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Even at 90 her appearances are vital, dynamic and life changing to people of all ages. Jack himself embraced vegetarianism, occasionally including fish in his diet.

Entrepreneurship and Inventions

After completing high school, Jack enrolled in Oakland Chiropractic College in San Francisco. With a doctorate degree in hand, he opened a gym in Oakland, which he later equipped with a range of his own invention of exercise machines.

LaLanne hosted a popular American television show called the Jack LaLanne Show. In 2009, at the age of 94, he underwent heart valve surgery, and he passed away on January 23, 2011, due to respiratory failure caused by pneumonia. Her years of experience combined with her contemporary business savvy provide an exclusive insight into Jack Lalanne as she answers everyones questions about her husband.

He studied pre-med in college, attended chiropractic college, and at age 21, opened the nation’s first modern health studio in Oakland, California. At 93, he is still in great shape, and serves on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Council on Physical Fitness.

“I can’t die,” he says, “it would ruin my image.”

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"Anything in life is possible if you make it happen"

Elaine is a sparkling, vivacious, motivational public speaker, known and loved by thousands for her warmth, and spontaneity, and personal inspiration to others toward a greater joy of living.

Her unique insight towards nutrition and staying in good physical condition is the reason Elaine commonly becomes a recurring guest at many places where she speaks. With infectious excitement, she paints a picture of the “YOU” that you want to be

Motivational Speaker
(1959-present)
Television Personality
(1948-present)
Health Expert
(1955-present)
Fitness Professional
(1955-present)

Jack LaLanne

The Godfather of Modern Fitness

Jack LaLanne (1914-2011) had millions of fans all over the world who followed his philosophy and benefited from his teachings.

A movement which kick started the fitness world as we know it today.

Jack LaLanne

The wife of Jack LaLanne, Elaine gives a first hand experience to the legacy and life of Jack and his goals to change the world.

In 1957 at the age of 43, he swam across the Golden Gate channel while towing a 2500-pound cabin cruiser.

In 1958 at the age of 44, he paddled 30 miles from the Farallon Islands to San Francisco shore in 9 hours 30 minutes.

In 1974 at the age of 60, he once again swam handcuffed and shackled towing a 1000-pound boat from Alcatraz Island to Fisherman's Wharf.

In 1975 at the age of 61, he swam the length of the Golden Gate Bridge underwater in a wetsuit for a second time handcuffed, shackled and towing a 1,000-pound boat

In 1976 at the age of 62, he swam one mile in Long Beach Harbor shackled and handcuffed while towing 13 boats with 76 people sitting onboard

In 1979 at the age of 65, he towed 65 boats weighed down with 6500 pounds in Lake Ashinoko near Tokyo, Japan while handcuffed and shackled.

In 1980 at the age of 66, he towed 10 boats with 77 people one mile in North Miami, Florida.

In 1984 at the age of 70, he towed handcuffed and shackled, 70 boats 1.5 miles with 70 people from the Queen’s Way Bridge in the Long Beach Harbor to the Queen Mary

In 1994 at the age of 80, he swam 1.5 miles handcuffed and shackled while towing 80 boats with 80 people from the Queensway Bay Bridge in the Long Beach Harbor to the Queen Mary

Awards

In 1992 at the age of 78, he received the Academy of Body Building and Fitness Award
In 1994 at the age of 80, he received the State of California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1996 at the age of 82, he received the Dwight D.

Eisenhower Fitness Award
In 1999 at the age of 85, he received the Spirit of Muscle Beach Award
In 2002 at the age of 88, he received his own star on the Hollywood Blvd. Elaine has invigorated the Jack LaLanne Power and Fusion Juicer infomercials and has made appearances on countless television programs such as The Today Show, The Early Show, Friends, Fox and Friends and Howard Stern.

Her presentations even include footage of some of his superhuman feats of strength!
Elaine LaLanne, she looks young, she acts young, and inspires her audience to be young at any age! However, even someone as healthy as Jack could not cheat death indefinitely. He was born in San Francisco, California, to parents Jennie and Jean LaLanne, who immigrated to the United States from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, France. She has worked as a producer, a host, a guest and a star over the years.

health and fitness expert

As a regular personality on the Jack LaLanne show Elaine spent over 50 years helping teach and motivate people to live a healthy and balanced life.

Impact Award

In 2008 at the age of 94, he was inducted into the California Hall of Fame, Parker Vision of Chiropractic Award, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities from the Southern California University of Health Sciences, receives the People of Vision Award from the RP International, receives the Heroes Humanity Award, and was inducted into the Gallery of Legends hosted by the World Acrobatics Society

In 2009 at the age of 95, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Club Industry.

He had an older brother named Norman, who nicknamed him François Jack. He is sometimes called "the godfather of fitness" and turned his life around after listening to a public lecture by Paul Bragg, a well-known nutrition speaker. At 90 she still hasn't slowed down and can still do full body push ups. As a solo speaker, Elaine was sponsored by Post Cereal promoting her program and her book, Dynastride, a walk and exercise program for all ages.