Jack LaLanne

Francois Henri “Jack” LaLanne was an American fitness, exercise, and nutrition expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of Fitness” and the “First Fitness Superhero”. He described himself as being a “sugarholic” and a “junk food junkie” until he was age 15. He also had behavioral problems, but “turned his life around” after listening to a public lecture about the benefits of good nutrition by health food pioneer Paul Bragg. During his career, he came to believe that the country’s overall health depended on the health of its population, and referred to physical culture and nutrition as “the salvation of America”. (Source + full bio)

Quote Author: Jack LaLanne, Nationality: American, Sex: Male

Profession(s) | Exercise Expert | Fitness Expert | Motivational Speaker | Nutrition Expert | 

Born: September 26, 2014, Died: January 23, 2011

Francois Henri “Jack” LaLanne was an American fitness, exercise, and nutrition expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of Fitness” and the “First Fitness Superhero”. He described himself as being a “sugarholic” and a “junk food junkie” until he was age 15. He also had behavioral problems, but “turned his life around” after listening to a public lecture about the benefits of good nutrition by health food pioneer Paul Bragg. During his career, he came to believe that the country’s overall health depended on the health of its population, and referred to physical culture and nutrition as “the salvation of America”. (Source + full bio)