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Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 17:48 For those of you who don't know who this man is, he is theeee Father of Fitness, and has been sharing and teaching his whole life. He's now in his 90's and still brimming with vitality. Here are some video clips from way back in the 50's. All sound advice, all delivered with his signature passion, and to me, just a damn beautiful thing. Enjoy. Jack, on happiness. Jack, on sugar. Doing ONE HANDED FINGERTIP PUSH-UPS. Awesome. Here's a nice article about him written recently. peace, All, and happy sweating! M.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 17:50 Just a tag with a quote from him that I think is plum WONDERFUL, "These are the good ole days.", indeed.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 18:01 Thanks, Minu! These are just GREAT
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 18:05 He's just the cutest! I just watched him on a talk show from last year and he answered to, "What's the secret of long life?" with, "Clean thoughts and dirty girls". Heheheh! He's still so incredibley SPUNKY, and STILL doing pull-ups, thankyouverymuch. Pure inspiration.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 18:07 I had to come back, I can't wipe the smile off my face! He really is an inspiration, and fun!
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 18:09 I'm a major fan. Meeting him would be one major gift. I actually teared up watching him take the stage, (to a standing ovation), in the interview on that talk show. Go JACK.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 18:12 Another vid for the tricep fans. NIIIIIIIIIIIICE.
Dan Jones traineo Fanatic Posts: 175 Dan Jones Music fanatic (like my "Korny" picture?), video game industry VP. Losing my final 80 pounds and feelling great!	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 18:14 - Edited by: misterlose I used to watch him while growing up in New Jersey. My dad used to do some exercises while watching him... Yeah, the good old (innocent) days. Boy, I wish the world would get back to old fashioned values and stop the violence and crime...
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 18:32 K, I'm outta control today but I just love this stuff--and I love dogs, so check out Jack and his Happy pooch. Sidenote, I didn't realize that Jack coined the Gangster term, "dog", before, heheh...
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 18:40 LOL
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 26 Feb 2008 20:58 I really like that dog he had, super-cute. I just introduced my hub to Mr. Lalanne's vids as he hadn't heard of him until recently and I hope it serves as one more piece in the ole fire under the arse puzzle, heheh...
Itadaki Mouse Fitness Guru Posts: 813 Itadaki Mouse "Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that." -- said the White Queen to Alice in Through the Looking Glass	# Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:03 Quoting: Minu I just watched him on a talk show from last year and he answered to, "What's the secret of long life?" with, "Clean thoughts and dirty girls". That was the Jimmy Kimmel show, and Youtube has that too. It's not just that he's fit, but he has that old school charm and natural wit and eloquence that you just don't see much of anymore.
suesue t Fitness Guru Posts: 673 suesue t The skateboarder is via my 13 year old son. I am very computer challenged. I asked him to find a picture... this is what I got. Very fitting as I am leaping into better shape!!!	# Posted: 27 Feb 2008 06:28 Wow! that "happy people" clip is priceless.... should be required for all on the treadmill of acquiring more and more. I remember growing up with him too!! Thanks Minu, great stuff!
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 27 Feb 2008 09:44 - Edited by: Minu My pleasure, Suesue, and lucky YOU to have grown up with that kind of positivity. Itada, amen to THAT. I'm so glad I found these clips on you tube, and as for Mr. Kimmel, perhaps he will be inspired to de-dough-ify his own waistline/lifeline?
Dean Grimshawe Fitness Guru Posts: 1177 Dean Grimshawe I work as a Health and Fitness Coach in England. I am looking to network with dedicated athletes and grow my knowledge in this area. Check out what I do at www.warriorcoaching.co.uk	# Posted: 27 Feb 2008 12:56 Thanks for the post Minu!! After being inspired by your thread I spent a good while yesterday evening surfing you tube and checking out more of his clips as well as some very influential characters. What a great thing youtube is!!! My only confusion has been how nobody I seem to know has ever heard of Jack Lalanne????? Hello!!!!!!!! Where has everyone been??????? He's hardly new on the scene?????!!!! What a guy. All those advances in research and technology and he was living his principles in those days.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 27 Feb 2008 13:15 You're most welcome, Dean. And while Mr. Lalanne was obviously known in the U.S. and likely parts of Canada, both you and my hub are testiment to how, (sadly), his word didn't spread 'cross the pond much at all over the years. I have no doubt that with the grande aid of the Net and sites like youtube, he's about to enjoy a kind of a re-birth. Here's hoping so. (I can just see you now, Dean, giving those fingertip-one-handed push-ups a go over there! )
Dean Grimshawe Fitness Guru Posts: 1177 Dean Grimshawe I work as a Health and Fitness Coach in England. I am looking to network with dedicated athletes and grow my knowledge in this area. Check out what I do at www.warriorcoaching.co.uk	# Posted: 27 Feb 2008 14:06 I hop you can't, my first attempts were embarrassing. It's given me a target to aim for though.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 27 Feb 2008 14:08 Heheh! Well, he IS on the short side, which gives him an edge. If that's any consolation...
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 29 Feb 2008 09:09 Just a bumper for anyone who might need some extra fuel in the ole inspiration-tank...
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 19:37 And weekend bump for the weekend surfers. (Thanks to Splint's mentioning him ; )... YAY, JACK.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 20:55 Thanks, Minu!! I think I found my new favorite quote, from the link Splint posted: ...You know, we have to take responsibility for us. You know I have never heard, 5:00 in morning my gym: Jack, this Jesus. I will work out for you today. You help you. You know, nobody -- anything -- if any -- if I ever get arthritis or rheumatism or cancer, or anything happens to me, I made it happen. I broke nature's law somewhere along the line. You think about this. I made it happen.
Itadaki Mouse Fitness Guru Posts: 813 Itadaki Mouse "Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that." -- said the White Queen to Alice in Through the Looking Glass	# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 22:09 Lalanne is consistent. He repeats that same message here: Everything you do in life, I don't care, good or bad--don't blame God, don't blame the devil, don't blame me, blame you. You control everything! The thoughts you think, the words you utter, the foods you eat, the exercise you do. Everything is controlled by you. It's worth reading the entire article.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 19 Aug 2008 09:13 Another bump for another of my heros who came to mind again today...
Apollo Lee traineo Regular Posts: 52 Apollo Lee Former cyclist. Quit cycling after getting hit by cars. Topped out on the scale at 196. Refocused, started CrossFit and lost 45 pounds in 20 weeks. Onward! Jul 27, 2007: 196 lb Sep 04, 2007: 186 lb Sep 30, 2007: 176 lb Oct 26, 2007: 166 lb Nov 27, 2007: 156 lb Dec 15, 2007: 151 lb Jan 01, 2008: 150 lb Jul 27, 2008: 150 lb	# Posted: 21 Aug 2008 17:03 His grand-nephew just opened a crossfit affiliate in San Francisco. http://lalannefitness.com/ It must run in the family. Jack was on hand doling out lots of advice and encouragement. He may be old, but he's still made of fire and steel.

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