 healthy meals a day plus 2 snacks everyday for 90 days!
This is a real workout program that requires effort! Participants must be:

* Highly motivated and dedicated!
* Willing to change their current lifestyle with a brand-new, healthy and innovative program
* Attend 5 mandatory fitness classes per week at a location in Santa Monica, CA – you must attend ONE class per day Monday through Friday at one of the following times:

7:00 – 8:00 am
12:30 – 1:30 pm
5:30 – 6:30 pm

You must work out at home using a DVD on a weekend day each week.
* Follow the nutrition guidelines (including supplements) and delivery meal service.
* MUST be willing and available to be interviewed for a direct response TV commercial on dates the week of March 28th.

Camera shy need not apply!

Interested applicants please send a recent photo of yourself in street clothes (shot from head to toe) as well as some info about you and why you should be considered for this excellent opportunity. Please leave a number where you can be reached for a brief phone interview.

If you are committed to changing your abs, your body and your life…we want to hear from you today!!
Location: Santa Monica
Compensation: We cannot compensate testimonials but the value of the package: $2100 in free food PLUS $1500 in training for 90 days!

-------------------

FYI

Beachbody, based in Santa Monia, creator of the nation's most popular in-home fitness and weight loss solutions, was founded in 1998 by Beachbody, LLC, of Los Angeles. Beachbody's many programs—including P90X®, Slim in 6®, INSANITY®, Turbo Jam®, Hip Hop Abs®, Body Gospel®, Yoga Booty Ballet®, Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2®, and ChaLEAN Extreme®—combine challenging DVD-based home fitness programs with easy-to-follow diet guidelines, superior nutritional supplements, and an unparalleled online support system. Offering the most innovative, results-oriented programs and skilled, motivational trainers, Beachbody's core purpose is to help people achieve their goals and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life.

http://www.beachbody.com/