A great man died in his home yesterday just up the road from me in Morro Bay, Ca. Jack LaLanne is often noted as the Godfather of Fitness. He paved the way for the amazing profession I am in. LaLanne celebrated his 95th birthday with the release of a new book titled, Live Young Forever. In the book, he discussed how he kept healthy and active well into his advanced age. Just take a look at the long list of accomplishments attributed to Lalanne: 1954 (age 40): swam the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, underwater, with 140 pounds (64 kg; 10 st) of equipment, including two air tanks. A world record. 1955 (age 41): swam from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco while handcuffed. When interviewed afterwards … Read entire article »