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American bodybuilder and physical fitness expert Jack La Lanne, wearing a swimsuit, poses while photographer Russ Warner sets up a shot with his camera, 1953.

Fitness guru Jack LaLanne, 96, dies at California home

Read more about Jack LaLanne here and check out video of him doing his famous fingertip pushups here.

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Thank you, Jack, for the example and the inspiration!

    Reply#1 - Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:25 AM EST

    I remember the big deal he was when he swam to alcatraz at the age of 60. I better get in shape if I want to swim across the sacramento river.

      Reply#2 - Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:00 AM EST

      I am going to keep exercising until I die also. you can learn how to do this at

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